How many significant figures does 0.00450 have?
3 significant figures
The digits that count: 450
Why
- →Every non-zero digit is significant.
- →Leading zeros only place the decimal point, so they are not significant.
- →Trailing zeros after a decimal point record precision, so they are significant.
0.00450 rounded
| Significant figures | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.005 |
| 2 | 0.0045 |