ASTM D4444-13(2018)
Standard Test Method for Laboratory Standardization and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters

Standard No.

ASTM D4444-13(2018)

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM D4444-13(2018)

Scope

1.1 This test method applies to the measurement of moisture content (MC) of solid wood products, including those containing additives (that is, chemicals or adhesives) for laboratory standardization and calibration of hand-held moisture meters 1.2 This test method makes no distinction between meter measurement technologies for standardization and calibration requirements. Provision is made for test specimen size to accommodate specific meters. Appendix X1 provides an explanatory discussion and history corresponding to the mandatory sections. Fundamental measurement technologies are described in Appendix X2 when available. 1.2.1 Meters employing differing technologies may not provide equivalent readings under the same conditions. When this test method has been applied, it is assumed that the referenced meter is acceptable unless otherwise specified. Meters shall be calibrated with respect to MC by direct measurement as determined by Test Methods D4442. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D4444-13(2018) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1990 Standard Practice for Establishing Allowable Properties for Visually-Graded Dimension Lumber from In-Grade Tests of Full-Size Specimens*， 2019-10-01 Update
• ASTM D2915 Standard Practice for Evaluating Allowable Properties for Grades of Structural Lumber
• ASTM D4442 Standard Test Methods for Direct Moisture Content Measurement of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
• ASTM D4933 Standard Guide for Moisture Conditioning of Wood and Wood-Base Materials
• ASTM D5536 Standard Practice for Sampling Forest Trees for Determination of Clear Wood Properties
• ASTM D7438 Standard Practice for Field Calibration and Application of Hand-Held Moisture Meters*， 2020-10-15 Update

ASTM D4444-13(2018) history

• 2018 ASTM D4444-13(2018) Standard Test Method for Laboratory Standardization and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters
• 2013 ASTM D4444-13 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Standardization and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters
• 2008 ASTM D4444-08 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Standardization and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters
• 1992 ASTM D4444-92(2003) Standard Test Methods for Use and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters
• 1992 ASTM D4444-92(1998)e1 Standard Test Methods for Use and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters