En 13373-2020

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13373
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2020
ICS 91.100.15 Supersedes EN 13373:2003
English Version
Natural stone test methods - Determination of geometric

characteristics on units
Méthodes d'essai pour pierres naturelles - Prüfverfahren für Naturstein - Bestimmung
Détermination des dimensions et autres geometrischer Merkmale von Gesteinen
caractéristiques géométriques
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EN 13373:2020 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword....................................................................................................................................................... 4
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 5
4 Measurement of the dimensions of squared rough blocks .............................................................. 5
4.1 Measurement of the gross dimensions of squared rough blocks .................................................. 5
4.1.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
4.1.2 Apparatus........................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1.3 Measurement procedure .............................................................................................................................. 5
4.1.4 Expression of the results .............................................................................................................................. 6
4.2 Measurement of net dimensions of rough blocks ............................................................................... 6
4.2.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
4.2.2 Apparatus........................................................................................................................................................... 6
5 Measurement of the dimensions of rough slabs .................................................................................. 7
5.1 Measurement of the gross in-plane dimensions of rough slabs ..................................................... 7
5.1.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.1.2 Apparatus........................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.2 Measurement of the net in-plane dimensions of rough slabs ......................................................... 8
5.2.1 Principle ............................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.2.2 Apparatus........................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Measurement of the thickness of a rough slab ..................................................................................... 9
5.4 Measurement of the flatness of a rough slab......................................................................................... 9
6 Measurement of the dimensions and measurement of other geometric
characteristics of finished products with sawn edges .................................................................... 10
6.1 Principle .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
6.2 Apparatus........................................................................................................................................................ 10
6.3 Measurement of in-plane dimensions of finished products with sawn edges ....................... 10
6.3.1 Measurement procedure ........................................................................................................................... 10
6.3.2 Expression of the results ........................................................................................................................... 11
6.4 Measurement of the thickness and surface irregularities of finished products with
sawn edges...................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.4.1 Measurement of the rough thickness ................................................................................................... 11
6.4.2 Expression of the results ........................................................................................................................... 12
6.4.3 Measurement of surface irregularities ................................................................................................ 12
6.4.4 Expression of results................................................................................................................................... 14
6.4.5 Measurement of the nominal thickness ............................................................................................... 14
6.5 Measurement of flatness ........................................................................................................................... 15
6.5.1 Measurement of the flatness for a regular surface finish .............................................................. 15
6.5.2 Measurement of the flatness for an irregular surface finish ........................................................ 19
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6.6 Measurement of the straightness of arrises ....................................................................................... 19

6.6.1 Principle ........................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.6.2 Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
6.6.4 Expression of the results ............................................................................................................................ 21
6.7 Measurement of the squareness of visible faces ............................................................................... 21
6.7.1 Principle ........................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.7.2 Angular measurement ................................................................................................................................ 21
6.7.3 Measurement in percentage ..................................................................................................................... 23
6.8 Measurement of the squareness of edges ............................................................................................ 25
6.8.1 Principle ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
6.8.2 Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
6.9 Measurement of the shape of non-rectangular elements .............................................................. 28
6.9.1 Principle ........................................................................................................................................................... 28
6.9.2 Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
7 Measurement of the dimensions and other geometric characteristics of finished
products with cleft / riven / hewn edges ............................................................................................. 31
7.1 Measurement of dimensions .................................................................................................................... 31
7.2 Measurement of thickness and surface irregularities .................................................................... 32
7.3 Measurement of undercut and overcut ................................................................................................ 32
7.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 32
7.3.2 Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
7.4 Measurement of the flatness .................................................................................................................... 33
7.5 Measurement of the straightness ........................................................................................................... 33
7.6 Measurement of the squareness of seen face ..................................................................................... 33
8 Measurement of the shape of non-rectangular elements .............................................................. 33
9 Measurement of the geometrical characteristics of fixing holes of slabs for cladding ....... 34
9.1 Principle ........................................................................................................................................................... 34
9.2 Depth of the hole ........................................................................................................................................... 34
9.2.1 Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................ 34
9.3 Position of the hole ...................................................................................................................................... 35
9.3.1 Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................ 35
9.4 Diameter of the hole .................................................................................................................................... 35
9.4.1 Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................ 35
9.5 Inclination of the hole ................................................................................................................................. 35
9.5.1 Apparatus ........................................................................................................................................................ 35
10 Test report ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 38
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European foreword
This document (EN 13373:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 246 “Natural
stones”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2020, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by July 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 13373:2003.
The significant changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below:
— figures have been revised;
— editorial changes have been made.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This document describes methods for verifying the geometric characteristics of products of natural stone
such as rough blocks, rough slabs, finished products for cladding, flooring, stairs and modular tiles and
paving units (slabs, setts and kerbs). These methods can be applied in the case of a dispute between two
parties, they are not compulsory for production control.
Other measuring equipment can be used as long as their precision can be demonstrated to be equal or
better than the ones mentioned here.
It is essential that all weighing, measuring and testing equipment are calibrated or retraceable to
measurement standards and regularly inspected according to documented procedures, frequencies and
criteria. It is important that the expression of the dimensional characteristics is in accordance with the
appropriate class of the measured product.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions

No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
4 Measurement of the dimensions of squared rough blocks

4.1 Measurement of the gross dimensions of squared rough blocks
4.1.1 Principle
Measurement of the dimensions of the smallest rectangular cuboid with straight edges that contains a
rough block.
4.1.2 Apparatus
— A rigid ruler of appropriate length graduated in 0,01 m.
4.1.3 Measurement procedure
The gross length xgross, the gross width ygross and the gross height zgross of the block are measured in
the following manner:
— Define the smallest cuboid that can encompass the rough block.
— Estimate by projection the gross dimensions of the block xgross, ygross and zgross (see Figure 1).
— Take measurements expressed in metres to the nearest 0,01 m at i places (minimum 3) for each
direction xi, yi, zi where visually the largest dimensions occur.
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Figure 1 — Measurement of the gross length xgross (or of the gross width ygross) of a face of a
rough block
4.1.4 Expression of the results
The average gross dimension is expressed for each direction to the nearest 0,01 m.
4.2 Measurement of net dimensions of rough blocks
4.2.1 Principle
Measurement of the dimensions of the largest rectangular cuboid with straight edges that can be
inscribed within a rough block.
4.2.2 Apparatus
— A rigid ruler of appropriate size graduated in 1 mm.
The net length xnet, the net width ynet and the net height znet of the block are measured in the following
manner:
— Define the largest cuboid that can still be inscribed within the rough block.
— Estimate and trace the net dimensions of the block xnet, ynet and znet (see Figure 2).
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direction xi, yi, zi where visually the smallest dimensions occur.
Figure 2 — Measurement of the net length xnet (or of the net width ynet) of a face of a rough
block
The average net dimension is expressed for each direction to the nearest 0,01 m.
5 Measurement of the dimensions of rough slabs

5.1 Measurement of the gross in-plane dimensions of rough slabs
5.1.1 Principle
Measurement of the dimensions of the smallest rectangle that contains a slab.

5.1.2 Apparatus
— A rigid ruler of appropriate size graduated in 0,001 m.
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The gross length xgross and the gross width zgross of the slab are measured in the following manner:
— Define the smallest rectangle that can encompass the rough slab.
— Estimate by projection the gross dimensions of the slab xgross and zgross (see Figure 3).
direction xi and zi where visually the largest dimensions occur.
Figure 3 — Measurement of the gross length xgross and gross width zgross of a rough slab
The average gross dimension is expressed for each direction to the nearest 0,01 m.
5.2 Measurement of the net in-plane dimensions of rough slabs
5.2.1 Principle
Measurement of the dimensions of the largest rectangle that can be inscribed within a slab.
5.2.2 Apparatus
— A rigid ruler of appropriate size graduated in 0,001 m.
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— The net length xnet and the net height znet of the slab are measured in the following manner:
— Define the largest rectangle that can still be inscribed within the rough slab.
— Estimate and trace the net dimensions of the slab xnet and znet (see Figure 4).
direction xi and zi where visually the smallest dimensions occur.
Figure 4 — Measurement of the net length Xnet and the net width Znet of a rough slab
The average net dimension is expressed for each direction to the nearest 0,01 m.
5.3 Measurement of the thickness of a rough slab
See 6.4 (Measurement of the thickness and surface irregularities of finished products with sawn edges)
or 7.2 (Measurement of thickness and surface irregularities).
5.4 Measurement of the flatness of a rough slab
See 6.5.
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6 Measurement of the dimensions and measurement of other geometric

characteristics of finished products with sawn edges
6.1 Principle
Measurement of the length, width and other dimension of rectangular elements with sawn edges.
6.2 Apparatus
— A measurement device with a measuring range of at least the largest dimension of the measured
element and with the precision given by Table 1.
Table 1 — Measurement precision of the device
Tolerance on the dimension being measured Measuring precision

mm mm
<1 0,1
≥ 1 and < 5 0,1
≥5 0,5
If the tolerance class of the dimension being measured is not known then the measuring precision of the
device shall be not more than 0,1 mm.
6.3 Measurement of in-plane dimensions of finished products with sawn edges
All the measurements shall be recorded according to Table 1. For the length and width, measurements
per visible face are taken according to Figure 5 and the following requirements:
— At least 1 measurement at the centre if dimension ≤ 70 mm
— At least 2 measurements (at 1/3 and 2/3) if dimension > 70 mm and ≤ 600 mm
— At least 3 measurements (see Figure 5) if dimension > 600 mm
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 measuring device as described in 6.2
L length of the element
Figure 5 — Measurement of the length of finished products at 3 points (for L > 600 mm)
The average dimension is expressed for each direction at 1 mm.

6.4 Measurement of the thickness and surface irregularities of finished products with
sawn edges
6.4.1 Measurement of the rough thickness
All the measurements shall be recorded according to Table 1. For each side, the thickness is measured
according to Figure 6 and the following requirements:
— At least 1 measurement at the centre if dimension ≤ 120 mm
— At least 2 measurements (at 1/3 and 2/3) if dimension > 120 and ≤ 600 mm
— At least 3 measurements (see Figure 6) if dimension > 600 mm
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Key
L length of the element (>600 mm in this example)
W width of the element (≤120 mm in this example)
Figure 6 — Measurement of the thickness of finished products at 1 point (for W ≤ 120 mm) and 3
points (for L > 600 mm)
The average thickness is expressed for each direction at 0,1 mm.

6.4.3 Measurement of surface irregularities
6.4.3.1 Principle
Measurement of surface irregularities for products with a textured surface finish (flame-textured, bush-
hammered, etc. and a sawn rear face). For products with a sawn surface finish or similar, measurement
of surface irregularities is not required.
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6.4.3.2 Apparatus
— A profile gauge (‘comb’) of appropriate size.
— A rigid ruler of appropriate size graduated in millimetres.
One or more suitable measuring devices satisfying the precision requirements of the measurements as
given in Table 2.
Table 2 — Precision of the measurements
Tolerance on the measured dimension Maximum measuring error

mm mm
<1 0,1
1 0,2
>1 0,5
If the tolerance class of the dimension being measured is not known then the maximum measuring error
of the measuring device shall be not more than 0,1 mm.
The device used for measuring the thickness of webs and shells shall have a jaw of at least 10 mm in
length.
6.4.3.3 Measurement procedure
Place the element to be measured on a reference surface. The textured surface is to be parallel to the
reference surface. If necessary, use appropriate wedge and verify with spirit level.
— Place the profile gauge support onto the spacing shims and press the fingers on the base.
— Measure the distance (measurement e) between the end of the blade and the gauge support to the
nearest 1 mm (see Figure 7).
— Place the profile on paper and record the gaps in the profile gauge.
For each direction, the surface irregularities are taken as follows:

— At least 1 measurement at the centre if the dimension ≤ 120 mm
— At least 2 measurements (at 1/3 and 2/3) if the dimension > 120
and ≤ 600 mm
— At least 3 measurements (see Figure 5) if the dimension > 600 mm
— Place the gauge on one of these areas and press all the blades on to the surface (see Figure 7).
— Remove the gauge and measure the difference between the highest and lowest points.
— Repeat the operation for the other direction.
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Key
1 profile gauge
2 element being measured
Figure 7 — Measurement of surface irregularities
6.4.4 Expression of results
The maximum surface irregularity is expressed to the nearest 1 mm.

6.4.5 Measurement of the nominal thickness
— The average rough measurement of the thickness of the element is taken according to the method
described in 6.4.1.
— The nominal thickness is calculated by subtracting the maximum depth of hollows, obtained with the
profile gauge according to 6.4.3, from the average rough thickness.
— For sawn surfaces, the nominal thickness is taken to be equal to the rough thickness.
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6.5 Measurement of flatness

6.5.1 Measurement of the flatness for a regular surface finish
6.5.1.1 Principle
Measurement of the deviation from flatness for elements with sawn edges and having a sawn, honed or
polished surface finish.
6.5.1.2 Apparatus
— A flat rigid metal ruler, perforated at 100 mm intervals in case of measurement with gauge (Figure 8),
having a length at least equal to that of the element to be measured. The diameter of the holes is
appropriate to the flat contact of the gauge.
— A couple of spacing shims of known and identical thickness placed at the corners of the area to be
measured.
— A gauge accurate to 0,1 mm with a flat contact.
Or
— A flat rigid metal ruler, having a length at least equal to that of the element to be measured.
— A couple of spacing shims of known and identical thickness placed at the corners of the area to be
measured.
— A set of thin shims accurate to 0,1 mm or a measurement wedge or any other appropriate device.
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Key
1 hole for the gauge
Figure 8 — Perforated flat ruler
Divide the textured surface of the element into segments which define the lines along which
measurements are to be made on the surface (see Figure 9):
— At least 2 measurement at the diagonals if the dimension ≤ 120 mm
— At least 4 measurements at the diagonals and medians if the dimension > 120 and ≤ 600 mm
— At least 6 measurements (see Figure 9) if the dimension > 600 mm
All the measurements shall be recorded to the nearest 0,1 m.
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Key
W width of the element
Figure 9 — Positions for measurement of deviation from flatness (at 6 points for L > 600 mm)
— Place the ruler, eventually on two spacing shims of known and identical thickness according to
Figure 9 in case of convex deviation.
— Place a set of thin shims (Figure 10) or the gauge (Figure 11) at the points of measurement.
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Key
1 thin shims to 0,1 mm
2 ruler
3 spacing shims of known identical thickness placed at the corners of the area to be measured
Figure 10 — Measurement of the deviation from flatness with thin shims
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Key
1 gauge to 0,1 mm
2 ruler
3 spacing shims of known identical thickness placed at the corners of the area to be measured
Figure 11 — Measurement of the deviation from flatness with gauge
6.5.1.4 Expression of the results
The maximum value is expressed for each direction at 0,1 mm.

6.5.2 Measurement of the flatness for an irregular surface finish
In the case of an element with a textured surface, the method described in 6.5.1.1 is followed, taking care
to use shims with sufficient width so as not to be between two peaks in the irregularities.
6.6 Measurement of the straightness of arrises
6.6.1 Principle
Measurement of the deviation from straightness of arrises.
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6.6.2 Apparatus
— A flat rigid metal straight edge, having a length at least equal to that of the arrises to be measured.
— A set of thin shims accurate to 0,1 mm or a measurement wedge (see Figure 12).
— A rigid ruler of appropriate size graduated in millimetres.
Figure 12 — Measurement wedge
— Place the metal straight edge on two shims of known thickness t, these being placed so as to be
adjacent to the edges along the arris (Figure 13).
— Place the spacing shims of known and identical thickness or measurement wedge according to
Figure 13 in case of convex deviation.
— Divide the length of the arris being assessed into intervals according to the length of the element.
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Key
2 arris being assessed
3 metal straight edge
4 graduated wedge or spacing shims
t1, t2, t3, t4 thicknesses along the arris
Figure 13 — Measurement of the straightness of arrisses at 4 points (for L > 120 mm and
≤ 600 mm)
The maximum value is expressed for each direction to the nearest 0,1 mm.
6.7 Measurement of the squareness of visible faces
6.7.1 Principle
In the plane of the face, measurement of the deviation (in millimetres, in percentage or in degrees) of
each angle formed by two adjacent edges from a right angle.
6.7.2 Angular measurement
6.7.2.1 Apparatus
— An angle gauge of length appropriate and calibrated to 0,1°.
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— The element to be checked is placed on a reference surface;
— an angle is measured to the nearest 1° (see Figure 14);
— the operation is repeated in the corner diagonally opposite.
Key
1 angle gauge
2 reference surface
3 digital angle read-out
Figure 14 — Angular measurement of the squareness of a face
The maximum value (angle) is expressed at 1°.
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6.7.3 Measurement in percentage
6.7.3.1 Apparatus
— A set-square with arms ≥ 600 mm long;
— a dial gauge accurate to 1/50 mm, with a flat contact;
— a rigid ruler of appropriate size graduated in millimetres.
The element to be checked is laid on two shims of known thickness placed on a reference surface;
— using a dial gauge the distance between the side of the element and the arm of the set square is
measured (in millimetres to the nearest 0,1 mm) at two points situated 20 mm from the ends to be
checked (Figures 15 and 16). The difference ∆L between the two measurements is calculated in
millimetres to the nearest 1 mm;
— the deviation of squareness as a percentage is given by ∆L/Lx100 to the nearest percent;
The operation is repeated in the corner diagonally opposite.
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Key
1 side of set-square
2 contact just touching axis of thickness
4 shims aligning the axis of the element with the gauge
5 reference surface
Figure 15 — Measurement in percentage of the squareness of a face with set-square and dial
gauge
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Key
L distance of measurement
1 dial gauge accurate to 1/50 mm
2 flat contact
3 set-square
Figure 16 — Measurement in percentage of the squareness of a face with set-square and dial
gauge
The maximum value of the squareness is expressed at 0,05 %.
6.8 Measurement of the squareness of edges

6.8.1 Principle
Measurement of the difference between the angle formed by the plane of the edge and the plane of the
seen face and a right angle for elements with sawn edges.
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6.8.2 Apparatus
— A set-square with arms ≥ 100 mm long.
— A set of thin shims accurate to 0,1 mm or a measurement wedge.
— A rigid ruler of appropriate size, graduated in millimetres.

6.8.3.1 Measurement procedure with set-square
The element to be measured is placed within the arms of the set square. Using the shims the distance
between the side of the element and the arm of the set square is measured (in millimetres to the nearest
0,1 mm) at two points situated 20 mm from the ends to be checked (Figure 17). The difference ΔL
between the two measurements is calculated and recorded. The distance L between the two points is
measured in millimetres to the nearest 1 mm.
Key
1 set-square
Figure 17 — Measurement of the squareness of edges (set-square)
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6.8.3.2 Measurement procedure with a reference surface and set-square
The element to be checked is placed on a reference surface.

Using the set of shims, the distance ΔL between the upper edge of the side and the arm of the set-square
is measured (in millimetres to the nearest 0,1 mm) for a distance L measured in millimetres to the nearest
1 mm (Figure 18).
Divide the textured facing surface of the element into several areas according to the surface of the element
(see Figure 19):
— At least 2 measurement if the dimension ≤ 120 mm
— At least 4 measurements if the dimension > 120 and ≤ 600 mm
— At least 6 measurements if the dimension > 600 mm
All measurements shall be recorded to the nearest 1 mm.
Key
1 set-square
2 reference surface
Figure 18 — Measurement of the squareness of edges (reference surface and set-square)
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Key
W width of the element
Figure 19 — Positions for measurement of squareness of edges at 12 points (for L and

W > 600 mm)
The average deviation of squareness is given to the nearest 1 mm.

6.9 Measurement of the shape of non-rectangular elements
6.9.1 Principle
The deviation between a control template and a non - rectangular element is measured.
The control template is made from a reference (template, drawing…) and is identical copy or its
complement (e.g. profile gauge).
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6.9.2 Apparatus
— A control template made from a rigid corrosion resistant material (e.g. in Poly Methyl Methacrylate
PMMA) which is dimensionally stable and designed with the reference template.
— Measurement device accurate to 0,05 mm with a measuring range at least equal to the size of the
element to be measured (up to 1 000 mm).
— A set of thin shims accurate to 0,1 mm.
— One or several measurement devices fulfilling the requirements of Table 1.
6.9.3.1 Method 1 indirect (for plane and incurved elements)
Trace a control template from a stone element.

Cut out the template in the projection. Measure the lengths on the template to the nearest 1 mm.
Compare the dimensions measured on the control template with those on the reference template.
The maximum deviation between the element and control template is given to the nearest 1 mm.
6.9.3.3 Method 2 direct (for massive straight elements e.g. kerbs)
The profile gauge (see Figure 20) is placed on the element, on spacing shims with thickness t if needed.
L1, L2 and h are measured by the difference on the profile gauge, taking into account the thickness of the
shims if needed. These dimensions are taken at approximatively 1 cm of each extremity of the kerb and
in the middle of the kerb. During these measurements, the irregularity of the profile is verified by
measuring the thicknesses t1, t2, t3, t4, t5 …
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Key
1 front surface
2 back surface
Figure 20 — Measurement of the shape for massive straight elements
L1, L2 and h are measured to the nearest 1 mm.

6.9.3.5 Method 3 direct (for massive curved elements)
— The lengths of the external and internal chords (Ce and Ci) are measured at the intersections between
the radius R and the planes of the inclined borders (see Figure 21).
— The lengths Ce/4, Ce/2 and 3Ce/4 are calculated.
— A metal straight edge (2) is placed on the curved face parallel to its interior face; if there is no interior
face the interior and exterior chord shall be aligned parallel to the metal straight edge. In all cases
the metal straight edge and both the interior and exterior chords shall be parallel. The central sagitta
is measured perpendicularly to the exterior chord at Ce/2 as the length between the exterior chord
and the upper ruler. Also the right and left sagitta (sr and sl) are measured perpendicularly to the
exterior chord at respectively Ce/4 and 3Ce/4.
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Key
R radius
Ci interior chord
Ce exterior chord
sl left sagitta
sc central sagitta
sr right sagitta
1 graduated ruler
2 metal straight edge
3 small graduated ruler
Figure 21 — Measurement of the shape of massive curved elements
Ci, Ce, sl, sc, sr are measured to the nearest 1 mm. The radius R is calculated and given in mm.
7 Measurement of the dimensions and other geometric characteristics of

finished products with cleft / riven / hewn edges
7.1 Measurement of dimensions
See 6.3.
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7.2 Measurement of thickness and surface irregularities
See 6.4.
7.3 Measurement of undercut and overcut
7.3.1 General
Measurement of the undercut and overcut between a vertical reference ruler and the cleft / riven/ hewn
edges of finished products.
7.3.2 Apparatus
— A reference surface to place the measured element on.
— Vertical ruler(s), placed perpendicularly to the reference plate, accurate to 1 mm with a measuring
range at least equal to the height of the element.
— Measurement device accurate to 0,1 mm or shims accurate to 0,1 mm with a measuring range at least
equal to the undercut to be measured.
The element to be checked is placed on a reference surface. Using the set of shims or another appropriate
measurement device, the undercut u and overcut o are measured (in millimetres to the nearest 0,1 mm)
for the height of the element measured in millimetres to the nearest 1 mm (see Figure 22).
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NOTE The reference length of the surface to be seen when in use.
Figure 22 — Measurement of the undercut and overcut
The maximum value of undercut and overcut is expressed to the nearest 1 mm.
7.4 Measurement of the flatness
See 6.5.1 for a regular surface finish.

See 6.5.2 for an irregular surface finish.
7.5 Measurement of the straightness
See 6.6.
7.6 Measurement of the squareness of seen face
See 6.7.
8 Measurement of the shape of non-rectangular elements

See 6.9.
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9 Measurement of the geometrical characteristics of fixing holes of slabs for

cladding
9.1 Principle
The depth, position, diameter and inclination of fixing holes of slabs for claddings are measured.
9.2 Depth of the hole
9.2.1 Apparatus
— A depth gauge accurate to 1/20 mm (Figure 23), the cylindrical end of which has a nominal diameter
not greater than the diameter of the hole.
After having taken care to clean the hole, the depth is measured to the nearest 0,5 mm.
Figure 23 — Measurement of the depth of a hole using depth gauge
The depth of the hole is expressed to the nearest 0,5 mm.
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9.3 Position of the hole

9.3.1 Apparatus
A sliding calliper gauge accurate to 1/20 mm with a measuring range at least equal to the size of the
element to be measured (up to 1 000 mm).
The distance from the axis of the hole to one or more edges, to a face or to another reference point is
measured to the nearest 0,5 mm.
The distance is expressed to the nearest 0,5 mm.

9.4 Diameter of the hole
9.4.1 Apparatus
— A cylindrical clearance gauge, the diameter of which is greater than the nominal diameter by 2 mm.
— A cylindrical clearance gauge, the diameter of which is less than the nominal diameter by 2 mm.
The clearance gauges shall be accurate to the nearest 0,2 mm.

— The larger diameter clearance gauge shall not enter the hole.
— The smaller diameter clearance gauge shall freely enter the hole.
The diameter is expressed to the nearest 0,2 mm.

9.5 Inclination of the hole
9.5.1 Apparatus
— A stud with a diameter less than that of the hole and a length such that once pushed into place the
stud will protrude by about 100 mm.
— A set-square with arms ≥ 100 mm long.
— A set of thin shims accurate to 0,1 mm or a measurement wedge.
The stud is inserted into the hole.

The set-square is placed on the element to be measured at the edge of the hole (Figure 24).
Using the set of shims the maximum distance ΔL between the stud and the arm of the set- square for a
distance L is measured (in millimetres to the nearest 0,1 mm) for a distance L (measured in millimetres
to the nearest 1 mm).
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Key
1 set-square
2 stud
Figure 24 — Measurement of the inclination of the hole
The deviation of the angle (in percent or in millimetres or degrees) is given to the nearest (percent or
millimetres or degrees).
10 Test report
The test report shall contain the following information:
a) a unique identification number of the report;
b) the number, title and date of issue of this European Standard;
c) the name and address of the test laboratory and the address where the test was carried out, if
different from the test laboratory;
d) the name and the address of the client;
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e) it is the responsibility of the client to supply the following information:
— the petrographic name of the stone,
— the commercial name of the stone,
— the country and region of extraction,
— the name of the supplier,
— the name of the person or organization which carried out the sampling;
f) the date of delivery of the sample;
g) the date of testing;
h) the number of elements in the sample;
i) the measurements performed;
j) the results of the measurements;
k) all deviations from the standard and their justification;
l) remarks.
The test report shall contain the signatures and roles of those responsible for the testing and the date of
issue of the report.
It shall also state that the report shall not be partially reproduced without the written consent of the test
laboratory.
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Bibliography
[1] EN 1467, Natural stone — Rough blocks — Requirements
[2] EN 1468, Natural stone — Rough slabs — Requirements
[3] EN 1469, Natural stone products — Slabs for cladding — Requirements
[4] EN 12057, Natural stone products — Modular tiles —Requirements
[5] EN 12058, Natural stone products — Slabs for floors and stairs — Requirements
[6] EN 12059, Natural stone products — Dimensional stone work — Requirements
[7] EN 1341, Slabs of natural stone for external paving — Requirements and test methods
[8] EN 1342, Setts of natural stone for external paving — Requirements and test methods
[9] EN 1343, Kerbs of natural stone for external paving — Requirements and test methods
[10] EN 771-6, Specification for masonry units — Part 6: Natural stone masonry units
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13373

ICS 91.100.15 Supersedes EN 13373:2003

Natural stone test methods - Determination of geometric

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 April 2019.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels

6.6 Measurement of the straightness of arrises ....................................................................................... 19

This document supersedes EN 13373:2003.

— figures have been revised;

— editorial changes have been made.

3 Terms and definitions

— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp

4 Measurement of the dimensions of squared rough blocks

— A rigid ruler of appropriate length graduated in 0,01 m.

4.1.3 Measurement procedure

4.1.4 Expression of the results

— A rigid ruler of appropriate size graduated in 1 mm.

4.2.3 Measurement procedure

4.2.4 Expression of the results

5 Measurement of the dimensions of rough slabs

Measurement of the dimensions of the smallest rectangle that contains a slab.

— A rigid ruler of appropriate size graduated in 0,001 m.

5.1.3 Measurement procedure

5.1.4 Expression of the results

— A rigid ruler of appropriate size graduated in 0,001 m.

5.2.3 Measurement procedure

5.2.4 Expression of the results

6 Measurement of the dimensions and measurement of other geometric

Table 1 — Measurement precision of the device

Tolerance on the dimension being measured Measuring precision

— At least 3 measurements (see Figure 5) if dimension > 600 mm

6.3.2 Expression of the results

The average dimension is expressed for each direction at 1 mm.

— At least 3 measurements (see Figure 6) if dimension > 600 mm

6.4.2 Expression of the results

The average thickness is expressed for each direction at 0,1 mm.

— A profile gauge (‘comb’) of appropriate size.

— A rigid ruler of appropriate size graduated in millimetres.

Tolerance on the measured dimension Maximum measuring error

For each direction, the surface irregularities are taken as follows:

— Repeat the operation for the other direction.

Figure 7 — Measurement of surface irregularities

6.4.4 Expression of results

The maximum surface irregularity is expressed to the nearest 1 mm.

6.5 Measurement of flatness

— A gauge accurate to 0,1 mm with a flat contact.

Figure 8 — Perforated flat ruler

6.5.1.3 Measurement procedure

— At least 6 measurements (see Figure 9) if the dimension > 600 mm

All the measurements shall be recorded to the nearest 0,1 m.

Figure 10 — Measurement of the deviation from flatness with thin shims

Figure 11 — Measurement of the deviation from flatness with gauge

6.5.1.4 Expression of the results

The maximum value is expressed for each direction at 0,1 mm.

Measurement of the deviation from straightness of arrises.

— A rigid ruler of appropriate size graduated in millimetres.

Figure 12 — Measurement wedge

6.6.3 Measurement procedure

6.6.4 Expression of the results

— An angle gauge of length appropriate and calibrated to 0,1°.

6.7.2.2 Measurement procedure

— The element to be checked is placed on a reference surface;

— an angle is measured to the nearest 1° (see Figure 14);