ASTM E29 - 13(2019)
Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications
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Abstract
This practice is intended to assist the various technical committees in the use of uniform methods of indicating the number of digits which are to be considered significant in specification limits, for example, specified maximum values and specified minimum values. Its aim is to outline methods which should aid in clarifying the intended meaning of specification limits with which observed values or calculated test results are compared in determining conformance with specifications. Two commonly accepted methods of rounding data, identified as the absolute method and the rounding method are described. The guidelines for retaining significant figures in calculation and reporting of test results are presented in details.
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1. Scope
1.1 This practice is intended to assist the various technical committees in the use of uniform methods of indicating the number of digits which are to be considered significant in specification limits, for example, specified maximum values and specified minimum values. Its aim is to outline methods which should aid in clarifying the intended meaning of specification limits with which observed values or calculated test results are compared in determining conformance with specifications.
1.2 This practice is intended to be used in determining conformance with specifications when the applicable ASTM specifications or standards make direct reference to this practice.
1.3 Reference to this practice is valid only when a choice of method has been indicated, that is, either absolute method or rounding method.
1.4 The system of units for this practice is not specified. Dimensional quantities in the practice are presented only as illustrations of calculation methods. The examples are not binding on products or test methods treated.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E456 Terminology Relating to Quality and Statistics
E2282 Guide for Defining the Test Result of a Test Method
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 17.020 (Metrology and measurement in general); 19.020 (Test conditions and procedures in general)
UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code
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DOI: 10.1520/E0029-13R19
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ASTM E29-13(2019), Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance with Specifications, ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2019, www.astm.org
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