ISO 2768-1 Linear Dimensions Tolerance Table

General tolerances for linear dimensions (ISO 2768-1)

General tolerances for linear dimensions according to ISO 2768-1:1989. The tolerances in the tables below apply to parts produced by metal removal or formed from sheet metal.

ISO 2768-1 only applies to those linear dimensions (for example external sizes, internal sizes, step sizes, diameters, radii, distances, external radii and chamfer heights for broken edges) which do not have an individual tolerance indicated on the drawing.

When general tolerances in accordance with ISO 2768-1 shall apply, the drawing should be marked in or near the title block with the notation ISO 2768 followed by the tolerance class, for example ISO 2768-m. Here:

  • f – fine
  • m – medium
  • c – coarse
  • v – very coarse

Permissible deviations for linear dimensions

Permissible deviations for basic size ranges – linear dimensions (ISO 2768-1)
Designation 0.5 Note 1 up to 3 over 3 up to 6 over 6 up to 30 over 30 up to 120 over 120 up to 400 over 400 up to 1000 over 1000 up to 2000 over 2000 up to 4000
f ±0.05 ±0.05 ±0.1 ±0.15 ±0.2 ±0.3 ±0.5 -
m ±0.1 ±0.1 ±0.2 ±0.3 ±0.5 ±0.8 ±1.2 ±2
c ±0.2 ±0.3 ±0.5 ±0.8 ±1.2 ±2 ±3 ±4
v - ±0.5 ±1 ±1.5 ±2.5 ±4 ±6 ±8

Designation: f – fine, m – medium, c – coarse, v – very coarse

Note: Values are in millimetres.

Permissible deviations for linear dimensions except for broken edges (ISO 2768-1:1989)

Permissible deviations for broken edges, external radii and chamfer heights

Permissible deviations for basic size ranges – broken edges, external radii and chamfer heights
Designation 0.5 Note 1 up to 3 over 3 up to 6 over 6
f ±0.2 ±0.5 ±1
m
c ±0.4 ±1 ±2
v

Designation: f – fine, m – medium, c – coarse, v – very coarse

Note: Values are in millimetres.

Note 1: For nominal sizes below 0.5 mm, the deviations shall be indicated adjacent to the relevant nominal size(s).

Supplements

Reference

  • ISO 2768-1:1989 – General tolerances – Part 1: Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications.