SIC 3825 — Instruments for Measuring and Testing of Electricity and Electrical Signals
Description & Classification
SIC code 3825 representing 'Instruments for Measuring and Testing of Electricity and Electrical Signals' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (via SIC1987:3825→NAICS1997:334515→2002:334515→2007:334515→2012:334515→2017:334515→2022:334515)
- NAICS 334514 - Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (via SIC1987:3825→NAICS1997:334514→2002:334514→2007:334514→2012:334514→2017:334514→2022:334514)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 3825 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Instruments for Measuring and Testing of Electricity and Electrical Signals |
| Division | Division D: Manufacturing |
| Major Group | Major Group 38: Measuring, Analyzing, and Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical and Optical Goods; Watches and Clocks |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 3825:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 38 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 38
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 3825 represent?
SIC 3825 is 'Instruments for Measuring and Testing of Electricity and Electrical Signals', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 38: Measuring, Analyzing, and Controlling Instruments; Photographic, Medical and Optical Goods; Watches and Clocks (Division D: Manufacturing); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals), 334514 (Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 3825?
SIC code 3825 maps to modern NAICS codes: 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, 334514 - Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing.