Instrumentation and control

Relative measurement error

Relative measurement error is a parameter of a measurement channel, sensor, controller, or actuator.

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δ = Δ / Xᵣ × 100%

What it means

Relative measurement error is a parameter of a measurement channel, sensor, controller, or actuator.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for instrument calibration and calculation of absolute or reduced error, hysteresis, and accuracy class.