diff --git a/tests/compas/files/test_stl.py b/tests/compas/files/test_stl.py
index db6eea6e9ae..bb6ed2cddba 100644
--- a/tests/compas/files/test_stl.py
+++ b/tests/compas/files/test_stl.py
@@ -47,4 +47,4 @@ def test_binary_read_write_fidelity():
 
 
 # Reset the precision to its default value
-TOL.precision = 3
+TOL.precision = TOL.PRECISION