Upper And Lower Bound Calculator
Last updated: June 2026 · Free · No sign-up required
Enter values above and click Calculate to see your result instantly.
How the Upper And Lower Bound Calculator works
Under the hood, this calculator applies Lower bound = value − unit ÷ 2; Upper bound = value + unit ÷ 2, so the upper and lower bound calculator result you see is genuine math, not a lookup table.
Scroll past the calculator for a quick-reference table, a step-by-step methodology with a fully worked example, and answers to the questions people most often ask about upper and lower bound calculator.
Quick reference
| Rounded value | Nearest | Bounds |
|---|---|---|
| 340 | 10 | 335 – 345 |
| 7.5 | 0.1 | 7.45 – 7.55 |
| 1,200 | 100 | 1,150 – 1,250 |
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Interpretation guide
| Output | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Lower bound | The smallest value that rounds to your figure. |
| Upper bound | The largest value that rounds to it (exclusive). |
| Error interval | Half the rounding unit, ± either side. |
Formula & methodology
Formula: Lower bound = value − unit ÷ 2; Upper bound = value + unit ÷ 2
When a measurement is rounded, its true value lies within half a rounding unit either side. This calculator returns the lower and upper bounds and the error interval.
- Enter the rounded value.
- Enter the unit it was rounded to (e.g. 10, 1, or 0.1).
- The calculator subtracts and adds half that unit.
- Read the lower bound, upper bound and ± error interval.
Worked example: 340 rounded to the nearest 10 has bounds 335 ≤ x < 345.
Frequently asked questions
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