Tolerances · ISO 286

ISO 286 Single-size Tolerance Calculator

Calculate limit deviations, tolerance width, and minimum and maximum size for one ISO 286 hole or shaft tolerance class.

IT01–18
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Enter single size

ISO 286 · over 0 up to 500 mm · reference temperature 20 °C

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Tolerance result

Specify one size clearly

What this calculator does

From nominal size and one tolerance class, it returns lower/upper deviations, tolerance width, and limit sizes.

The single-size calculator helps interpret and define a tolerance zone. It deliberately does not decide which mating part provides the required function.

Typical tasks
  • Limit sizes for inspection
  • Review drawing callouts
  • Compare hole and shaft specifications
Design notes and follow-up standards

Check before release

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Upper- or lowercase

Uppercase letters identify internal sizes; lowercase letters identify external sizes.

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Measurement principle

A two-point diameter does not fully describe form deviation.

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Assess the fit separately

Combine both tolerance zones whenever clearance or interference matters.

Useful follow-up standards

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ISO 14405-1

Defines unambiguous specification and interpretation of linear sizes.

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ISO 8015

Fundamental GPS rules and independence of requirements.

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ISO 1101

Adds the geometrical tolerances required beyond size.