Measurement

Standards in measurement and metrology are key to ensuring consistency in both measurement instruments and manufacturing processes. This industry sector area contains in-depth information on some of the standards relevant to measurement and metrology.

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BS 8888:2008
Technical product specification. Specification


BS 8888:2008 brings together, in one easy-to-follow document, all international standards needed to prepare technical product specifications (TPS), in accordance with geometrical product specification principles.

BS 8888 helps you to better use the ISO system of product specification.

BS 8888 covers more than just engineering drawing - it covers all aspects of technical product specification, including, for instance, the use of 3D CAD models to define component geometry.  

standard coverBS 350:2004
Conversion factors for units
standard coverBS 939:2007
Engineers' squares (including cylindrical and block squares). Specification
standard cover BS EN ISO 463:2006
Geometrical product specifications (GPS). Dimensional measuring equipment. Design and metrological characteristics of mechanical dial gauges
standard cover BS 907:2008
Specification for dial gauges for linear measurement
standard cover BS 870:2008
 Specification for external micrometers
standard cover BS 1685:2008
 Bevel protractors (mechanical and optical). Requirements and test methods
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