GD&T Symbol Reference

The 14 geometric characteristics of ASME Y14.5, by category, plus the material-condition modifiers.

SymbolControlCategoryNeeds datum
StraightnessForm
FlatnessForm
CircularityForm
CylindricityForm
Profile of a LineProfile
Profile of a SurfaceProfile
PerpendicularityOrientationYes
ParallelismOrientationYes
AngularityOrientationYes
PositionLocationYes
ConcentricityLocationYes
SymmetryLocationYes
Circular RunoutRunoutYes
↗↗Total RunoutRunoutYes

Modifiers

SymbolModifierAbbr.
Maximum Material ConditionMMC
Least Material ConditionLMC
(none)Regardless of Feature SizeRFS
Projected Tolerance ZoneP

Build feature control frames and work out bonus tolerance in the GD&T Helper.

A reference aid, not a substitute for engineering judgment. Verify against the governing standard.