Temperature Measurement Standards

ASTM Thermometers
Name ASTM tank ASTM tank ASTM tank ASTM tank ASTM tank Angle-stem Tank thermometerb ASTM Thermometer 58F-80 97F-80 59F-80 98F-80 60F-80 Range -30F to +120F 0F to 120F 0F to180F 60F to180F 170F to 500F Suitable range 20F to 220F Length (inches) 12 12 12 12 12 12a 12 Graduation 1F 1F 1F 1F 2F 1F 1F Accuracy 0.5F 0.5F 0.5F 0.5F 1.0F 1.0F 0.5F

Note: Except for the angle-stem thermometer, all thermometers listed in this table are the total-immersion type.

Portable Electronic Thermometer Specifications

Minimum Graduation 0.1F 0.1C Accuracy 0.2F 0.5F 0.1C 0.3C Range of Required Accuracy 0 200F > 200F 0 100C > 100C

Note 1: The specifications in this table represent minimum acceptable accuracy for portable electronic thermometers used for custody transfer. Thermometers with better accuracy are available and may be specified by mutual agreement. Note 2: PETs shall be provided with displays that provide a resolution of 0.1C or 0.1F or better.