Number - Significant (Figures|Digits|Bits)
Table of Contents
1 - About
A significant digit is a digit that can't be removed from the number without modifying its value.
2 - Articles Related
3 - Definition
3.1 - Most
The most significant digit is the left-most nonzero digit
3.2 - Least
The least significant digit is the right-most known digit.
3.3 - Total
The total number of significant digit is the total number of digit
4 - Precision
Precision | Rounded to significant figures | Rounded to decimal places |
6 | 12.3450 | 12.345000 |
5 | 12.345 | 12.34500 |
4 | 12.35 | 12.3450 |
3 | 12.3 | 12.345 |
2 | 12 | 12.35 |
1 | 10 | 12.3 |
0 | N/A | 12 |