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Significant Figures Counter

Instantly count the significant figures in any number

How it works

  • ✓ All non-zero digits are significant
  • ✓ Zeros between non-zero digits are significant
  • ✓ Leading zeros are not significant
  • ✓ Trailing zeros after decimal are significant

Examples

  • 0.0050 → 2 sig figs
  • 123.45 → 5 sig figs
  • 1000 → 1 sig fig
  • 1000. → 4 sig figs