Intensity

Definition (i in regards to a_j)

Values

Numbers

Relative importance

a_ij

a_ji

1

Equal importance

1

1

2

Intermediate

2

1/2

3

Moderate importance

3

1/3

4

Intermediate

4

1/4

5

Strong importance

5

1/5

6

Intermediate

6

1/6

7

Very strong importance

7

1/7

8

Intermediate

8

1/8

9

Extreme importance

9

1/9