Significant Figures Calculator – Sig Fig
Enter a number or expression (e.g., 3.14 / 7.58 - 3.15). Set “Round to sig fig” to get a rounded value. Results update in real time.
🧮 Inputs
Supports +, −, ×, ÷, parentheses and scientific notation (e.g., 5.033e23).
Uses half-up (regular) rounding.
Tooltips explain each unit (hover options).
📤 Results
🔎 Sig figs –
🧷 Least significant digit –
Decimal notation: –
Scientific notation: –
E-notation: –
Rounded (to – sig fig): –
🧩 Step-by-step
📚 Reference rules & sources
Rule | Summary |
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Leading zeros | Zeros to the left of the first non-zero digit (for values < 1) are not significant. |
Captive zeros | Zeros between non-zero digits are significant. |
Trailing zeros (no decimal) | Trailing zeros in integers without a decimal point are placeholders, not significant. |
Trailing zeros (with decimal) | Trailing zeros in numbers with a decimal point are significant. |
Add/Subtract | Result is limited by the least precise decimal place among operands. |
Multiply/Divide | Result is limited by the fewest significant figures among operands. |