We test thermometers for accuracy, based on their performance in comparison to a mercury thermometer, and consistency (or repeatability), meaning how much they differ from one reading to the next ...

We recommend all faculty, staff, and students using mercury thermometers find suitable non-mercury replacements. Non-mercury thermometers meet accuracy standards from the National Institute of ...

As parents and caregivers, we want the best for our family ... Testers compare the devices to a mercury thermometer in the ...