Accuracy vs Precision vs Resolution in Calibration

July 16, 2026
By Khanh Nguyen, Marketing Manager·Reviewed by Techmaster metrology team·

Quick answer: Accuracy is how close a measurement is to the true, NIST-traceable value; precision is how closely repeated measurements agree with each other; and resolution is the smallest change an instrument can display or detect. A device can be precise but inaccurate, or high-resolution yet inaccurate — only calibration against traceable standards ties readings to a true value. Techmaster’s ISO/IEC 17025 calibrations quantify accuracy with a documented measurement-uncertainty budget so you know how far a reading can be trusted.

Key points

  • Calibration confirms measurements you can defend in an ISO 9001 / 13485 / AS9100 audit.
  • Every certificate is NIST-traceable with a full measurement-uncertainty budget (as-found / as-left).
  • Techmaster is ANAB-accredited (AC-1736) with five US labs — in-lab or nationwide on-site.
  • Standard turnaround is 5 business days, with 1–2 business-day expedite available.
accuracy vs precision vs resolution process infographic — NIST-traceable calibration steps
How calibration works at Techmaster — ISO/IEC 17025, NIST-traceable.

Why it matters

Measurement confidence

A drifting calibration produces readings that fail under audit scrutiny.

Compliance

ISO 9001, 13485, AS9100 and FDA systems require traceable calibration.

Cost control

Catching drift early prevents scrapped product and failed lots.

Traceability

An unbroken chain to NIST with stated uncertainty makes your data valid.

accuracy vs precision vs resolution calibration at Techmaster — in-lab and on-site, ISO 17025
calibration — in-lab or nationwide on-site across the USA.

Accredited calibration at Techmaster

Techmaster Electronics is an ANAB-accredited (Certificate AC-1736) ISO/IEC 17025:2017 calibration laboratory with five US labs, NIST-traceable standards and a full measurement-uncertainty budget on every certificate — in-lab or on-site nationwide. See our calibration services or request a quote.

accuracy vs precision vs resolution — accredited lab facts, turnaround, ANAB AC-1736 infographic
Why choose an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited, NIST-traceable lab.

Frequently asked questions

What is accuracy vs precision vs resolution?

Accuracy Vs Precision Vs Resolution is the documented comparison of a calibration against NIST-traceable reference standards under ISO/IEC 17025. It quantifies the calibration’s error and measurement uncertainty and confirms it performs within tolerance, with as-found and as-left data on the certificate.

How often should a calibration be calibrated?

Most quality systems calibrate a calibration every 12 months, or sooner after repair, overload, or before critical measurements. Set your interval from the manufacturer spec and your ISO 9001 / 13485 / AS9100 program and drift history.

Is Techmaster’s calibration ISO 17025 accredited?

Yes. Techmaster Electronics is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited by ANAB (Certificate AC-1736). Every calibration is NIST-traceable and issued with a full measurement-uncertainty budget.

What is the turnaround for calibration?

Standard turnaround is 5 business days, with 1–2 business-day expedite available. On-site calibration removes shipping time entirely for calibrations that can’t leave the floor.

Do you calibrate calibrations on-site or in-lab?

Both. Techmaster runs five US labs (Vista CA, Santa Clara CA, Orlando FL, San Antonio TX, Holly Springs NC) and offers nationwide on-site calibration to minimize downtime.

Get accredited calibration

ANAB-accredited, NIST-traceable, 5 US labs — in-lab or on-site.

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Khanh Nguyen — Marketing Manager, Techmaster Electronics

Writes on ISO/IEC 17025 calibration, metrology and measurement compliance for US labs. Connect on LinkedIn →

Khanh Nguyen

Khanh Nguyen

Khanh Nguyen is the Marketing Manager at Techmaster Electronics, a B2B marketing leader covering the test & measurement and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration industry across the US and Vietnam markets.