Deutsches Institut für Normung
Encyclopedia
is the German
national organization for standardization
and is that country's ISO
member body. DIN is a Registered German Association (e.V.) headquartered in Berlin
. There are currently around thirty thousand DIN Standards, covering nearly every field of technology.
Founded in 1917 as the (NADI, "Standardisation Committee of German Industry"), the NADI was renamed (DNA, "German Standardisation Committee") in 1926 to reflect that the organization now dealt with standardization issues in many fields; viz., not just for industrial products. In 1975 it was renamed again to , or 'DIN' and is recognized by the German government as the official national-standards body, representing German interests at the international and Europe
an levels.
The acronym, 'DIN,' is often incorrectly expanded as ("German Industry Standard"). This is largely due to the historic origin of the DIN as "NADI". The NADI indeed published their standards as (). For example, the first published standard was '' (about tapered pins) in 1918. Many people still mistakenly associate DIN with the old naming convention.
One of the earliest, and probably the most well-known, is DIN 476 — the standard that introduced the A-series
paper size
s in 1922 — adopted in 1975 as International Standard ISO 216
. Common examples in modern technology include DIN
and mini-DIN connectors.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
national organization for standardization
Standardization
Standardization is the process of developing and implementing technical standards.The goals of standardization can be to help with independence of single suppliers , compatibility, interoperability, safety, repeatability, or quality....
and is that country's ISO
International Organization for Standardization
The International Organization for Standardization , widely known as ISO, is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations. Founded on February 23, 1947, the organization promulgates worldwide proprietary, industrial and commercial...
member body. DIN is a Registered German Association (e.V.) headquartered in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
. There are currently around thirty thousand DIN Standards, covering nearly every field of technology.
Founded in 1917 as the (NADI, "Standardisation Committee of German Industry"), the NADI was renamed (DNA, "German Standardisation Committee") in 1926 to reflect that the organization now dealt with standardization issues in many fields; viz., not just for industrial products. In 1975 it was renamed again to , or 'DIN' and is recognized by the German government as the official national-standards body, representing German interests at the international and Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
an levels.
The acronym, 'DIN,' is often incorrectly expanded as ("German Industry Standard"). This is largely due to the historic origin of the DIN as "NADI". The NADI indeed published their standards as (). For example, the first published standard was '' (about tapered pins) in 1918. Many people still mistakenly associate DIN with the old naming convention.
One of the earliest, and probably the most well-known, is DIN 476 — the standard that introduced the A-series
ISO 216
ISO 216 specifies international standard paper sizes used in most countries in the world today. It defines the "A" and "B" series of paper sizes, including A4, the most commonly available size...
paper size
Paper size
Many paper size standards conventions have existed at different times and in different countries. Today there is one widespread international ISO standard and a localised standard used in North America . The paper sizes affect writing paper, stationery, cards, and some printed documents...
s in 1922 — adopted in 1975 as International Standard ISO 216
ISO 216
ISO 216 specifies international standard paper sizes used in most countries in the world today. It defines the "A" and "B" series of paper sizes, including A4, the most commonly available size...
. Common examples in modern technology include DIN
DIN connector
A DIN connector is a connector that was originally standardized by the , the German national standards organization. There are DIN standards for a large number of different connectors, therefore the term "DIN connector" alone does not unambiguously identify any particular type of connector unless...
and mini-DIN connectors.
DIN standard designation
The designation of a DIN standard shows its origin (# denotes a number):- DIN # is used for German standards with primarily domestic significance or designed as a first step toward international status. E DIN # is a draft standard and DIN V # is a preliminary standard.
- DIN EN # is used for the German edition of European standards.
- DIN ISO # is used for the German edition of ISO standards.
- DIN EN ISO # is used if the standard has also been adopted as a European standard.
Examples of DIN standards
See also the list of DIN standards.- DIN 476: international paper sizes (now ISO 216ISO 216ISO 216 specifies international standard paper sizes used in most countries in the world today. It defines the "A" and "B" series of paper sizes, including A4, the most commonly available size...
or DIN EN ISO 216) - DIN 946: Determination of coefficient of friction of bolt/nut assemblies under specified conditions.
- DIN 1451DIN 1451DIN 1451 is a realist sans-serif typeface that is widely used for traffic, administration and business applications. It has been defined by the German standards body Deutsches Institut für Normung since 1936.-Overview:...
: typefaceTypefaceIn typography, a typeface is the artistic representation or interpretation of characters; it is the way the type looks. Each type is designed and there are thousands of different typefaces in existence, with new ones being developed constantly....
used by GermanGermanyGermany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
railways and on traffic signTraffic signTraffic signs or road signs are signs erected at the side of roads to provide information to road users. With traffic volumes increasing over the last eight decades, many countries have adopted pictorial signs or otherwise simplified and standardized their signs to facilitate international travel...
s - DIN 31635DIN 31635DIN 31635 is a Deutsches Institut für Normung standard for the transliteration of the Arabic alphabet adopted in 1982. It is based on the rules of the Deutsche Morgenländische Gesellschaft as modified by the International Orientalist Congress 1936 in Rome...
: transliteration of the Arabic language - DIN 4512: A definition of film speed, now superseded by ISO 5800:1987, ISO 6:1993 and ISO 2240:2003.
- DIN 72552DIN 72552DIN 72552 is a DIN standard for automobile electric terminal numbers, standardizing almost every contact in an automobile with a number code.A different standard, EN 50005 recommends terminal numbering for general application relays that may nevertheless be applied to automobiles.This table gives...
: electric terminal numbers in automobileAutomobileAn automobile, autocar, motor car or car is a wheeled motor vehicle used for transporting passengers, which also carries its own engine or motor...
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See also
- Austrian Standards InstituteAustrian Standards InstituteThe Austrian Standards Institute is a standards organization and is the ISO member body for Austria.Its predecessor organization, the Austrian Standards Committee for Industry and Trade, first met in 1920; the first standard was published in 1921. In 1932, the committee's name was shortened to the...
- Film speedFilm speedFilm speed is the measure of a photographic film's sensitivity to light, determined by sensitometry and measured on various numerical scales, the most recent being the ISO system....
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External links
- DIN home page (bilingual)
- DIN home page (English version)
- DIN online dictionary of classes, properties and units of measure