BRITISH STANDARD BS 308-2:

1985
Reprinted,
Confirmed incorporating
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September 1992 Amendments No. 1, 2

and 3

Engineering drawing
practice —
Part 2: Recommendations for
dimensioning and tolerancing of size

UDC 741.05:62:003.63
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Committees responsible for this

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British Standard

The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by the General

Mechanical Engineering Standards Committee (GME/-) to Technical
Committee GME/4 upon which the following bodies were represented:

Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers (Technical and Supervisory

Section)
British Internal Combustion Engine Manufacturers’ Association
British Paper and Board Industry Federation
British Railways Board
British Standards Society
British Telecommunications
Drawing Office Material Manufacturers’ and Dealers’ Association
Electricity Supply Industry in England and Wales
Electronic Engineering Association
Engineering Equipment and Materials Users’ Association
Federation of Manufacturers of Construction Equipment and Cranes
Gauge and Tool Makers’ Association
Institution of Electronic and Radio Engineers
Institution of Engineering Designers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Production Engineers
Ministry of Defence
Post Office
Society of British Aerospace Companies Limited
Telecommunication Engineering and Manufacturing Association
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of the General
Mechanical Engineering
Standards Committee was
published under the
authority of the Board of
BSI and comes into effect on
31 October

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First published September 1927

First revision December 1943
Amendments issued since publication
Second revision December 1953
Third revision November 1964
Amd. No. Date of issue Comments
Fourth revision October 1972
Fifth revision October 1985
6711 April 1991

The following BSI references 7157 September

relate to the work on this 1992
standard:
Committee reference GME/4
Draft for comment 83/70209 DC
8744 October 1995 Indicated by a sideline in the margin

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Contents
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Page
Committees responsible Inside front cover
Foreword iv
1 Scope 1
2 Definitions 1
3 Principles of dimensioning 1
4 Method of application (general conventions) 3
5 Arrangement of dimensions and application of values 7
6 Dimensioning methods 11
7 Methods of dimensioning common features 14
8 Toleranced dimensions 26
9 Interpretation of toleranced centre distances 29
10 Dimensioning and tolerancing of tapered features 29
11 Interpretations of limits of size for the control of form 37
12 Completeness of drawings in respect of tolerances 37
13 Machining and surface texture indication 38
14 Marking 43
Appendix A Aspects of engineering drawing practice
covered by British and international (ISO) standards 44
Index 45
Figure 1 — Application of dimensions to suit functional
requirements 2
Figure 2 — Effect of changing datum surfaces from those
determined by functional requirements 3
Figure 3 — Elements of dimensioning 4
Figure 4 — Projection lines from points of intersection 4
Figure 5 — Projection lines perpendicular to required
dimensions 5
Figure 6 — Projection lines oblique to feature 5
Figure 7 — Chord 6
Figure 8 — Arc 6
Figure 9 — Angles 6
Figure 10 — Dimensioning interrupted features 6
Figure 11 — Dimension lines on partial view of a
symmetrical part 6
Figure 12 — Dimensioning where space is restricted 7
Figure 13 — Dimensioning using oblique strokes
where space is restricted 7
Figure 14 — Use of letters and symbols with dimensions 8
Figure 15 — Orientation of linear dimensions 8
Figure 16 — Orientation of angular dimensions 9
Figure 17 — Position of dimensions 9
Figure 18 — Offset dimension 9
Figure 19 — Arrangement of dimensions to avoid congestion 10
Figure 20 — Use of an extension to a dimension line 10
Figure 21 — Dimension at end of leader line terminating
at a surface 10
Figure 22 — Dimensioning small features 10
Figure 23 — Larger dimensions placed outside smaller
dimensions 10

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Figure 24 — Indication of a feature not drawn to scale 10
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Figure 25 — Overall length added as an auxiliary dimension 10

Figure 26 — Application of auxiliary dimensions 11
Figure 27 — Dimensions repeated to avoid long and
intersecting leaders 11
Figure 28 — Notes and symbols used to avoid long and
intersecting leaders 11
Figure 29 — Parallel dimensioning 12
Figure 30 — Superimposed running dimension 12
Figure 31 — Chain dimensioning 12
Figure 32 — Combined dimensioning 13
Figure 33 — Dimensioning by coordinates 13
Figure 34 — Dimensioning by coordinates and a table 14
Figure 35 — Dimensions of diameters placed on the
most appropriate view for clarity 14
Figure 36 — Dimensions related to features by leader lines 15
Figure 37 — Dimensioning concentric diameters
on partial views 15
Figure 38 — Dimensioning circles 15
Figure 39 — Spherical diameters 16
Figure 40 — Dimensioning radii of arcs 16
Figure 41 — Locating inconveniently placed centres 16
Figure 42 — Indicating radii by other dimensions 16
Figure 43 — Spherical radius 17
Figure 44 — Dimensioning curved lines by means of radii 17
Figure 45 — Dimensioning of curved lines by means
of coordinates 18
Figure 46 — Dimensioning holes 18
Figure 47 — Dimensioning hole positions on a circle
by angular spacing 19
Figure 48 — Dimensioning hole positions by centre
distances or coordinates 19
Figure 49 — Dimensioning on curved surfaces 20
Figure 50 — Dimensioning of equally-spaced features 20
Figure 51 — Dimensioning of equally-spaced features
emphasising spacing 20
Figure 52 — Dimensioning of equally-spaced features on an arc 21
Figure 53 — Omission of dimensions where spacings
are self-evident 21
Figure 54 — Locating equally-spaced features by number required 21
Figure 55 — Dimensioning repeated features 22
Figure 56 — Chamfers at 45° 22
Figure 57 — Chamfers at angles other than 45° 22
Figure 58 — Dimensioning of countersinks 23
Figure 59 — Dimensioning of counterbores 23
Figure 60 — Dimensioning of spotfaces 23
Figure 61 — Dimensioning a special screw thread 24
Figure 62 — Dimensioning to end of full thread 24
Figure 63 — Dimensioning to end of full thread and
to limit of thread run-out 24
Figure 64 — Dimensioning threaded holes 25
Figure 65 — Dimensioning keyways 26
Figure 66 — Limits of size specified directly 26
Figure 67 — Specifying a size with limits of tolerance 27

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Figure 68 — Tolerancing angular dimensions 27
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Figure 69 — Interpretation of angular tolerances 28

Figure 70 — Examples of general tolerance notes 28
Figure 71 — Comparison of chain and parallel methods of
dimensioning using toleranced centre distances 31
Figure 72 — An interpretation of toleranced centre distances 31
Figure 73 — Dimensioning positions by toleranced centre distances 32
Figure 74 — Dimensions and symbol 32
Figure 75 — Tolerancing a tapered object by the basic taper
(or angle) method 32
Figure 76 — Tolerancing a tapered object by the basic taper
(or angle) method using a datum distance 33
Figure 77 — Tolerancing a tapered object by the basic taper
(or angle) method using a datum diameter 33
Figure 78 — Basic taper (or angle) method of tolerancing
gradual or slow internal tapers 34
Figure 79 — Basic taper (or angle) method of tolerancing
components where tapered features need clearance on assembly 34
Figure 80 — Basic taper (or angle) method of tolerancing
a fast taper 34
Figure 81 — Basic taper (or angle) method of tolerancing
mating tapers that determine longitudinal location 35
Figure 82 — Tolerancing tapered objects where the rate
of taper is more important than size or location 35
Figure 83 — Defining a taper by reference to a gauge 36
Figure 84 — Alternative methods of tolerancing a
tapered object where the location of a datum diameter
is more important than the taper 36
Figure 85 — Defining a taper by reference to its mating component 36
Figure 86 — Interpretation of limits of size with dependency
of size and form 38
Figure 87 — Interpretations using the principle of
independency for a cylindrical component which has
tolerances of size only given on the drawing 39
Figure 88 — Surface texture symbols 39
Figure 89 — Application of basic surface texture symbols 40
Figure 90 — Indication of allowable surface texture 40
Figure 91 — Application of surface texture values 40
Figure 92 — Application of surface texture values by
reference letters and listed values 41
Figure 93 — Machining not permitted 41
Figure 94 — Positions for specifying additional characteristics 41
Figure 95 — Supplementary surface texture characteristics
and finishes 42
Figure 96 — Indication of sampling length 42
Figure 97 — Direction of lay 42
Figure 98 — Method of identifying independency system
of tolerancing 43
Table 1 — Symbols for the direction of lay 43
Publications referred to 50

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Foreword
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This revision of BS 308-2 has been prepared under the direction of the General
Mechanical Engineering Standards Committee; it reflects the established
conventions and also takes account of both national and international
developments since the 1972 revision, which is now withdrawn.
The proven record of standards applied to engineering drawing now enables its
recognition as the graphical language of communication in engineering both
nationally and internationally. Drawings made to the accepted standards in one
country, when based on standards published by the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO), are understood and can be used around the world in
virtually all countries. With this in mind it was recognized and accepted to be
important as a policy for this revision that particular attention and care should
be paid to the quality of content of both text and figures to ensure their clarity and
ease of understanding.
The UK continues to participate actively in ISO Technical Committees on
technical drawing for the establishment of international published standards and
much of the contents of this standard reflects those agreements reached
internationally with which the UK has concurred. Some notes appear in this
standard to draw attention to occasional divergence of practice. Appendix A
provides information on aspects of engineering drawing practice covered by
British and international standards.
The recommendations of this standard have been established having regard to
the requirements of microfilming. Drawings prepared in accordance with this
standard should be suitable for microfilming and reduced-size reproduction
techniques.
During the course of this revision particular attention has been paid to
developments in computer aided machine draughting and it has been established
that such machines are currently capable of complying with this standard. Any
minor exceptions due to the limitations of a particular system would not be
expected to prejudice the understanding of a drawing otherwise claimed to
comply with this standard.
The 1972 revision was coincidentally undertaken during the main period of
transition of UK industry to the metric system and a limited recognition of the
imperial system of units was included but this has not been retained in the
present revision.
In the ISO committee for technical drawing it is the intention to unify, in one set
of standards, the practices and conventions of all disciplines using technical
drawings and their standards currently attempt to reflect that policy. In the UK
the traditional separations are maintained and it should be carefully noted that
BS 308 continues to provide recommendations for engineering drawings in the
manufacturing industries associated with mechanical, electrical, electronics,
hydraulics, pneumatics and nuclear engineering disciplines, as previously.
The requirements of the building, architectural, civil and structural engineering
and construction services industries continue to be covered by BS 1192. BS 308
does not cover special disciplines such as in naval architecture and aeronautical
lofting. There are standards published for some industries using BS 308 as a
basis but requiring additional recommendations and conventions particular to
the discipline. BS 4301, which gives recommendations for the preparation of
drawings for optical elements and systems, and BS 2774, which gives drawing
conventions for laboratory glassware, are examples.

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BS 5070, dealing with engineering diagram drawing practice, is a companion

standard to BS 308 and caters for the same industries, providing
recommendations on a wide variety of engineering diagrams. Commonly, as a
diagram can be called a “drawing” and a drawing can be called a “diagram”, it is
useful to summarize the difference in the scopes of these standards. BS 308 covers
what are commonly accepted to be drawings that define shape, size and form.
BS 5070 covers the drawing of diagrams that are normally associated with flow
of one sort or another and which relate components (usually indicated by symbols)
functionally one to another by the use of lines, but do not depict their shape, size
or form; neither do they in general indicate actual connections or locations.
For convenience of use, this revision of BS 308 follows the precedent established
in 1972 of publishing in three Parts.
This Part leads on from Part 1, which deals with general principles, and continues
the development of the drawing with the application of dimensions and tolerances
and other related information on size and finish. It also covers interpretations
and tolerancing principles.
The recommendations are generally in accordance with the following
international standards.
ISO 129-1985, Engineering drawing — Dimensioning.
ISO 406-1982, Technical drawings — Linear and angular
tolerancing — Indications on drawings.
ISO 1302-1978, Technical drawings — Method of indicating surface texture on
drawings.
BS 308-3 deals specifically with geometrical tolerancing.
Particular attention is drawn to the revision of the clause on interpretation of
limits of size (clause 9 of BS 308-2:1972). This now appears as clause 11 where,
together with a clarification of the traditional interpretation, a new tolerancing
concept has been introduced, in which specified dimensional and geometrical
requirements are met independently (see 11.3). This principle of independency,
as it is known, has been developed internationally and is the subject of ISO 8015
in the drafting of which the UK has collaborated. It is to be noted however that,
whereas ISO 8015 will essentially specify the new concept with only
concessionary reference to the commonly accepted relationship between
tolerances of size and form, the BSI drafting committee has deemed it necessary
that BS 308 presents both concepts with equal status.
Notes on the presentation of this standard
NOTE 1 The figures in this standard are independent and each is selected solely for its simplicity
and clarity to illustrate only the text to which it relates. They are not the only possible examples and
they are not intended as design examples or to be fully dimensioned working drawings but otherwise
are drawn according to the basic recommendations of this standard.
NOTE 2 Linear dimensions shown in the figures are in millimetres.
NOTE 3 Numerical values of dimensions and tolerances given in the figures throughout are
arbitrarily chosen to assist in illustrating the point under consideration; they are typical and are not
given as recommendations.
NOTE 4 In the illustrations to this standard, a convention is adopted of using capital letters for
notes that would appear as part of the drawing and lower case letters are used for notes explaining
the point under consideration in relation to the text.
NOTE 5 This standard recognizes both the first and third angle projection methods as having equal
status, see clause 7 of BS 308-1:1984, as does ISO 128-1982. The first angle projection method is that
normally used for British Standards and is thus used in this publication in the interests of uniformity
of presentation. The third angle method is only shown where it illustrates the relevant clause.
However, it should be understood that the alternative projection method, i.e. third angle projection,
could equally well have been used without prejudice to the principles established.
NOTE 6 Due to the limitations of size of the figures in this standard, the sizes of arrowheads may
not conform to the recommendations of 5.4 in BS 308-1:1984.

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This Part of BS 308 is being superseded by the adoption of European

implementations of international standards.
The following standard has been published as a British Standard.

European standard Subject Deleting action on

BS 308-2

BS EN ISO 3040a Cones Clause 10

a
Delayed

The following ISO standards are in the process of adoption, BS EN ISO 1660 has
passed the formal vote stage.

ISO standard Subject Deleting action on

BS 308-2

ISO 1302 Surface texture Clause 13

ISO 1660 Dimensioning and tolerancing of Clause 7.3
profiles
ISO 8015 Tolerancing principle and Clause 11
interpretation of limits of size for
control of form

Further ISO standards expected to be adopted include the following standards.

ISO standard Subject Deleting action on

BS 308-2

ISO 129 Dimensioning Clause 3, 4, 5, 6 7

ISO 406 Tolerancing, general Clause 8
ISO 10209-3 Dimensioning and tolerancing terms —

Because BS 308 does not conflict in its technical recommendations the

withdrawal of this Part of the standard is delayed until all the relevant ISO
standards have been adopted.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity

from legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, Pages i to vi,
pages 1 to 50, an inside back cover and a back cover.
This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had
amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on
the inside front cover.

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1 Scope 2.7
tolerance
This Part of BS 308 gives recommendations for the
general principles of dimensioning and tolerancing the total amount of variation permitted for the size
and the methods of applying dimensions and of a dimension, a positional relationship or the form
tolerances of size on all engineering drawings.1) of a profile or other design requirement
Recommendations are given for the application of 2.8
machining and surface texture instructions. datum
Guidance is given on the interpretation of limits of a theoretically exact geometric reference such as an
size and toleranced centre distances. axis, plane, straight line, etc., to which toleranced
NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard features are related
are listed on page 50.
2.9
2 Definitions actual local size
For the purposes of this Part of BS 308, the an actual two-point measurement of a dimensioned
following definitions apply. feature
2.1 3 Principles of dimensioning
feature
3.1 Application
an elemental part of an object, such as a plane, a
cylindrical surface, an axis, a profile. (For 3.1.1 All dimensions, tolerances and information
feature-of-size, see clause 11) necessary for the complete description and function
of an object should be expressed directly on a
2.2 drawing and appear once only. Any departure from
functional feature this principle should be limited to special cases and
a feature that is essential to the performance or be the subject of an explanatory note.
serviceability of the object of which it is a part. It 3.1.2 The dimensions should relate to the condition
may be a location feature (e.g. a spigot which serves in which the object, part or product is to be used and
to locate a component in an assembly) or a working include any specified surface treatment or finishing
surface (e.g. a bore of a bearing) other than painting or lacquering.
2.3 3.1.3 The drawing may define the item as ready for
dimension assembly or service, or as the product of a foundry,
a numerical value, expressed in appropriate units of forge, etc., supplied for further processing.
measurement, that defines a feature. Dimensions 3.1.4 Dimensions should be placed on that view or
may be accompanied by lines, symbols and notes so section which shows the relevant features most
that the features of an object will be completely clearly.
defined 3.1.5 Preferred sizes should be used wherever
2.4 practical, e.g. holes, thread forms and fastener sizes,
functional dimension pins and standard material sizes.
a dimension that is essential to the function of an 3.1.6 All linear dimensions should be expressed in
object or space (see Figure 1) the same unit, e.g. millimetres (unit symbol “mm”).
2.5 The unit symbol may be omitted provided the
non-functional dimension drawing carries a statement of the unit used.
When other units are required, the respective unit
a dimension that is not essential to the function of
symbol should be shown with the value.
an object or space (see Figure 1)
3.1.7 Dimensions should be expressed to the least
2.6
number of significant figures (e.g. 35 not 35.0).
auxiliary dimension
See clause 8 for the expression of toleranced
a dimension given for information only. It is shown dimensions.
within parentheses without tolerance and does not
govern the acceptance of a product (see 5.3.4)

1)
Civil and structural engineering and construction services drawings are excluded (see BS 1192). The special discipline aspects
of naval architecture and aeronautical lofting are not included.

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3.1.8 The decimal marker is a point which should be 3.3 Functional dimensioning
bold, given a full letter space and be placed on the 3.3.1 The functional dimensions should be
baseline. It is recommended that where there are expressed directly on the drawing (see Figure 1).
more than four figures to the right or left of the The application of this principle will result in the
decimal marker a full space should divide each selection of datum features on the basis of the
group of three figures counting from the position of function of the product and the method of locating it
the decimal marker, e.g. 12 500. in any assembly of which it may form a part. If any
NOTE In many countries, the comma is used as the decimal datum feature other than one based on the function
marker.
of the product is used, finer tolerances will be
3.1.9 Dimensions of less than unity should be necessary and products which would satisfy the
preceded by the cipher “0”, e.g. 0.25. functional requirements may be rejected because
3.1.10 Angular dimensions on engineering drawings they exceed these finer tolerances (see Figure 2).
should be expressed either in degrees, minutes and This recommendation does not preclude the
seconds or in degrees and decimals of a degree, for preparation of special drawings, wholly
example: dimensioned from a common datum point, to suit
22° 22.5° particular numerically controlled machining
22° 30′ 22.55° systems where it is known that the overall accuracy
of the system to be used will be adequate to ensure
22° 30′ 30″ 0.25° that the finer tolerances, arising from dimensioning
other than directly from functional datum features,
A full space should be left between the degrees
are met.
symbol and the minute figure, and between the
minute symbol and the seconds figure. Angular
dimensions expressed in degrees, minutes and
seconds but of less than unity should be preceded by
the cipher “0” and a degree and/or minute symbol as
appropriate, e.g. 0° 15′, 0° 0′ 30″.
NOTE The radian is the International System of Units (SI) unit
for angular measurement but is not normally used on
engineering drawings.
3.1.11 The practice of dual dimensioning
(e.g. millimetres and inches) is deprecated but, if it
is considered necessary to quote a conversion, the
dimension to which the part is to be made and
inspected should be shown first, with the conversion
shown in parentheses.
3.2 Limitations
3.2.1 No more dimensions should be given than are
necessary to describe the object, thus no feature
should be located by more than one toleranced
dimension in any one direction.
Exceptions may, however, be made in special cases
where it is necessary to give dimensions which
apply at intermediate stages of manufacture
(e.g. for the size of a feature before carburizing and
finishing to size).
3.2.2 Production processes or inspection methods
should not be specified unless they are essential to
ensure satisfactory functioning or
interchangeability.

Figure 1 — Application of dimensions to

suit functional requirements

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Description Drawing

a) Assembly drawing showing a given functional

requirement, namely the limits of height of the top
face of item 1 above the top face of item 3, with a
tolerance of 0.08 mm

b) Detail of head of item 1 showing given limits of

size, with a tolerance of 0.03 mm

c) Item 2 dimensioned from a functional datum

surface
NOTE One direct dimension with a tolerance of 0.05 mm is
needed to satisfy the condition shown in a). A nominal flange
thickness of 5 mm has been assumed. This value is
non-functional and can have any large tolerance.

d) Item 2 dimensioned from a non-functional datum

surface
NOTE Tolerances have had to be reduced; two dimensions with
tolerances of, say, 0.02 mm for the flange and 0.03 mm are now
needed to satisfy the condition shown in a).

NOTE Geometric requirements have been omitted for simplicity.

Figure 2 — Effect of changing datum surfaces from those determined by functional
requirements
3.3.2 The arrangement of non-functional 4.2 Projection lines and dimension lines
dimensions may be chosen to aid production or 4.2.1 The use of projection lines and dimension lines
inspection. is shown in Figure 3.
3.3.3 A dimension is not complete without a 4.2.2 Projection lines and dimension lines should
tolerance although the tolerance may not always normally be placed outside the outline of the view
appear with the dimension. and are thin continuous lines of type B, as defined in
Table 2 of BS 308-1:1984.
4 Method of application (general
4.2.3 Intersection of dimension lines and projection
conventions) lines should be avoided but, where intersection is
4.1 Terms for elements of dimensioning unavoidable, they are generally shown without a
The elements of dimensioning are shown break. Breaks are only introduced for clarity and
in Figure 3. then only in the projection lines.
NOTE In this context, outlines are never broken.

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4.2.4 Projection lines should start just clear of the 4.2.5 Where projection lines refer to points on
outline of the feature and should extend a little surfaces or to imaginary points of intersection, they
beyond the dimension line (see Figure 3)2) should touch or pass through the points, as shown in
Figure 4(a) and 4(b). To gain clarity, the points may
be emphasized by a small dot, as in Figure 4(b).

Figure 3 — Elements of dimensioning

Figure 4 — Projection lines from points of intersection

2)
ISO 129 does not show projection lines starting clear of the outline.

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4.2.6 Projection lines should normally be drawn

perpendicular to the dimension required
(see Figure 5).
In certain circumstances, for example on tapers,
better clarity is achieved by drawing the projection
lines obliquely (see Figure 6).

Figure 5 — Projection lines perpendicular

to required dimensions

Figure 6 — Projection lines oblique to feature

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4.2.7 Projection lines and dimension lines for 4.3 Terminations

chords, arcs and angles should be as shown in 4.3.1 Arrowheads and common origin circles are
Figure 7, Figure 83) and Figure 9, respectively. used as terminations on dimension lines. The use of
the common origin circle is described in 6.2 and 6.5.
The common origin circle should be not less
than 3 mm in diameter and is drawn as a type B line
(see Table 2 of BS 308-1:1984).
4.3.2 Arrowheads are drawn within the limits of the
dimension line where space is available
(see dimensions 12 mm and 14 mm in Figure 12).
Where space is limited, the methods used
Figure 7 — Chord in Figure 12 for dimensions 3 mm and 2 mm should
be adopted4).

Figure 8 — Arc

Figure 10 — Dimensioning interrupted

features

Figure 9 — Angles
4.2.8 Centre lines, extensions of centre lines and
projected continuations of outlines should never be
used as dimension lines. Dimension lines should
generally be placed with their terminations at
projection lines and not at outlines.
4.2.9 Dimension lines should be drawn unbroken
where the feature they refer to is shown interrupted
(see Figure 10).
Figure 11 — Dimension lines on partial view
4.2.10 When symmetrical parts are drawn partially,
of a symmetrical part
the portions of the dimension lines should extend a
short distance beyond the axis of symmetry and the
second terminations are omitted, as shown in
Figure 11.

3)
ISO 129 requires a small arc to be shown over the dimension.
4)
In some countries, and in ISO 129, the dimension line is continued through the space.

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5 Arrangement of dimensions and

application of values
5.1 Application of values
Dimensions should be shown on drawings in
characters of sufficient size to ensure complete
legibility on any copies as well as on the original
drawing. For details of minimum character height
see 6.3 of BS 308-1:1984.
5.2 Use of letters and symbols
Figure 12 — Dimensioning where space is The following letters and symbols should be used
restricted with dimensions to identity the shape of a
4.3.3 Oblique strokes may be substituted for dimensioned feature. The letter or symbol precedes
arrowheads where there are severe space the dimension. The letters and symbols should be as
limitations (see Figure 13). The oblique stroke is large as the associated numerals (see Figure 14).
drawn at an angle of 45° to the dimension line Ø diameter SØ spherical diameter
through its point of intersection with the projection
R radius SR spherical radius
line using a type B line (see Table 2 of
BS 308-1:1984). The stroke should be 3 mm to 8 mm squarea
long. a ISO 129 shows a square without an inscribed diagonal cross.
NOTE 1 The oblique through the diameter symbol should
approximate to 30° from the vertical as read.
NOTE 2 A general list of recommended abbreviations and
symbols is given in BS 308-1.

Figure 13 — Dimensioning using oblique strokes where space is restricted

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Figure 14 — Use of letters and symbols with dimensions

5.3 Arrangement of dimensions
5.3.1 General. Dimensions should be arranged so
that the direction of reading is from the bottom of
the drawing or from the right-hand side of the
drawing, as shown in Figure 15 and Figure 16.
Dimensions should preferably be placed outside the
zones shown hatched in Figure 15.

Figure 15 — Orientation of linear

dimensions

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Figure 18 — Offset dimension

5.3.2.3 When there are several parallel dimension
lines in proximity, the dimensions may be
staggered, as in Figure 19(a) and 19(b), to avoid
superimposing figures or having to follow a long
dimension line. In some cases, dimension lines may
be shortened, as in Figure 19(b).
5.3.2.4 Dimensions may be placed at the end of a
leader line, the opposite end of which terminates on
a dimension line or its extension, as in Figure 20, or
on a surface, as in Figure 21 (see also 7.1.2).
5.3.2.5 Where there is limited space for
dimensioning, the dimension should be placed
centrally or above, or in line with, the extension of
Figure 16 — Orientation of angular one of the dimension lines (see Figure 22).
dimensions
5.3.2.6 Larger dimensions should be placed outside
5.3.2 Placing of dimensions smaller dimensions, as in Figure 23.
5.3.2.1 Generally, dimensions should be placed near NOTE to 5.3.2. For superimposed dimensioning, see 6.2.2
the middle of, slightly above and clear of the and 6.5.1.
dimension line (see Figure 17). 5.3.3 Features not drawn to scale. Where it is
5.3.2.2 To avoid dimensions being crossed by other necessary to indicate that a feature is not drawn to
lines they may be placed closer to one termination scale, it should have its dimension underlined, as in
Figure 24.
(see Figure 18).

Figure 17 — Position of dimensions

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Figure 23 — Larger dimensions placed

outside smaller dimensions

Figure 24 — Indication of a feature not

Figure 19 — Arrangement of dimensions drawn to scale
to avoid congestion
5.3.4 Auxiliary dimensions. Where an overall
dimension is shown, one of the intermediate
dimensions would be redundant and therefore
would not be shown, as in Figure 23. Exceptions
may be made where redundant dimensions would
provide useful information; in these cases they
should be given as auxiliary dimensions. Where all
the intermediate dimensions are necessary, the
overall length can be given as an auxiliary
dimension (see 2.6 and Figure 25). A further
application is shown in Figure 26.
Figure 20 — Use of an extension to a
dimension line

Figure 25 — Overall length added as an

auxiliary dimension
Figure 21 — Dimension at end of leader line
terminating at a surface

Figure 22 — Dimensioning small features

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Figure 27 — Dimensions repeated to avoid

long and intersecting leaders

6 Dimensioning methods
6.1 General
Figure 26 — Application of auxiliary The arrangement of dimensions should clearly
dimensions indicate the design intent. Dimensions can be
arranged to be parallel to one another (see 6.2) or in
5.3.5 Repeated dimensions. The use of long or a chain (see 6.3), or a combination of both these
intersecting leaders should be avoided even if it methods can be used (see 6.4). In some
means repeating dimensions or notes. However, circumstances, a coordinate method may be
repetition of identical dimensions may be avoided by necessary (see 6.5).
the use of notes and/or letter symbols (see Figure 27
6.2 Parallel dimensioning
and Figure 28).
6.2.1 Parallel dimensioning consists of a number of
dimensions originating from a datum feature
(see Figure 29).

Figure 28 — Notes and symbols used to avoid long and intersecting leaders

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6.3 Chain dimensioning

Chains of dimensions (see Figure 31) should be used
only where the possible accumulation of tolerances
does not endanger the function of the part.
6.4 Combined dimensioning
This method uses chain dimensioning and parallel
dimensioning on the same drawing (see Figure 32).
(Refer also to 3.3.1 and 5.3.4.)

Figure 29 — Parallel dimensioning

6.2.2 Superimposed running dimensioning is
simplified parallel dimensioning and may be used
where there are space limitations. The common
origin is indicated as shown in Figure 30.
Dimensions may be placed near the arrowhead and
either:
a) above and clear of the dimension line Figure 31 — Chain dimensioning
(see Figure 30(a)); or
b) in line with the corresponding projection line
(see Figure 30(b)).

Figure 30 — Superimposed running dimensions

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Figure 32 — Combined dimensioning

Figure 33 — Dimensioning by coordinates

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Figure 34 — Dimensioning by coordinates and a table

6.5 Dimensioning by coordinates 7 Methods of dimensioning common
6.5.1 It may be advantageous to use superimposed features
running dimensioning in two directions at right 7.1 Diameters
angles. The common origin can be any suitable
datum feature (see Figure 33). 7.1.1 Dimensions of diameters should be placed on
the most appropriate view to ensure clarity, for
6.5.2 Instead of dimensioning as shown
example, on a longitudinal view in preference to an
in Figure 33, it may be appropriate and sufficient to
end view consisting of a number of concentric circles
tabulate dimensions (see Figure 34), although
(see Figure 35).
additional identification may be required when
several groups of holes (for example) need to be
separately identified.

Figure 35 — Dimensions of diameters placed on the most appropriate view for clarity

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Figure 37 — Dimensioning concentric

diameters on partial views
7.1.4 Circles should be dimensioned by one of the
methods shown in Figure 38.
Figure 36 — Dimensions related to features 7.1.5 The diameter of a spherical surface should be
by leader lines dimensioned as shown in Figure 39.

7.1.2 Where a projection line and dimension line 7.2 Radii

may otherwise intersect, the dimension lines may be 7.2.1 The dimension line for a radius should pass
omitted and the dimensions related to the features through, or be in line with, the centre of the circle of
by leader lines (see Figure 36). which the arc is a part. The dimension line should
7.1.3 Where the whole of the view is not shown, have one arrowhead only which touches the arc
concentric diameters may be dimensioned as shown (see Figure 40(a)).
in Figure 37. 7.2.2 Radii of arcs which do not need to have their
centres located are dimensioned as shown in
Figure 40(b).
7.2.3 Where the centre of an arc falls outside the
limits of the space available and yet needs to be
located, one of the methods shown in Figure 41
should be used. The portion of the dimension line
which touches the arc should be in line with the true
centre. The dimensions locating the centre are to be
underlined if out of scale.

Figure 38 — Dimensioning circles

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Figure 39 — Spherical diameters

Figure 40 — Dimensioning radii of arcs

Figure 42 — Indicating radii by other

dimensions
7.2.5 The radius of a spherical surface should be
dimensioned as shown in Figure 43.
7.3 Curved profiles
A curved profile composed of circular arcs should be
dimensioned by radii as shown in Figure 44.
Coordinates locating points on a curved profile, as
shown in Figure 45, should only be used when the
Figure 41 — Locating inconveniently profile is not composed of circular arcs.
placed centres Where the coordinates method is used, points on the
curved profile should be spaced close enough to each
7.2.4 Where the size of a radius is defined by other other to reduce to acceptable values possible
dimensions, it is indicated with a radius dimension deviations of the curve. The points may be located by
line and the symbol “R” without a value rectangular or polar coordinates and, where
(see Figure 42). convenient, may be given in tabular form (see 6.5).

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Figure 44 — Dimensioning curved lines by
Figure 43 — Spherical radius

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Figure 45 — Dimensioning of curved lines by means of coordinates

Figure 46 — Dimensioning holes

7.4 Size of holes 7.5 Positioning of holes
Typical methods of dimensioning holes are shown in The positions of holes should be dimensioned as
Figure 46. Methods of production (e.g. drill, punch, shown in Figure 47 for angular spacing around a
core, ream, etc.) are not specified except where they circle and as in Figure 48 for rectangular
are necessary to the function. The depth of a drilled coordinates or centre distances. The choice of
hole, when given in note form, refers to the depth of dimensioning method should be influenced
the cylindrical portion of the hole and not to the primarily by consideration of the design
point of the drill, unless otherwise specified. requirement rather than by a method of
NOTE Unless considered necessary, the word “hole” should be manufacture.
omitted for international understanding.

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Figure 47 — Dimensioning hole positions on a circle by angular spacing

Figure 48 — Dimensioning hole positions by centre distances or coordinates

7.6 Dimensioning on a curved surface
In dimensioning the spacing of holes and other
features on a curved surface, the surface on which
the dimensioned points are to be measured and
whether the dimensions are chordal or
circumferential should be indicated clearly
(see Figure 49).

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Figure 51 — Dimensioning of equally-spaced

features emphasising spacing
7.7.3 Spacing of holes and other features on an arc
may be dimensioned as shown in Figure 52.
Dimensions of the spacing may be omitted if the
spacing is self-evident, as in Figure 53.
7.7.4 Circular spacings may be dimensioned
indirectly by giving the number of the features, as
shown in Figure 54.
7.8 Repeated features
Where a number of features of the same size appear
on the same view, even if in different groups, the
Figure 49 — Dimensioning on curved number and the size of the features need be stated
surfaces once only, as in Figure 55.
7.7 Dimensioning of equally-spaced features 7.9 Chamfers, countersinks, counterbores and
7.7.1 Where equally-spaced features or regularly spotfaces
arranged features are involved, the methods in 7.7.2 7.9.1 Chamfers. The dimensions of 45° chamfers
to 7.7.4 may be adopted to simplify the should be specified by one of the methods shown in
dimensioning. Figure 56 and not by a note and leader. Chamfers at
7.7.2 Linear spacing may be dimensioned as shown angles other than at 45º should be dimensioned as
in Figure 50. If there is any possibility of confusion shown in Figure 57.
between the size of a space and the number of
spaces, one space should be dimensioned as shown
in Figure 51. The value defining the number of
spaces should precede that defining the size of each
space.

Figure 50 — Dimensioning of equally-spaced

features

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Figure 52 — Dimensioning of equally-spaced features on an arc

Figure 53 — Omission of dimensions where

spacings are self-evident

Figure 54 — Locating equally-spaced

features by number required

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Figure 55 — Dimensioning repeated features

Figure 56 — Chamfers at 45°

Figure 57 — Chamfers at angles other than 45°°

7.9.2 Countersinks and counterbores. Countersinks 7.9.3 Spotfaces. Spotfaces should be dimensioned as
should be dimensioned by one of the methods shown shown in Figure 60. The term “spotface” implies
in Figure 58. Counterbores should be dimensioned that the depth is the minimum necessary to provide
by one of the methods shown in Figure 59. Such a completely machined surface of the specified
notes as, for example, “Counterbore to suit diameter.
M6 CH HD screw” should not be used.

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7.10 Screw threads When specifying a special screw thread, the limits of
7.10.1 Designation. Screw threads should be size for the major, effective and minor diameters
specified by using the designations recommended in may be given, for example as shown in Figure 61.
the appropriate British Standards. 7.10.2 Undercuts. Undercuts should be dimensioned
in accordance with BS 1936.

Figure 58 — Dimensioning of countersinks

Figure 59 — Dimensioning of counterbores

Figure 60 — Dimensioning of spotfaces

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Figure 63 — Dimensioning to end of full

thread and to limit of thread run-out

Figure 61 — Dimensioning a special screw

thread
7.10.3 Length of thread (parallel threads). The
length of full thread5), or the distance to the end of
full thread, should be specified where necessary by
one of the methods shown in Figure 62 to Figure 64.
7.11 Keyways
Keyways in hubs and shafts should be dimensioned
by one of the methods shown in Figure 65
(see also BS 4235).

Figure 62 — Dimensioning to end of full

thread

5)
The end of full thread is the point at which the root ceases to be fully formed. The root diameter of an external thread is the
minor diameter and that of an internal thread the major diameter.

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Figure 65 — Dimensioning keyways

8 Toleranced dimensions a) Method A. In this method, both limits of size

are specified directly (see Figure 66). The larger
8.1 General
numerical value should be placed above the
All dimensions, except for auxiliary dimensions, are smaller and both limits should be given to the
subject to tolerances which may be applied either same number of decimal places.
directly to the dimension or indicated by means of a
general tolerance note or specified in associated
documentation. The tolerance defines the maximum
and minimum limits of size.
8.2 Tolerancing of linear dimensions
8.2.1 Methods available. One of the following two
methods should be used. There is no difference in Figure 66 — Limits of size specified directly
interpretation of these methods.

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b) Method B. In this method, a size is specified Where these limit symbols become numerous, the
with limits of tolerance above and below that size, values of the designations need not be indicated at
preferably equally disposed. Both limits of the dimension but may appear in tabulated form on
tolerance should be expressed to the same the drawing.
number of decimal places, except where one of 8.3 Tolerancing of angular dimensions
these limits is nil when it should be expressed by
the cipher “0”. 8.3.1 General. The recommendations for the
tolerancing of linear dimensions (see 8.2.1) are
It is not necessary, however, to give the nominal
equally applicable to angular dimensions
dimension to the same number of decimal places.
(see Figure 68) (see also 3.1.10).
As with method A, the limit of tolerance which
produces the larger numerical value of size
should be placed above that which produces the
smaller numerical value (see Figure 67).

Figure 67 — Specifying a size with limits of

tolerance
8.2.2 Limits and fits. Where fits taken from
BS 4500-1 and BS 4500-36) are used and it is desired
to give the appropriate designating symbols on
drawings, they may be expressed in the following
manner:
a) for shafts:
1) ø 30f7; or
Figure 68 — Tolerancing angular dimensions
2) ø 30f7  –0.020 ; or
– 0.041 8.3.2 Angular tolerances. An angular tolerance,
specified in angular units, controls only the general
3) ø 30f7  29.980 ; orientation of lines or line elements of surfaces but
 29.959
not their form deviations. For example, the general
b) for holes:
orientation of the line derived from the actual
1) ø 30H8; or surface is the orientation of the contacting line of
ideal geometrical form (see Figure 69). The
2) ø 30H8  +0.033 ; or maximum distance between the contacting line and
0
the actual line will be the least possible value
3) ø 30H8  30.033 . (see x in Figure 69). However, form deviations may
 30.000
be controlled by the following options:
a) individually indicated form tolerances;
b) general form tolerances.

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Figure 69 — Interpretation of angular tolerances

Figure 70 — Examples of general tolerance notes

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8.4 General tolerances 9.3 Use of toleranced centre distances

The use of general tolerance notes permits the Toleranced centre distances are suitable for
application of a common tolerance to many of the defining the distance between two features
features on the drawing. The examples in Figure 70 (e.g. for the position of a hole relative to a flat
illustrate the wide field of application of this system. surface or the distance between a pair of holes)
Alternatively, reference may be made on the particularly where the magnitude of the tolerance is
drawing to a standard such as BS 4500-3. different in two directions. Typical applications of
8.5 Single limits of size toleranced centre distances are shown in Figure 73.
NOTE Toleranced centre distances are normally checked
Where it is only necessary to specify one limit of size individually, i.e. from feature to feature. Therefore, where there
of a dimension (e.g. the minimum length of full are more than two features which need to be related together as
thread or the maximum radius that is permitted at a group, the use of positional tolerances should be considered
because they avoid accumulation of tolerances and enable the
a corner), the abbreviation “MIN” or “MAX” should requirements to be specified more precisely (see BS 308-3).
be used, for example:
30.5 MIN FULL THREAD 10 Dimensioning and tolerancing of
R 0.2 MAX tapered features
8.6 Cumulative effects of tolerances 10.1 Generated tapers
In cases where toleranced centre distances are used, 10.1.1 General. In this context a tapered feature is
it may be necessary to minimize the cumulative generated about an axis and is normally of circular
effects of the tolerances. Parallel dimensioning from conical form.
a common datum is one method of reducing this NOTE The principles for generated taper may be equally
accumulation. applied to regular even-sided polygonal pyramidal forms.
Figure 71 compares chain and parallel Subclauses 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 show three
dimensioning. It will be seen that, in this case, established methods of dimensioning where the
progressive dimensioning avoids the accumulation choice of dimensions given in 10.1.2 are used in
of tolerances in relation to the edge of the plate suitable combination.
although, incidentally, the pitch variation is not the 10.1.2 Dimensions. The size and form of tapered
same in both cases. features are indicated by suitable combinations of
the following dimensions:
9 Interpretation of toleranced centre a) a diameter at an end of the tapered feature;
distances b) the length of the tapered feature;
9.1 General c) the position and diameter at a selected
Tolerances on centre distances may be expressed by cross-sectional plane normal to the axis which is
any one of the methods described in 8.2. Except usually within the tapered feature, but may be
when otherwise indicated, the tolerances of centre outside;
distances are required to be observed regardless of d) the rate of taper or the included angle.
the actual finished size of the features concerned. NOTE The rate of taper is the ratio of the difference in the
diameter of two sections of a cone to the distance between them.
9.2 Coordinate tolerancing
Figure 74(a) illustrates all dimensions. No more
Where features are positioned in relation to than the minimum combination of dimensions
prepared plane surfaces, as in Figure 72, the necessary to specify the taper should be given.
accuracy of their positioning depends largely on the
10.1.3 Tolerancing. Although these tapered features
mutual accuracy of the plane surfaces. Such a
are not features-of-size as defined in clause 11, the
system of holes is in reality not a single group but a
interpretation of the tolerance zones indicated
number of separate holes each related to the two
in 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 will follow the principles
plane surfaces. The tolerance zones of position can
in 11.2.
be shown graphically as in Figure 72(b), if it is
assumed that the plane surfaces are at 90° to each There are three methods of specifying the required
other. However, if there is no guarantee of accuracy accuracy of tapered features:
between the plane surfaces, the nominal positions of a) the basic taper (or included angle) method,
the holes may not lie at the corners of a true square where the rate of taper is controlled solely by a
and it would be impossible to forecast whether or tolerance on size (see 10.3);
not there would be trouble-free assembly. In such
cases, it is recommended that true position
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b) the toleranced taper (or included angle) NOTE 2 For simplicity, the tolerance diagrams in
method where the rate of taper or angle is directly Figures 75(b), 76(b) and 77(b) show the minimum material
outlines symmetrically disposed with respect to the maximum
toleranced independently of the tolerance on size material outlines. In practice this will not be far from the truth,
(see 10.4); although there is, in fact, no minimum material limit of perfect
form. Within the maximum material outline any error of form
c) fitting to gauge or mating part (see 10.5). may be present, providing the feature is everywhere within its
10.1.4 Symbol indicating a generated taper. The maximum material limits of size.
symbol takes the form and proportions shown in 10.3.2 Figure 75(a) shows a tapered feature
Figure 74(b). It should be so orientated that both its dimensioned by a basic taper and with its size
axis (or reference line) and direction of taper relate specified by a toleranced dimension at one end. The
in parallel to the tapered feature. The size should be tolerance diagram in Figure 75(b) illustrates how
similar to that of the associated numerals and the tolerance of 0.05 mm applies at all
lettering. cross-sectional planes throughout the length of the
NOTE The reference line may be extended to connect with a tapered feature.
leader when appropriate. 10.3.3 Figure 76(a) shows a tapered feature
10.2 Flat tapers dimensioned by a basic taper and with its size
10.2.1 General. In this context a tapered feature is specified by a toleranced dimension at a plane
an inclined plane related to some base or datum located by a datum dimension7). The tolerance
surface and not having any relationship with an diagram in Figure 76(b) illustrates how the
axis. tolerance of 0.05 mm applies to all cross-sectional
planes throughout the length of the tapered feature.
10.2.2 Dimensions. The size and inclination of
tapered features are indicated by suitable
combinations of the following dimensions:
a) a height at an end of the tapered feature;
b) the length of the tapered feature;
c) the position and height of a cross-sectional
plane which is usually within the tapered
feature, but may be outside;
d) the rate of taper or angle of inclination with
respect to the base or datum surface.
NOTE The rate of taper is the ratio of the difference in
heights of two sections of a flat taper to the distance between
them.
Figure 74(c) illustrates all dimensions. No more
than the minimum dimensions necessary to specify
the taper should be given.
10.2.3 Tolerancing. Tolerancing follows customary
linear and angular practice.
10.3 The basic taper (or angle) method
10.3.1 The term “basic taper” or “basic angle” means
that the tolerance specified for the size of the feature
applies at all cross-sectional planes throughout its
length and so limits errors of form as well as errors
of size.
NOTE 1 It is not intended that the tolerance diagrams in
Figures 75(b), 76(b) and 77(b) should appear on detail drawings;
they are included here only to illustrate the interpretation.

7)
A datum dimension is a theoretically exact dimension which locates a datum point, line or plane at which a feature is required
to be within certain limits of size, or to which other features are dimensioned for position, etc; it is itself without tolerance and, to
indicate this, it is enclosed in a box (see also BS 308-3). It is also used to define a cross-sectional plane of a feature the location of
which may vary within specified limits.

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Figure 71 — Comparison of chain and parallel methods of dimensioning using toleranced

centre distances

Figure 72 — An interpretation of toleranced centre distances

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Figure 73 — Dimensioning positions by toleranced centre distances

Figure 74 — Dimensions and symbol

Figure 75 — Tolerancing a tapered object by the basic taper (or angle) method

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Figure 76 — Tolerancing a tapered object by the basic taper (or angle) method using a
datum distance

Figure 77 — Tolerancing a tapered object by the basic taper (or angle) method using a
datum diameter
10.3.4 Figure 77(a) illustrates the use of a basic Where the method of dimensioning shown in
taper in conjunction with a datum dimension that Figures 76(a) and 77(a) is used, either the diameter
defines a cross-sectional plane that is required to be or the distance will be a datum dimension. If both
located within specified limits in relation to the left were directly toleranced, the tolerances would be
end of the piece. Figure 77(b) gives the tolerance cumulative in their effect on the location of the
diagram that results from the application of conical surface in relation to the end datum face.
the 0.1 mm tolerance to the location of all 10.3.6 The basic taper (or angle) method using a
cross-sectional planes throughout the length of the datum distance, as shown in Figure 76, is
tapered feature. particularly suitable for slow tapers (see Figure 78)
10.3.5 The tolerance diagrams in Figures 76(b) and for the dimensioning of cones that need
and 77(b) show that the nature of the control of size, clearance on assembly (see Figure 79).
form and location is the same whenever a basic
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Figure 78 — Basic taper (or angle) method of Figure 80 — Basic taper (or angle) method
tolerancing gradual or slow internal tapers of tolerancing a fast taper

Figure 79 — Basic taper (or angle) method of tolerancing components where tapered
features need clearance on assembly

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10.3.7 Fast tapers and tapers that determine 10.5 Fitting to gauge or mating part
longitudinal location should be dimensioned using a Where it is necessary to specify that a tapered
datum diameter, as shown in Figure 80 and surface is to fit a gauge, or another component, notes
Figure 81. such as those shown in Figure 83 to Figure 85 may
10.4 The toleranced taper (or angle) method be used.
In this method, a tolerance is applied directly to the
rate of taper (or the included angle) independently
of the tolerance which is specified for the size of the
feature. Therefore, the tolerance of size applies only
at the plane at which the dimension is shown on the
drawing and not at every cross-sectional plane as is
the case with the basic taper (or angle) method. The
toleranced taper method is used where the variation
of taper (or angle) permitted by the basic taper (or
angle) method would be unacceptable
(see Figure 82).

Figure 81 — Basic taper (or angle) method of tolerancing mating tapers that determine
longitudinal location

Figure 82 — Tolerancing tapered objects where the rate of taper is more important than
size or location

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Figure 83 — Defining a taper by reference

to a gauge

Figure 84 — Alternative methods of tolerancing a tapered object where the

location of a datum diameter is more important than the taper

Figure 85 — Defining a taper by reference to its mating component

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11 Interpretations of limits of size for 11.2.2 If the limits of size for the feature-of-size
the control of form would permit form deviations large enough to be
functionally unacceptable as the feature-of-size
11.1 General approaches its least material limit size, then these
The limits of size of an individual feature-of-size deviations may be controlled by specifying
may be interpreted in one of two ways, as follows: appropriate form tolerances (see BS 308-3). Such
a) with dependency of size and form, where the form tolerances will be maximum limiting values.
limits of size are intended to exercise control over They will reduce as the feature-of-size approaches
the form of the feature-of-size as well as its size its maximum material limit of size, to avoid any
(see 11.2); or part of the finished surfaces of the feature-of-size
crossing the maximum material limit of perfect
b) with independency of size and form, where form, but for interpretation of a specified
the limits of size are intended to exercise control straightness tolerance at maximum material
over the size of the feature-of-size only and not to
condition, see 20.2.2 of BS 308-3:1990.
exercise any control over its form (see 11.3).
11.3 Limits of size with independency of size
In both cases an individual feature-of-size is defined
and form
as one cylindrical or spherical surface or a set of two
plane parallel surfaces, each feature-of-size being 11.3.1 General. With independency of size and form,
defined by a linear dimension. the limits of size control only the actual local sizes
In neither case do the limits of size control the (two-point measurements) of a feature-of-size but
orientation or location relationship between not its form deviations (for example circularity and
individual features-of-size. If such relationships are straightness deviations of a cylindrical feature or
functionally important they have to be controlled flatness deviations of two plane parallel surfaces).
separately by specifying geometrical tolerances. For Form deviations are to be controlled by indicating
example, a cube consists of three individual one or more of the following:
features-of-size each composed of a set of two plane a) individual form tolerances;
parallel surfaces. The perpendicularity of those b) general form tolerances;
individual features-of-size is not controlled by their
size tolerances and therefore if the function requires c) the envelope requirement (see BS 308-3).
a perpendicularity tolerance it should be specified. 11.3.2 Principle of independency. Each specified
NOTE Where the independency system is used, reference dimensional and geometrical requirement on a
should be made to clause 14. drawing is met independently, unless a particular
11.2 Limits of size with dependency of size and relationship is specified. Therefore, where no
form relationship is specified, the geometrical tolerance
applies regardless of feature size and the two
11.2.1 Where the feature-of-size is defined by limits requirements are treated as unrelated
of size only, the maximum material limit of size (see Figure 87). Consequently, if a particular
(i.e. the high limit of size of an external feature or relationship of:
the low limit of size of an internal feature) defines
the boundary or envelope of perfect form for the a) size and form; or
relevant surfaces. If an individual feature-of-size is b) size and location; or
everywhere on its maximum material limit of size, it c) size and orientation
should be perfect in form.
is required, it has to be specified on the drawing.
If the individual feature-of-size is not on its
maximum material size, errors of form are 12 Completeness of drawing in respect
permissible provided no part of the finished surfaces of tolerances
crosses the maximum material boundary or
envelope of perfect form and the feature-of-size is The drawing should specify such dimensional and
everywhere in accordance with its specified limits of geometrical tolerances as necessary to control the
size (see Figure 86). part completely for its function. The required
tolerances, depending on which of the tolerancing
systems has been adopted (see also clause 14),
should be specified by:
a) separate indication on the drawing;
b) reference to general tolerances noted on the
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c) reference to a standard containing general

tolerances;
d) reference to other related documents.

13 Machining and surface texture

indication
13.1 General
Symbols are used to indicate machining and surface
texture requirements and surface texture values are
added as required. A method for the assessment of
surface texture is given in BS 1134-1 and
BS 1134-2. Particular machining processes should
not normally be specified other than on process
drawings, except in the special circumstances
described in 13.4.2.2.
Where surfaces are to be given a final treatment
such as plating or chemical processing, the surface
texture values should apply after such treatment,
unless otherwise specified. If it is necessary to
define surface textures both before and after
treatment, either this should be clearly explained in
a suitable note or the method given in 13.4.2.2 and
Figure 95(b) should be followed.
13.2 Symbols indicating surface texture
The basic symbol is a tick consisting of two legs of
unequal length each inclined at approximately 60°
to the line representing the surface, as shown in
Figure 88(a). This symbol alone has no meaning,
except as in 13.4.1.3.
If the removal of material by machining is required,
a bar is added to the basic symbol, as shown in
Figure 88(b).
If the removal of material is not permitted, a circle
is added to the basic symbol, as shown in
Figure 88(c). This symbol may also be used on a
drawing relating to a production process to indicate
that a surface is to be left in the state resulting from
a preceding manufacturing process, whether that
state was achieved by removal of material or
otherwise. In this case, none of the indications given
in 13.4 are added to the symbol. Figure 86 — Interpretation of limits of size
with dependency of size and form
The line thickness should be the same as that used
for dimensions and lettering.

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Figure 88 — Surface texture symbols

13.3 Application of symbols
Machining and surface texture symbols should
normally be shown once on each surface. It is
desirable that they be placed on the same view as
the dimensions which give the size or location of the
surfaces concerned. Where space is restricted the
symbols may be shown adjacent to the dimension on
an extension to the dimension line, on a leader line
or projection line, as may be appropriate. In each
case, the symbol should be positioned normal to the
line on which it is located. Values added to symbols
should be arranged so that the direction of reading
is from the bottom of the drawing or from the
right-hand side of the drawing (see Figure 89(a)).
The symbol or the arrow may point from outside the
material of the piece, either to the line representing
the surface or to an extension of it (see Figure 89(b)).
13.4 Indications added to the symbols
13.4.1 Indication of allowable surface texture
13.4.1.1 The value or values defining the principal
criterion of texture (Ra roughness values
(see BS 1134-1 and BS 1134-2)) are added to the
symbols in the positions marked “a” in Figure 90.
When only one value is specified, it represents the
Figure 87 — Interpretations using the maximum permissible value of surface roughness.
principle of independency for a cylindrical
NOTE An Ra maximum value of surface roughness (texture) is
component which has tolerances of size an average instrumental value.
only given on the drawing
If it is necessary to impose maximum and minimum
limits of the principal criterion of surface texture,
both values are shown, as in Figures 90(d)
and 91(b), with the maximum limit (position a1)
above the minimum limit (position a2).

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13.4.1.3 Where the same surface texture value

applies to a number of surfaces, the symbol and
value may be omitted and covered by a general note
as in Figure 91(b)8)

Figure 91 — Application of surface

texture values
Where more than one surface texture value applies,
it may be more convenient to indicate this by the use
of letters, provided that their meaning is clearly
defined as in Figure 92. Alternatively, in simple
cases where only one specified value is involved, the
symbols may be applied without the need for
Figure 89 — Application of basic surface identifying letters.
texture symbols
13.4.1.4 Where it is necessary to indicate a
particular maximum permissible texture and the
surface is not to be machined, this should be shown
by the symbol in Figure 93.
13.4.2 Indication of supplementary surface
texture characteristics
13.4.2.1 Where it is necessary to specify additional
special requirements concerning surface texture, a
line is added to the longer arm of the basic symbol
and the required characteristic is specified at
particular locations about the symbol, as shown in
Figure 94.
13.4.2.2 Where it is required that the final texture
be produced by one particular production method,
e.g. milling, grinding, lapping, honing, etc, this is
indicated over the extension line, as shown in
Figure 90 — Indication of allowable surface Figure 95(a) and 95(c). Requirements for surface
texture treatment and coatings are also indicated in this
13.4.1.2 Where all the surfaces are to be machined, manner (see Figure 95(b)).
a general note may be used, as shown in
Figure 91(a) and a value added if necessary.

8)
ISO 1302 gives, as an alternative method to the note, the use of the basic symbol (as in figure 88(a)) in brackets.

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13.4.2.3 When the sampling length is required to be

other than the usual 0.8 mm (see BS 1134-2), a
value should be selected from the appropriate table
of BS 1134-1 and located in position “c” of Figure 94,
as shown in Figure 96.

Figure 92 — Application of surface texture values by reference letters and listed values
13.4.2.4 Where it is necessary to control the
direction of lay, this is indicated by use of the
symbols given in Table 1, located in position “d” in
Figure 94 or by a note (see Figure 97).
NOTE 1 The direction of lay is the direction of the predominant
surface pattern, usually determined by the production method
employed.
NOTE 2 Where it is necessary to specify a lay not clearly
defined in Table 1, then this can be defined by a suitable note on
the drawing.
13.4.2.5 Where it is necessary to specify a
machining allowance, this is indicated adjacent to
the symbol, in position “e” in Figure 94. Figure 93 — Machining not permitted

Figure 94 — Positions for specifying

additional characteristics

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Figure 95 — Supplementary surface texture characteristics and finishes

Figure 96 — Indication of sampling length

Figure 97 — Direction of lay

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Table 1 — Symbols for the direction of lay

Lay symbols Example of use on Interpretation
the drawing

Parallel to the plane of

projection of the view in
which the symbol is used

Perpendicular to the plane of

projection of the view in
which the symbol is used

Crossed in two slant

directions with regard to the
plane of projection of the
view in which the symbol is
used

Multi-directional

Approximately circular
relative to the centre of the
surface to which the symbol
is applied

Approximately radial
relative to the centre of the
surface to which the symbol
is applied

14 Marking
Drawings produced according to the
recommendations of this standard should bear a
statement to that effect, e.g. “drawn to BS 308”.
Where it is necessary to identify that the Figure 98 — Method of identifying
independency system of tolerancing (see 11.3) has independency system of tolerancing
been applied, it is essential that the symbol in
Figure 98 be appended to “BS 308”, as shown.

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Appendix A Aspects of engineering drawing practice covered by British and

international (ISO) standards
The numbers given merely indicate the standards in which the subjects are dealt with and no equivalence
is implied.
Subject BS ISO
Centre holes: simplified representation — 6411-1982
Conventional representations 308-1 —
Definitions
general 308-1 —
dimensioning and tolerancing 308-2 129-1985
Dimensions 308-2 129-1985
Dimensioning and tolerancing
cones — 3040-1974a
profiles — 1660-1987
Drawing sheets
sizes 3429 5457-1980
layout 308-1 5457-1980
Drawing types 308-1 —
Engineering diagrams 5070 —
Folding of drawing prints 1192-1 b

Gears 308-1 2203-1973

Geometrical tolerancing
general 308-3 1101-1983
datums 308-3 5459-1981
maximum material condition 308-3 2692
positional tolerancing 308-3 5458
Indication of surface texture 308-2 1302-1978
Item references 308-1 6433-1981
Item lists — 7573-1983
Laboratory glassware 2774c 6414-1982c
Lettering 308-1 3098/1-1974
Lines 308-1 128-1982
Optical elements and systems 4301 b

Pictorial representations 1192-1 5456b

Principles of dimensioning 308-2 129-1985
Projections 308-1 128-1982
Projection and dimension lines 308-2 129-1985
Requirements for microcopying 5536 6428-1982
Scales 308-1 5455-1979
Sections 308-1 128-1982
Springs 308-1 2162-1973
Symbols
geometrical tolerances 308-3 7083-1983
welding 499 2553-1973
and abbreviations 308-1 —
Splines and serrations 308-1 6413
Tapered features 308-2 —
Terminology of dimensions and tolerances 308-2 5463b
Threaded parts 308-1 6410-1981a
Title block 308-1 7200-1984
Toleranced dimensions 308-2 129-1985 and
406-1987
Tolerancing principles 308-2 8015
Views 308-1 128-1982
a
Under revision.
b
In preparation.
c The British Standard is identical (“dual-numbered”) with the ISO standard.

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Index
This index is common to all the Parts of BS 308. Part Clause
Part Clause Cross section, see Sections and
Abbreviations 1 11 sectional views
Actual local size 2 2.9 Cup springs 1 12.13
Adjacent parts, conventional Cutting planes 1 9.1
representation of 1 12.1 Cylindricity assessment 3 Appendix C
Angles, dimensioning 2 3.1.10 Cylindricity tolerance,
Angles, tolerancing 2 8.3 definition, indication and
Angularity tolerance, definition, interpretation 3 10.5
indication and interpretation 3 10.10
Arrangement drawing 1 2.7 Dashed lines 1 5.3.2
Arrangement of dimensions 2 5.3 Datum
Arrowheads 1 5.4 application 3 15
Assembly drawing 1 2.5 definitions 2 2.8
Auxiliary dimensions 2 5.3.4 3 12.2
Auxiliary views 1 8.5 feature 3 12.2.2 and
13.1
Basic angle method identifying frame 3 13.1
(of specifying a taper) 2 10.3 indication of 3 13 and 15
Basic taper method sequence 3 13.2.3
(of specifying a taper) 2 10.3 system 3 12.2.3 and
Bearings, conventional 13
representation of 1 12.11 target 3 12.2.5 and
Borders and frames 1 3.2.3 16
Boxed dimensions 3 8 Decimal marker 2 3.1.8
Break lines, see Interrupted views Dependency of size and form
(limits of size) 2 11.2
Centre lines 1 5.3 perpendicularity tolerance 3 20.3
Centring marks 1 3.2.3.4 straightness tolerance
Chain dimensioning 2 6.3 (MMC) 3 20.2
Chain lines 1 5.3.3 Design layout drawing 1 2.2
Chamfers, dimensioning of 2 7.9.1 Designation of scale 1 4.5
Character height 1 6.3.1 Detail drawing 1 2.3
Character proportions 1 6.3.2 Developed views 1 12.4
Circular run-out tolerance, Diagrams, see BS 5070
definition, indication and Dimension, definition 2 2.3
interpretation 3 10.14 Dimension lines 2 4.2
Circularity assessment 3 Appendix C Dimensioning
Circularity tolerance, chain 2 6.3
definition, indication and chamfers 2 7.9.1
interpretation 3 10.4 circles 2 7.1.4
Coaxiality tolerance, see also counterbores 2 7.9.2
Concentricity tolerance countersinks 2 7.9.2
of a single feature referred diameters 2 7.1
to a datum feature 3 20.4 defining true position,
Coinciding lines 1 5.3.4 see Theoretically exact
Combined dimensioning 2 6.4 dimensions
Combined drawing 1 2.6 functional 2 3.3
Common origin circle 2 4.3.1 general principles 2 3
Concentricity tolerance, holes
definition, indication and positional requirements 2 7.5
interpretation 3 10.12 sizes 2 7.4
Conventional representations 1 12 keyways 2 7.11
Coordinate dimensioning 2 6.5 methods 2 6
Coordinate tolerancing 2 9.2 on curved surfaces 2 7.6
Counterbores, dimensioning of 2 7.9.2 profiles 2 7.3
Countersinks, dimensioning of 2 7.9.2 radii 2 7.2
Cross-hatching, see Hatching spherical diameters 2 7.1.5

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Part Clause Part Clause

spotfaces 2 7.9.3 2.2.1
tapered features 2 10 flatness 3 10.3
threads 2 7.10 general principles 3 2.2
threads, special 2 7.10.1 geometrical reference frame 3 2.1.2
undercut 2 7.10.2 parallelism 3 10.8
where space is restricted 2 4.3.2 perpendicularity 3 10.9
Dimensions position 3 10.11
angular 2 3.1.10 profile (of a line) 3 10.6
arrangement 2 5.3 profile (of a surface) 3 10.7
auxiliary 2 5.3.4 proportions of symbols 3 Appendix B
boxed 3 3 and 8 roundness 3 10.4
linear 2 3.1.6 squareness 3 10.9
not to scale 2 5.3.3 straightness 3 10.2
overall 2 5.3.4 symbols 3 3
toleranced 2 8 symmetry 3 10.13
underlined 2 5.3.3 tolerance frame 3 4
Direction of lay 2 13.4.2.4 tolerance zone, definition of 3 2.2.2
Disc springs, see Cup springs toleranced features 3 5
Drawing list 1 2.10 tolerancing symbols 3 3
Drawing sheets 1 3 total run-out 3 10.15
Drawing types 1 2 Grid system or zoning 1 3.2.3.3

Elements of dimensioning 2 4.1 Half section 1 9.6

Enlarged features 1 8.6 Hatching 1 9.3
Enlargement scale 1 4.2 Hidden outlines and edges 1 5.3
Envelope requirement 3 11 Holes
specified with perpendicularity conventional representation of
tolerance 3 20.3.2 groups of 1 8.9
dimensioning positions of 2 7.5
Fasteners, sectioning of 1 9.5 dimensioning sizes of 2 7.4
Feature, definition 2 2.1 threaded, dimensioning of 2 7.10.3
First angle projection 1 7.1.2
Flatness assessment 3 Appendix C Imaginary intersections 1 12.2
Flatness tolerance, definition, Independency of size and form
indication and interpretation 3 10.3 (limits of size) 2 11.3
Folding marks 1 3.2.3.6 perpendicularity tolerance (MMC) 3 20.3.1
Frame lining 1 3.2.3.2 straightness tolerance (MMC) 3 20.2.1
Frames, see Borders and frames Indication of scale 1 4.4
Functional dimensioning 2 3.3 Indication of tolerance zones 3 10
Initial outlines, see Developed views
Gears Interpretation of limits of size 2 11
bevel 1 12.12 Interpretations of tolerance zones 3 10
conventional representation of 1 12.12 Interrupted views 1 8.8
spur 1 12.12 Intersections, imaginary, see Imaginary
teeth (rack form) 1 12.12 intersections
worm and wormwheel 1 12.12 Intersections, simplified 1 12.3
General tolerances 2 8.4 ISO Foreword
Geometrical reference frame 3 2.1.2 1 Appendix A
Geometrical tolerances 2 Appendix A
angularity 3 10.10 3 Appendix A
application over restricted length 3 7 Item list 1 2.9
circular run-out 3 10.14 Item references 1 10
circularity 3 10.4
concentricity 3 10.12 Keyways, dimensioning 2 7.11
cylindricity 3 10.5 Knurling, conventional
datum feature 3 12.2.2 and representation of 1 12.7
13.1
datum system 3 12.2.3 and Lay (surface texture) 2 13.4.2.4
13.2 Leader lines 1 5.3.5
definition 3 2.1.1 and Least material size 3 17.2.4

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Part Clause Part Clause

Lettering 1 6 Principles of dimensioning 2 3
Limits and fits 2 8.2.2 Print folding marks 1 3.2.3.6
Limits of partial views, Production processes
see Interrupted views method of indicating 2 13.4.2.2
Limits of size, interpretation of 2 11 Profiles and curved surfaces
Lines 1 5 dimensioning of 2 7.3 and 7.6
Local flats, see Plane faces on tolerancing of, by coordinates 2 7.3
cylindrical parts tolerancing of, by tolerance zone 3 10.6
Local sections 1 9.7 Progressive dimensioning, see
Dimensioning, chain
Machining and surface texture 2 13 Projected tolerance zone 3 9
symbols Projection 1 7
Machining process, Projection lines 2 4.2
method of indication 2 13.4.2.2 Projection symbol 1 7.1
 1 13 Proportions for geometrical
Marking  2 14 tolerancing symbols 3 Appendix B
 3 2.3

 Radii
Maximum material condition 3 17.2.2 dimensioning 2 7.2
method of indication 3 18 spherical 2 7.2.5
Maximum material principle 3 17 and 19 Recommended scales 1 4.7
application examples 3 20 Reduction scale 1 4.3
positional tolerancing Reference frame, geometrical 3 2.1.2
(holes and pins) 3 20.1 Referencing of drawings, see Title block
perpendicularity tolerance 3 20.3 Removed sections 1 9.9
straightness tolerance 3 20.2 Repeated parts, conventional
terms 3 17.2 representation of 1 8.9
Metric reference graduation, Repetitive features 1 8.9
see Scale bar Restrictive lengths: geometrical
Microfilming Foreword tolerancing 3 7
Multiple datum system 3 13.2.3.3 Revolved sections 1 9.8
Ribs, sectioning of 1 9.5
Notes, location of 1 6.5 Rivets, method of indication of 1 8.9
Numbering and referencing of Roundness tolerance 3 10.4
drawings, see Title block Run-out, see Circular run-out
and Total run-out
Orientation marks 1 3.2.3.5
Orientation of lettering 1 6.4 Sampling length (surface texture) 2 13.4.2.3
Scale bar 1 3.2.3.7
Parallel dimensioning 2 6.2 Scales 1 4
Parallelism tolerance, Scrap views, see Partial views
indication and interpretation 3 10.8 Screw thread inserts,
Partial views 1 8.4 see Wire thread inserts
Perfect form of MMC, see Zero Screw threads
geometrical tolerance assembled 1 12.9.6
Perpendicularity tolerance of a shaft conventional representation of 1 12.9
related to a datum plane (MMC) 3 20.3 designation of 2 7.10.1
Perpendicularity tolerances, dimensioning length of thread 2 7.10.3
definitions, indication and Section in contiguous planes 1 9.11.3
interpretation 3 10.9 Section in intersecting planes 1 9.11.2
Placing of dimensions 2 5.3.2 Section in parallel planes 1 9.11.1
Plane faces on cylindrical parts 1 12.6 Section lining see Hatching
Positional tolerance Sectioning thin materials 1 9.4
definition, indication and Sections and sectional views 1 9
interpretation 3 10.11 Serrations, conventional
establishment of 3 22 representation of 1 12.8
in maximum material condition 3 20.1 Shafts, sectioning of 1 9.5
tolerance combinations 3 23 Sheet number 1 3.2.4.2
Principle of independency 2 11.3.2 Simulated datum 3 12.2.4

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Part Clause Part Clause

Sizes of drawing sheets 1 3.1 Thin lines 1 5.2
Splines, conventional 1 12.8 Thin material in section 1 9.4
representation of Third angle projection 1 7.1.3
Spokes, sectioning of 1 9.5 Threaded holes (tapped holes)
Spotfaces, dimensioning of 2 7.9.3 conventional representation of 1 12.9
Springs dimensioning of 2 7.10.3
conventional representation of 1 12.13 Title block 1 3.2.4
compression 1 12.13 Tolerance, definition 2 2.7
cup 1 12.13 Tolerance frame 3 4
leaf 1 12.13 Tolerance zone 3 2.2.3 and 6
spiral 1 12.13 Toleranced centre distances
tension 1 12.13 cumulative effects of tolerances 2 8.6
torsion 1 12.13 interpretation of 2 9.1
Square on shaft, see Plane faces on Toleranced dimensions, see also
cylindrical parts Geometrical
Squareness tolerance 3 10.9 tolerances and Positional tolerance 2 8
definition of Toleranced feature 3 2.2.4 and 5
Standard sizes and production 2 3.1.5
Tolerances expressed by general notes 2 8.4
methods
Tolerancing, angular 2 8.3
Straightness assessment 3 Appendix C
Tolerancing, linear 2 8.2
Straightness tolerance
Tolerancing symbols 3 3
definition, indication and
Total run-out tolerance, definition,
interpretation 3 10.2
indication and interpretation 3 10.15
of axis with relation to maximum
Transparent material 1 12.5
material condition 3 20.2
Trimming marks 1 3.2.2
Style of lettering 1 6.2
True position, see Theoretically exact
Successive sections 1 9.10
dimensions
Surface texture indication 2 13.4
Types of drawing 1 2
Surface treatment 2 13.1
arrangement 1 2.7
Symbol for projection method,
see Projection symbol assembly 1 2.5
combined 1 2.6
Symbols and abbreviations 1 11
detail 1 2.3
Symbol for
single part, see Detail drawing
diameter 1 11
tabular 1 2.4
direction of lay 2 13.4.2.4
Types of line 1 5.3
envelope requirement 3 3
geometrical tolerance
Units used in dimensioning 2 3.1.6 and
characteristics 3 3
3.1.10
machining 2 13.2
maximum material condition
Views 1 8
qualification 3 3
Views
projection system 1 7.1
auxiliary 1 8.5
surface texture 2 13.2
choice of 1 8.3
taper 1 11
interrupted 1 8.8
welding 1 11.3
number of 1 8.2
Symbols for geometrical tolerancing
partial 1 8.4
proportions 3 Appendix B
Virtual condition 3 17.2.5 and
Symmetrical parts, representation of 1 8.7
20.1.2
Symmetry tolerance, definition,
Virtual size 3 17.2.6 and
indication and interpretation 3 10.13
20.1.2
Systems of projection 1 7.1

Webs, sectioning of 1 9.5

Tabular drawing 1 2.4
Wire thread inserts 1 12.10
Taper, basic 2 10.3
Worm and wormwheel, conventional
Tapered features
representation of 1 12.12
dimensioning 2 10.1
tolerancing 2 10.2
Zero geometrical tolerance (at MMC) 3 21
Terminations 2 4.3
Zoning, see Grid system
Theoretically exact dimensions 3 8
Thickness of lines 1 5.2

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Publications referred to
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BS 308, Engineering drawing practice.

BS 308-1, Recommendations for general principles.
BS 308-3, Geometrical tolerancing.
BS 499, Welding terms and symbols.
BS 1134, Method for the assessment of surface texture.
BS 1134-1, Method and instrumentation.
BS 1134-2, General information and guidance.
BS 1192, Construction drawing practice.
BS 1192-1, Recommendations for general principles.
BS 1916, Limits and fits for engineering.
BS 1936, Undercuts and runouts for screw threads.
BS 2774, Specification for drawing conventions for laboratory glass apparatus.
BS 3429, Specification for sizes of drawing sheets.
BS 4235, Metric keys and keyways.
BS 4301, Recommendations for preparation of drawings for optical elements and systems.
BS 4500, ISO limits and fits.
BS 4500-1, General, tolerances and deviations.
BS 4500-3, Working limits on untoleranced dimensions.
BS 5070, Drawing practice for engineering diagrams.
BS 5536, Specification for preparation of technical drawings and diagrams for microfilming.
ISO 128, Technical drawings — General principles of presentation.
ISO 129, Technical drawings — Dimensioning — General principles, definitions, methods of execution and
special indications.
ISO 406, Technical drawings — Linear and angular tolerancing — Indications on drawings.
ISO 1101, Technical drawings — Geometrical tolerancing — Tolerancing of form, orientation, location and
run-out — Generalities, definitions, symbols, indications on drawings9).
ISO 1302, Technical drawings — Methods of indicating surface texture on drawings.
ISO 1660, Technical drawings — Dimensioning and tolerancing of profiles.
ISO 2162, Technical drawings — Representation of springs.
ISO 2203, Technical drawings — Conventional representation of gears.
ISO 2553, Welds — Symbolic representation on drawings.
ISO 2692, Technical drawings — Geometrical tolerancing — Maximum material principle.
ISO 3040, Technical drawings — Dimensioning and tolerancing cones.
ISO 3098, Technical drawings — Lettering.
ISO 3098-1, Currently used characters.
ISO 5455, Technical drawings — Scales.
ISO 5456, Technical drawings — Pictorial representations10).
ISO 5457, Technical drawings — Sizes and layout of drawing sheets.
ISO 5458, Technical drawings — Geometrical tolerancing — Positional representations.
ISO 5459, Technical drawings — Geometrical tolerancing — Datums and datum-systems for geometrical
tolerancing.
ISO 5463, Technical drawings — Dimensioning and tolerancing — Terminology10).
ISO 6410, Technical drawings — Conventional representation of threaded parts.
ISO 6411, Technical drawings — Simplified representation of centre holes.

9) Under revision.
10)
In preparation.

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ISO 6413, Technical drawings — Conventional representations of splines and serrations.

ISO 6414, Technical drawings for glassware.
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ISO 6428, Technical drawings — Requirements for microcopying.

ISO 6433, Technical drawings — Item references.
ISO 7083, Technical drawings — Symbols for geometrical tolerancing — Proportions and dimensions.
ISO 7200, Technical drawings — Title block.
ISO 7573, Technical drawings — Item lists.
ISO 8015, Technical drawings — Fundamental tolerancing principle.

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