Template:ExactlyOrAbout

If the input value x to {{{sigfigs}}} (3 by default) significant figures = the exact value of x, display "exactly x"; otherwise display "about x" (rounded to {{{sigfigs}}} significant figures).

Usage

You type

{{ExactlyOrAbout|24}}

{{ExactlyOrAbout|16.667}}

{{ExactlyOrAbout|16.667|sigfigs=4}}

{{ExactlyOrAbout|16.67|sigfigs=4}}

You get

exactly 24

about 16.7

about 16.67

exactly 16.67

See also

• Template:Sigfig – the template that rounds a number to a given number of significant figures