Absolute Uncertainty Calculator
Convert a relative uncertainty to an absolute uncertainty.
Absolute uncertainty is the measurement's value times its relative uncertainty.
The math behind it
absolute uncertainty = value * (relative % / 100). Report it as value plus or minus the absolute uncertainty.
Worked example
50 with 2% uncertainty gives plus or minus 1.0.
FAQ
Absolute vs relative uncertainty?
Absolute has the same units as the value; relative is a percentage.