ASPECTS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY - Background information on measurement uncertainty based on the examp

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Number

2026/136
Issue date

23-04-2026
Expiration date

22-06-2026
Status

Finished

Description

This document provides information on terminology and general concepts in the determination of measurement uncertainties (MU). It focuses on application aspects based on the example of IEC TC 85 (Measuring equipment for electrical and electromagnetic quantities) and shows the opportunities and implications for further use of measurement uncertainties.

Measurement uncertainties are relevant for metrological compatibility and metrological traceability. Therefore, information on the role of measurement uncertainty in decisions or conformity assessments is given.

References to documents, standards and guidelines are made but only key results will be stated.

International reference number

IEC TR 63519:2025

Project type

Adoption