THE NUMBERS, EXPLAINED
How to use this calculator.
Dimensions must share measurement positions and conventions; the same inclusive tolerance applies to every location.
Start with your inputs
Enter advertised dimensions (cm), measured dimensions (cm), allowed absolute error (cm). Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Advertised dimensions (cm) | 50,70 |
| Measured dimensions (cm) | 51,68 |
| Allowed absolute error (cm) | 1 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, measured minus listed (cm) is 1, -2. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Measured minus listed (cm) | 1, -2 |
| Locations outside tolerance | 1 |
How this is calculated
Measured minus listed (cm)
Subtract advertised measurement from actual measurement at each location.
Locations outside tolerance
Count absolute discrepancies greater than the allowed error.
Symbols and units
- a
- Advertised dimensions (cm)
- b
- Measured dimensions (cm)
- c
- Allowed absolute error (cm)
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Assumptions and limits
Dimensions must share measurement positions and conventions; the same inclusive tolerance applies to every location.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Measured minus listed (cm); Locations outside tolerance. The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: Dimensions must share measurement positions and conventions; the same inclusive tolerance applies to every location.
Are my inputs stored or sent to AI?
Calculations on this page happen in your browser. The separate AI question finder sends its submitted conversation to OpenAI; these calculator fields are not sent. Favourites and recent tool names are stored locally. A shared link contains the inputs you choose to include.
Further reading
OpenStax: Solve proportions and their applications ↗
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Review status
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