Significant Figures Calculator

Count the significant figures in a number and round it to any number of significant figures.

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Rules for significant figures

  • All non-zero digits are significant (123 → 3).
  • Zeros between non-zero digits are significant (1005 → 4).
  • Leading zeros are not (0.0045 → 2).
  • Trailing zeros after a decimal point are (4.50 → 3).
  • Trailing zeros in a whole number without a decimal point are ambiguous (1200 → 2, 3 or 4).

Example: 0.004050 has 4 significant figures (4, 0, 5, 0).

Frequently asked questions

How many sig figs in 100?

One, unless a decimal point is written (100. has three).

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