FROM MR PRADEEP KUMAR NOTES 1

VERNIER CALIPER ZERO ERROR READING : 150mm 0.1 mm

0 0 Main Scale 1 cm Main Scale 1 cm

5 Vernier Scale

5 Vernier Scale

Zero Error = 0.00 cm

Zero Error = -0.02 cm

The vernier caliper reading showed above indicates that this equipment is manufactured with no zero error. Zero Error = 0.00 cm

Main Scale

1 cm

For Type A Vernier Caliper, the vernier scale can be read from the right or from the left. If the zero on the vernier scale in on the left of the zero on the main scale, then this caliper is manufactured with an existing zero error. Without any object on its claw, the vernier caliper is reading a negative reading. The vernier scale is pushed 0.02 cm inside (Pressed too tight). Read from the right in this case. From the right, the measurement is 0.02cm Therefore Zero error = - 0.02 cm

5 Vernier Scale

Zero Error = +0.01 cm

For every measurement that is made using this particular vernier caliper, add 0.02cm to the measured value. Actual Measurement = Measured Value + 0.02 cm
0 Main Scale 1 cm

Main Scale

1 cm

5 Vernier Scale

0 0

5 Vernier Scale

Zero Error = +0.03 cm

Zero Error = -0.04 cm