The table below summarizes the error limits for Premium and Standard grades, while Extension grade wire is characterized by limits of error exceeding those in the table.
Errors up to ±4°C may be experienced when using Extension grade thermocouple wire for J and K thermocouples.
Limit of Error of thermocouple wires
The range indicated is the temperature limit for the indicated errors Cold junction at 0 °C
Tc | Class 1 | Class 2 | Class 3 |
type T | 0.5°C | 1°C | 1°C |
| 0.004 . T (T >125°C) | 0.0075 . T (T >133 °C) | 0.015. T (T |
T range | |||
type E | 1.5°C | 2.5°C | 2.5°C |
| 0.004.T (T >375°C) | 0.0075.T (T >333°C) | 0.015.T (T |
T range | |||
type J | 1.5°C | 2.5°C | 2.5°C |
| 0.004.T (T >375°C) | 0.0075.T (T >333°C) | 0.015.T (T |
T range | |||
type K e N | 1.5°C | 2.5°C | 2.5°C |
| 0.004.T (T >375°C) | 0.0075.T (T >333°C) | 0.015.T (T |
T range | |||
type R e S | 1°C (0 to 1100°C) | 1.5°C | 4°C (600 to +800°C) |
| 1 + 0.003 | 0.0075.T (T >600°C) | 0.005.T (T>800°C) |
| (T >1100°C) |
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T range | 0 to 1600°C | 0 to 1600°C | |
type B | 1°C (0 to 1100°C) | 1.5°C | 4°C (600 to +800°C) |
| 1 + 0.003 | 0.0075.T (T >600°C) | 0.005.T (T>800°C) |
| (T >1100°C) |
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T range | 600 to 1700°C | 600 to 1700°C |
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