Property

Diameter
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Definition

The absolute maximum cross-sectional width of a cylindrical or spherical object, measured via a straight line passing directly through its exact geometric center.

Description

The foundational spatial metric required for calculating volumetric flow rates, determining precise mechanical clearances, and sizing rotational bearings.

Example

16

Technical definition

Data type

Float

Unit

Millimeter (mm)

Quantity Kind

Length

Usage

Property groups (1)

References

Reference documents (2)

  • ISO 2768 General Tolerances v1.0
  • ISO 286 ISO System of Limits and Fits v1.0

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