This standard establishes a classification system that can be used to communicate geometrical accuracy specifications of unassembled bevel gears, hypoid gears, and gear pairs. It defines tooth accuracy terms, specifies the structure of the gear accuracy grade system, and provides allowable values. The standard provides the gear manufacturer and the gear buyer with a mutually advantageous reference for uniform tolerances. Ten grades are defined, numbered 2 to 11 in order of decreasing precision. Equations for tolerances and their ranges of validity are provided for bevel and hypoid gearing. Identical adoption of ISO 17485:2006.