How many sig figs in 588? (Significant figures in 588)

How many sig figs in 588?

Here we will count how many significant figures (sig figs) are in 588 and show you what the sig figs in 588 are. In addition, we will also use the significant figures we found to write 588 in Scientific Notation and E-notation.

The significant figures of any number, like 588, are digits greater than 0, zeros between digits that are greater than 0, and trailing zeros in a number with a decimal point. Leading zeros and trailing zeros in a number without a decimal point are not significant figures. Using these parameters, we found our answers:

What are the sigs figs of 588?
Answer: 5 8 8

How many sig figs in 588?
Answer: 3

Using the significant figures of 588, we can express 588 in Scientific Notation and E-notation:

Scientific Notation:
588 = 5.88 × 10²

E-notation:
588 = 5.88e+2

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