NIST Handbook 44 - 2009 Edition
Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements
for Weighing and Measuring Devices
as adopted by the 93rd National Conference on Weights and Measures 2008
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Foreword | ![Icon link to Foreword (Word)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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2008 Amendments | ![Icon to 2007 Amendments & Editiorial Changes](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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Introduction | ![Icon to Introduction](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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Section 1 | | |
1.10 | General Code | ![Icon link to 1.10 General Code](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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Section 2 | | |
2.20 | Scales | ![Icon link to 2.20](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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2.21 | Belt-Conveyor Scale Systems | ![Icon link to 2.21](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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2.22 | Automatic Bulk Weighing Systems | ![Icon Link to 2.22](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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2.23 | Weights | ![Icon link to 2.23](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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2.24 | Automatic Weighing Systems | ![Icon link to 2.24](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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Section 3 | | |
3.30 | Liquid-Measuring Devices | ![Icon link to 3.30](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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3.31 | Vehicle-Tank Meters | ![Icon link to 3.31](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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3.32 | Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Anhydrous Ammonia Liquid-Measuring Devices | ![Icon link to 3.32](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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3.33 | Hydrocarbon Gas Vapor-Measuring Devices | ![Icon link to 3.33](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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3.34 | Cryogenic Liquid-Measuring Devices | ![Icon link to 3.34](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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3.35 | Milk Meters | ![Icon link to 3.35](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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3.36 | Water Meters | ![Icon Link to 3.36](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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3.37 | Mass Flow Meters | ![Icon link to 3.37](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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3.38 | Carbon Dioxide Liquid-Measuring Devices | ![Icon link to 3.38](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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4.40 | Vehicle Tanks Used as Measures | ![Icon link to 4.40](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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4.41 | Liquid Measures | ![Icon link to 4.41](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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4.42 | Farm Milk Tanks | ![Icon link to 4.42](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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4.43 | Measure-Containers | ![Icon link to 4.43](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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4.44 | Graduates | ![Icon link to 4.44](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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4.45 | Dry Measures | ![Icon link to 4.45](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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4.46 | Berry Baskets and Boxes | ![Icon link to 4.46](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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Section 5 | | |
5.50 | Fabric-Measuring Devices | ![Icon link to 5.50](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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5.51 | Wire- and Cordage-Measuring Devices | ![Icon link to 5.51](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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5.52 | Linear Measures | ![Icon link to 5.52](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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5.53 | Odometers | ![Icon link to 5.53](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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5.54 | Taximeters | ![Icon link to 5.54](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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5.55 | Timing Devices | ![Icon link to 5.55](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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5.56(a) | Grain Moisture Meters | ![Icon link to 5.56(a)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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5.56(b) | Grain Moisture Meters | ![Icon link to 5.56(b)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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5.57 | Near-Infrared Grain Analyzers | ![Icon link to 5.57](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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5.58 | Multiple Dimension Measuring Devices | ![Icon link to 5.58](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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5.59 | Electronic Livestock, Meat, and Poultry Evaluation Systems and/or Devices - Tentative Code | ![Icon link to 5.59](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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Appendices | | |
A | Fundamental Considerations | ![Icon link to Appendix A](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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B | Units and Systems of Measurement | ![Icon link to Appendix B](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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C | General Tables of Units of Measurement | ![Icon link to Appendix C](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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D | Definitions | ![Icon link to Appendix D](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090109043007im_/http://ts.nist.gov/WeightsAndMeasures/images/ball_blu.gif)
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