COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Unit of Competency: PERFORM MENSURATION AND BASIC CALCULATION

Module Title : PERFORMING MENSURATION AND BASIC CALCULATION

 HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL
Welcome to the module in one of the competency of Driving NCII
QUALIFICATION. This module contains training materials and activities for you to
complete.

The unit of competency “PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC

CALCULATION” contains knowledge, skills and attitude required for TRAINEES.

You are required to go through, a series of learning activities in order to

complete each learning outcome of the module. In each learning outcome are
Information Sheet, Self-Checks, Task Sheets and Job Sheets. The follow these
activities on your own. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your facilitator for
assistance.

The goal of this course is the development of practical skills in supervising

work-based training. Tools in planning, monitoring and evaluation of work-based
training shall be prepared during the workshop to support in the implementation of
the training program.

This will be the source of information for you to acquire knowledge and skills
in this particular competency independently and at your own pace, with minimum
supervision or help from your facilitator.

Remember to:
 Work through all the information and complete the activities in each section.
 Read information sheets and complete the self-check. Answer keys are
included in this package to allow immediate feedback. Answering the self-
check will help you acquire the knowledge content of this competency.
 Perform the task sheets and job sheets until you are confident that your output
conforms to the performance criteria checklist that follows the sheets.
 Submit outputs of the task sheets and job sheets to your facilitator for
evaluation and recording in the Accomplishment Chart. Outputs shall serve as
your portfolio during the institutional competency evaluation.

A certificate of achievement will be awarded to you after passing the

evaluation. You must pass the institutional competency evaluation for this
competency before moving to another competency
 LISTS OF COMMON COMPETENCIES
No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code
1 Use Hand Tools Using Hand Tools
ELC311205
2 Perform Performing
Mensuration and Mensuration and ELC311201
Calculation Calculation
3 Prepare and Preparing and
Interpret Technical Interpret Technical ELC311202
Drawing Drawing
4 Apply Quality Applying Quality
Standards Standards ELC311204

5 Terminate and Terminating and

Connect Electrical Connecting
Wiring and Electrical Wiring ELC311206
Electronic Circuits and Electronic
Circuits

Unit of Competency : PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION

Module Title : PERFORMING ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATIONS

Learning Outcome :

 PERFORM ESTIMATION
 PERFORM BASIC WORKPLACE CALCULATIONS

Assessment Criteria:

 Job requirements are identified from written or oral communications

 Quantities of materials and resources required to complete a work task are
estimated
 The time needed to complete a work activity is estimated
 Accurate estimate for work completion are made
 Estimate of materials and resources are reported to appropriate person
 Perform basic workplace calculation
 Calculations to be made
 Calculations to be made are identified according to job requirement.
 Correct method of calculation identified.
 System and units of measurement to be followed are ascertained.
 Calculation needed to complete work task are performed using the four basic
process of addition, subtraction multiplication and division.
 Calculate whole fraction, percentage and mixed when are used to complete
the instructions.
 Number computed in self checked and completed for alignment.

Condition :
• Mathematics Books
• Ruler
 Steel Tape Measure
• Calculators
• Relevant tools and equipment for basic calculations
• Recommended date References: • Mathematics books

Learning Experiences Learning activities Special instructor

1. Move to the library and study,
2. If there is misunderstanding on practice solving problems using the topic, consult your
T.I. for the different systems, processes further explanation. and operations.

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Unit of Competency
 PERFORM MENSURATION AND
CALCULATION

Module Title PERFORMING MENSURATION AND

CALCULATION

INTRODUCTION:

This module contains information and suggested learning

activities on Plumbing NC-I1 particularly on the competency
“Maintain Tools and Equipment”. It includes instructions and
procedure on how to maintain tools and equipment. It explains
how to repair and replace tools and equipment. It also explains
the proper use of inventory forms.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the module, you must be able to:

LO1. select Measuring Instrument; and

LO2. carry out Mensuration and
Calculation.
LOZA3. Maintain measuring instruments
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

LO 1. Select Measuring Instrument

1. Measuring tools are selected / identified as per job requirement.
2. Correct specifications are obtained from relevant sources.

LO 2. Carry out Mensuration and Calculation

1. Accurate measurements are obtained according to job description.
2. Calculation needed to complete work/ task is correctly done based
on the four (4) fundamental operations.
3. Work pieces are measured according to job
description / requirements.
 TECHNICAL TERMS

1. Accuracy means correctness, exactness, precision.

2. Area is any of space especially of ground or surface that is
distinguishable from its surrounding in appearance or in certain
distinctive features
3. Clearance is the space, allowance or gap between working part of
an object.
4. English System is the old way of measurement that replaced the
metric system.
5. Height may be used with reference whether high or low by a
standard of companion.
6. Instrument is a device that measures or controls something.
7. Length refers to how long an object is
8. Measurement refers to the size, length, quantity or rate of
something that has been measured.
9. Mensurations the calculation of geometric quantities such as
length, area and volume from dimensions and angles that are
already known.
10. Metric System is the System of measurement which uses 10 as
its multiple in all its conversion is it in distance, volume, weight etc.
11. PPE is an acronym that stands for Personal Protective Equipment
12. Pressure is the force acting on a surface divided by the area
over which it acts.
13. Volume refers to the magnitude size intent, dimension, areas, and
bulk, mass the total amount of something.
14. Weight refers to the total quality of heaviness and things
determined by their mass or control acts efforts to lift or move
them.
Learning Outcome # 1: Select Measuring Instrument

Assessment Criteria:

1. Measuring tools are selected and identified as

per job requirement.
2. Correct specifications are obtained from relevant sources.
 INFORMATION SHEET # 2.1.1

Measuring Tools
Measuring Tools
Inside Caliper is used to measure the internal size of an object.

Outside Caliper is used to measure the external size of an object

Steel Square is a tool that carpenters and other tradesman use

consisting of a large arm and a smaller arm which meet at an angle
90˚.Today the steel square is more commonly referred to as the
framing square.

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TRY SQUARE is a wood working or a metal working tool used for
marking/measuring a piece of wood. It is primarily used to measure
the accuracy of right angle (90˚ degrees) tried on any surface so as to
check its straightness or correspondence to an adjoining surface.

PULL PUSH (Tape Measure) is a flexible tape measure which is

available in lengths up to 50 feet. Other tapes that are 12 to 25 feet
are usually considered adequate. Most tapes have an automatic power
return that is useful but not necessary.

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 SELF-CHECK # 1.1

Measuring Tools in Plumbing

Matching Type: Match the definition in Column A with the term Column
B.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. A tool used to measure the
outside diameter of a pipe. a. Outside Caliper
b. L-Square
2. A tool which is made up of c. Pull Push Rule
steel having divisions in d. Try Square
metric system used for layout. e. Inside Caliper

3. A measuring tools used to

measure the inside diameters
or width of pipe and slots.

4. A tool intended to measure

the angle, if necessary.

5. A tool used to measure the

length of a pipe.

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 INFORMATION SHEET #2. 1.2

Proper Handling of Measuring Tools

How to Handle Measuring Tool

Each measuring tool has its specific way of handling. This must
be followed by every student user to maintain its usefulness. Listed
below are some of the measuring tools, there are also safety measures
to be observed in handling each tool.

Measuring Tools

Inside Caliper is used to measure the internal size of an object.

Avoid using tip of the inside caliper to open the cover of any
can. Avoid dropping it to maintain its accuracy in taking
measurements.

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Outside Caliper is a tool used to measure the external size of
an object

Don‟t hold the outside caliper tightly so that you can adjust it easily.
Don‟t take the diameter of a revolving type.

Steel Square is a tool that a carpenter and other tradesman use. It

consists of a large arm and a smaller arm which meet at an angle of
90˚.Today the steel square is more commonly referred to as the framing
square.

Hold the tool firmly and cautiously. See to it that it won‟t drop.
It has a sharp pointed end and dangerous.

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TRY SQUARE is a wood working or a metal working tool used for
marking/measuring a piece of wood. It is primarily used to measure
the accuracy of right angle (90˚ degrees) tried on any surface so as to
check its straightness or correspondence to an adjoining surface.

Hold the try-square properly to maintain its straight edges which

are used to get the desired angle. Don‟t use it for other
purposes. Put it in its proper place.

PULL PUSH RULE (Tape Measure) is a flexible tape measure

available in lengths up to 50 feet. Other tapes that are 12 to 25 feet
are usually considered adequate. Most tapes have an automatic power
return that is useful but not necessary.

Hold the tip of the pull push rule when removing it from its
housing. Put it slowly to avoid cut from the steel tape.

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 SELF – CHECK #2. 1.2

Directions: On a blank sheet. Write T if the statement is true and F

if the statement is false.

Test I.
______ 1. The steel tape in the housing of pull push rule should be
avoided.
______ 2. It is safe to bend a try square.
______ 3. Any user can keep the tools at any place.
______ 4. Holding the outside caliper tightly make difficult
adjustments.
______ 5. To get the desired data measuring tools should be handled
properly.

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ANSWER KEY

1. F
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. T
Learning Outcome # 2: Carry out Mensuration and Calculation

Assessment Criteria:

1. Accurate measurements are obtained according to the job

description.
2. Calculation needed to complete work/ task is correctly done
based on the four (4) fundamental operations.
3. Work pieces are measured according to job the description /
requirements.

LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome # 2 Carry out Mensuration and Calculation

Learning Activities Special Instructions

1. Read Information Sheet #

2.1 Unit Conversion

 Answer the Self- Check # 2.1

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 INFORMATION SHEET # 2.2.1

LINEAR MEASUREMENT (International System)

Metric System Basic Measurement

 LINEAR MEASURE

1 Centimeter = 10 Millimeters
1 Decimeter = 10 Centimeters
1 Meter = 10 Decimeters
1 Decameter = 10 Meters
1 Hectometer = 10 Decameter
1 Kilometer = 1000 Meters

 SQUARE MEASURE (AREA)

1 Sq. Centimeter = 100 Sq. Millimeters

1 Sq. Meter = 10,000 Sq. Centimeters
1 Acre = 100 Sq. Meters
1 Hectare = 100 Acres
= 10,000 Sq. Meter
1 Sq. Kilometer = 100 Hectares
= 1,000,000 Sq. Meters
 CUBIC MEASURE (VOLUME)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 1000 Cu. Millimeters

1 Cubic Decimeters = 1000 Cu. Centimeters
1 Cubic Meter = 1000 Cu. Decimeters

 CAPACITY MEASURE (LIQUID)

1 Centiliter = 10 Milliliters
1 Deciliter = 10 Centiliters
1 Liter = 10 Deciliters
1 Deciliter = 10 Liters
1 Hectoliter = 10 Decaliters
1 Kiloliter = 10 Hectoliters
= 100 Liters

 METRIC CONVERSION IN TERMS OF LINEAR

1 inch = 25.400 millimeters

1 mm = 0.03937 inch
1 inch = 2.54 cm
1 cm = 0.3937 inch
1 foot = 12 inches
1 inch = 0.08333 foot
1 foot = 0.333 yard
1 yard = 3 feet
1 foot = 0.30481 meter
1 meter = 3.2809 feet
1 yard = 36 inches
1 yard = 91.44 centimeters
1 centimeter = 0.9144 meter
 1 meter = 1.0936 yards
1 statute = 5280 feet
1 kilometer = 3281 feet
1 foot = 12 inches
1 rod = 165 feet
1 mile = 5280 feet
1 meter = 39.37 inches
10 millimeters = 1 centimeter
10 centimeters = 1 decimeter
10 decimeters = 1 meter
1000 meters = 1 kilometer = 3,281 ft.
100 hectometer = 1 kilometer = 3,28.1 ft.

 LINEAR CONVERSION TABLE

Inches Centimeters
0.3937 1 2.5399
.7874 2 5.0799
1.1811 3 7.6199
1.5748 4 10.1599
1.9685 5 12.6999
2.3622 6 15.2399
2.7559 7 17.7799
3.1496 8 20.3199
3.5433 9 22.8599

Feet Centimeters
3.2808 1 0.3048
6.5617 2 .6069
9.8425 3 .9144
13.1234 4 1.2192
16.4042 5 1.5240
19.6850 6 1.8288
22.9658 7 2.1336
26.2467 8 2.4384
29.5275 9 2.7432

Feet Centimeters
1.0936 1 0.9144
2.1872 2 1.8288
3.2808 3 2.7432
4.3744 4 3.6576
5.4681 5 4.5720
6.5616 6 5.4864
7.6553 7 6.4008
8.7489 8 7.3152
9.8425 9 8.2296

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 METRIC CONVERSION IN TERMS OF SQ. MEASURE

1 sq. in. = 6.4516 sq. cm.

1 sq. cm. = 0.15500 sq. ft.
1 sq. ft. = 144 sq. ft.
1 sq. in. = 0.0094 sq. ft.
1 sq. ft. = 929.03 sq. cm.
1 sq. cm. = 0.00180 sq. ft.
1 sq. ft. = 0.092903 sq. m.
1 sq. m. = 10.764 sq. ft.
1 sq. yd = 9 sq. ft.
1 sq. ft. = 0.1111 sq. yd.
1 sq. yd = 0.83612 sq. m.
1 sq. m. = 1.196 sq. yd.
640 acres = 1 sq. mile
30-1/4 sq. yd. = 1 sq. pole
40 sq. pole = 1 rod
1 rod = 1 acre

 AREA

Sq. Inches Sq. Centimeters

0.1550 1 6.4515
0.3100 2 12.9030
0.4650 3 19.3545
0.6200 4 25.8060
0.7750 5 32.2575
0.9300 6 38.7090
1.0850 7 45.1605
1.2400 8 51.6120
1.3950 9 58.0635

Sq. Feet Sq. Meters

10.7638 1 0.0930
21.5276 2 0.1860
32.2914 3 0.2790
43.0552 4 0.3720
53.8190 5 0.4650
64.5828 6 0.5580
75.3466 7 0.6510
86.1104 8 0.7440
96.8742 9 0.8370

Sq. Yards Sq. Meters

1.1960 1 0.8361
2.3920 2 1.6723
3.5880 3 2.5084
4.7840 4 3.3445
5.9800 5 4.1806
7.1760 6 5.0168
8.3720 7 5.8529
9.5680 8 6.6890
10.7640 9 7.5252

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 METRIC CONVERSION IN TERMS OF VOLUME

1 cu. in = 0.00051787 cu. ft.

1 cu. ft. = 1728 cu. inches
1 cu. in. = 0.004329 gallons
1 gallon = 231 cu. inches
1 cu. in. = 16.93 cu. m.
1 cu. cm. = 0.06102 cu. in.
1 cu. in = 0.00001639 cu. m.
1 cu. in = 61023 cu. m.
1 cu. ft. = 1728 cu. inches
1 cu. in = 0.0005787 cu. ft.
1 cu. ft. = 7481 gallons
1 gallon = 0.1337 cu. ft.
1 cu. ft. = 0.0283 cu. m.
1 cu. m. = 35.31 cu. ft.
1 cu. ft. = 28.32 liters
1 liter = 0.03531 cu. ft.
1 cu. yd = 27 cu. ft.
1 cu. ft. = 0.300873 cu. yd
1 pint = 0.4732 liters
1 liter = 2.11327 pints
1 quart = 2 pints
1 pint = 0.50 quarts
1 quart = 0.25 gallons
1 gallon = 4 quarts
1 quart = 57.75 cu. inches
1 cu. in = 0.17316 quarts
1 quart = 0.03342 cu. ft.
1 cu. ft. = 29.9222 quarts
1 quart = 0.9464 liter
1 liter = 1.057 quarts
1 gallon = 231 cu. inches
1 cu. in. = 0.004329 gallons
1 gallon = 3.78 liters
1 liter = 0.2642 gallon
1 kiloliter = 1,000 liters
= 1.308 cu. yards or 264.18 gallons
1 hectoliter = 100 liters
= 2.838 bushels or 26.418 gallons
1 liter = 0.908 quart or 1.057 quarts
1 centiliter = 0.01 liter
= 0.0610 cu. inch or .338 ft. ounce
1 milliliter = 0.001 liter
= 0.061 cu. inch or .271 ft. dram
1000 cu. millimeters = 1 cu. centimeter
1000 cu. centimeters = 1 cu. decimeter
1000 cu. decimeters = 1 cu. meter
728 cu. inches = 1 cu. foot
27 cu. feet = 1 cu. yard
128 cu. ft. = 1 core of wd
24-1/4 cu. ft. = 1 ph of stone

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 Cubic Inches Cubic Centimeters
0.0610 1 16.3871
0.1220 2 32.7742
0.1830 3 49.1613
0.2440 4 65.5484
0.3050 5 81.9355
0.3660 6 98.3226
0.4270 7 114.7097
0.4880 8 131.0968
0.5490 9 147.4839

Cubic Feet Cubic Meters

35.3145 1 0.0283
70.6289 2 0.0566
105.9434 3 0.0850
141.2578 4 0.1133
176.5723 5 0.1416
211.8867 6 0.1699
247.2042 7 0.1982
282.5156 8 0.2266
317.8301 9 0.2550

 WEIGHT CONVERSION IN METRIC

1 Kilogram = 100 Grams

= 2.205 Pounds
1 Hectogram = 10 Grams
= 3.527 Ounces
1 Gram = 0.035 Ounce
1 Centigram = 0.01 Gram
= .154 Grain (Troy)
1 Milligram = 0.001 Gram (gr.)
= 0.015 Grain (Troy)
1 Ounce = 28.35 Grams
1 Gram = 0.03537 Ounce (oz.)
1 Ounce = 0.2835 Kilogram (kg.)
1 Kilogram = 35.274 Ounces.
1 Pound = 16 Ounces
1 Ounce = 0.0625 Pounds
1 Pound = 453.6 Grams
1 Gram = 0.002205 Pounds
1 Pound = .4536 Joules Gram

 OUNCES TO POUNDS
0.03573 1 28.3495
0.0705 2 56.6990
0.1058 3 85.0486
0.1429 4 113.3980
0.1787 5 141.7475
0.2144 6 170.0970
0.2501 7 198.4465
0.2858 8 226.7960
0.3216 9 255.1455

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 OUNCES TO POUNDS
2.2046 1 0.4536
4.4092 2 0.9072
6.6139 3 1.3608
8.8185 4 1.8144
11.0231 5 2.2680
13.2277 6 2.7215
15.4323 7 3.1751
17.6370 8 3.6287
19.8416 9 4.0823

 TROY (WEIGHT)
24 Grains = 1Penny-Weight
12 Ounces = 1Ounce Weight
12 Ounces = 1Pound

 AVOIRDUPOIS (WEIGHT)
16 Drams = 1 Ounce
16 Ounces = 1 Pound
100 Pounds = 1 Short Hundred Weight
112 Pounds = 1 Long Hundred Weight
20 Hundred = 1 Ton Weight

 APOTHECARIES (WEIGHT)
20 Grains = 1 Scruple
3 Scruples = 1 Dram
8 Drams = 1 Ounce
12 Ounces = 1 Ton Weight

 LIQUID MEASUREMENT

Pint to Liters
2.1134 1 0.4732
4.2268 2 0.9464
6.3402 3 1.4196
8.4536 4 1.8928
10.5670 5 2.3660
12.6804 6 2.8392
14.7938 7 3.3124
16.9072 8 3.7856
19.0206 9 4.2588

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IDENTIFY MEASURING TOOL AND INSTRUMENT IN MEASURING OBJECTS

BASIC MEASURING TOOLS

Graduations on a Rule

Inches

1 2 3
Halves

1 2 3

Quarters

1 2 3

Eights

1 2 3

Sixteenths

1 2 3

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 Thirty-Seconds

Reading Fourths on a Rule

¼”
½”
¾”
1”
1¾

Reading Eights on a Rule

1
/8”
¼”
3
/8”
½”

5
/8”
¾”
7
/8”
1”
5
1 /8”

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BASIC TYPES OF OBJECTS ON ITS REGULAR GEOMETRIC SHAPE

Types of Geometric Figures

a. Square - Figure having four sides of equal length and four right
angles

Example:

b. Rectangle - Figure with two parallel ends of equal length, two parallel
sides of equal length, and four right angles.

Example:

c. Triangle - Figure having three sides and three angles

Example:

d. Circle - Flat, round figure formed by one curved line, all points
of which are equidistant from center point

Example:

e. Rhombus - Figure having no right angles and four sides of equal

length

Example:

f. Parallelogram -Figure such as a square, rectangle or rhombus with two

parallel ends of equal length and two parallel sides of
equal length.

Example:

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 g. Trapezoid - Figure with only one pair of parallel opposite sides.

Example:

Units of Measure and their Equivalents:

a. Inch (“) - Equal to one-twelfth of a foot (1/12) or one thirty-sixth

of a yard (1/36 yard)
b. Foot („) - Equal to twelve inches (12”) or one-third of a yard (1/3
yard)

c. Yard - Equal to three feet (3‟) or thirty-six inches (36”)

d. Rod - Equal to sixteen and one-half feet (161/2)

e. Mile - Equal to five thousand, two hundred and eighty feet

(5280‟)

Sample of Calculation on Conversion of unit

A. English to Metric System

1. 3 inches - cm

3 inches x 2.54 = 7. 62cm

1 inch

2. 10 cm – inch

10cm x 1 inch = 3.94inch

2.54

B. Unit in Metric System

1. 79.33 mm x 1 cm x 1 dm = 7.933 dm
Mm 10cm

C. Unit in English System

1. 13 inch – yard

13 inch x 1 ft x 1 yard = 0.393 yards

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 12 inch 3 ft

SELF – CHECK # 2.2.1

Metric System

10 millimeter – 1 centimeter
10 centimeter – 1 decimeter
10 decimeter – 1 meter

English System

12 inches – 1 foot
3 feet - 1 yard

Metric – English

1 millimeter – 0.03993 inches

1 inch – 2.54 centimeter
1 foot – 0.3048 millimeter
1 yard – 0.9144 millimeter

Using the given conversion table above solve for the desire units

1. 64 cm - ---------------------- inches
2. 59 yards - --------------------- feet
3. 95.5 dm - --------------------- meter
4. 19 inches - ------------------- centimeter
5. 47 feet - ----------------------- inches

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 Self Check #-
2.2.1

ANSWER KEY

1. 64 cm x 1 inch = 25.20inch
2.54cm

2. 59 yards x 3 ft = 177ft
1 yard

3. 95.5 dm x 1m = 9.55m
10dm

4. 19 inches x 2.54 cm = 48.26cm

1 inch

5. 47 feet x 12 inches = 5.64 inches

1 ft

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 Learning Outcome # 3: Maintain measuring instruments

Assessment Criteria:

3.1. Measuring instruments are not dropped to avoid damage

3.2. Measuring instruments are cleaned before and after using.
3.3. Proper storage of instruments undertaken according to manufacturer’s
specifications and standard operating procedures.
 Information sheet 2.3-1

Measuring tools, by their very nature, are meant to be perfectly precise and to keep
them that way they will have to be cared for and maintained properly.

There are a lot of different tools for measuring a lot of different things. But, no matter
which ones you have, proper care is required if you want to be able to depend on
them for accuracy.

Disregard this advice at your own risk! Measuring devices that have been abused
and not maintained as they should have been are apt to be off. In fact, they may be
way, way off. Imagine ruining a whole job because you couldn't be bothered to give
your hard working tools the care they deserve.

Some tools used for measuring are, of course, more delicate than others and need
more care than something like a measuring tape.

There are many types of tools used to measure.

Types of Measuring Tools

Here are a few of the type of tools available for measuring various things:

 Calipers
 Lasers
 Micrometers
 Telescopic Gauges
 And More

Some of these tools have to be extremely accurate down to fractions of a millimeter,

so you can imagine how precise they are and how important it is to keep them that
way.

Care of Measuring Tools

Caring for your measuring implements will mean that they will serve you well, often
for a lifetime. Not caring for them means you'll have to replace them far sooner than
you would have if you had taken the time to provide the right sort of maintenance.

Here are some tips on how to care for your measuring tools:

 Always wipe not only the measuring faces of your tools, but of the work piece
being measured as well. This will help prevent dust or dirt from marring your
tools. Generally speaking, it is best not to use such tools as vernier calipers or
micrometers on rough, abrasive surfaces if you can possibly avoid it.
 Always keep your tools used for measuring separate from your hand tools to
save them being knocked about and damaged. Never lay your tools on
something like a lathe, either, because the vibrations could compromise the
accuracy of the tool.
 Always use your tools used for measuring for that alone - measuring. This
means don't use your micrometers for little hammers or a vernier caliper as a line
marker, for instance. This will certainly damage them.
 Always keep your tools used for measuring at or around room temperature.
Never lay them on a heat source or in direct sunlight as doing so could really
mess them up so that their accuracy is affected.
 Always be wary of laying or using your tools too close to a magnet or
magnetized surface. Magnets can wreak havoc with many of these precision
tools.
 Always clean your tools after use. Unless they're made of stainless steel,
each tool should have some anti-rust oil dabbed on it and then stored by itself in
a dry place.

Measuring tools will provide you with years of dependable service if you care for
them properly.

Lubrication Method

Proper lubrication, as suggested to care for your measuring tools, is important to

prevent damage due to corrosion and oxidation. Using a thin film of mineral oil such
as WD40, on a soft rag or cloth, wipe the tool over ensuring to cover all the metal
parts of the tool. Be sure to wipe away any excess oil.

Your measuring tools should be cleaned regularly, ideally once a week. However,
your cleaning routine all depends on a couple factors.

The environment

If you use your tools in a dusty manufacturing environment, for example, you may
need to clean them more often than if you work in a relatively controlled lab
environment.

The task

What you are using the tool for will also have an impact on how often you will need
to clean it. For example, pressure gage maintenance may involve cleaning it more
often if you use it with liquids, as opposed to solid items. Also, if the measurements
are so precise that small amounts of dirt or residue could throw them off, you’ll need
to clean your instruments more frequently.
Legal Requirements

Some industries may require you to clean your tools more often depending on their
rules and regulations. For example, food-related businesses must adhere to higher
cleanliness standards.
 Self Check 2.3-1

Name at least 3 methods in maintaining Measuring equipment

 Answer Key 2.3-1

 Lubrication Method
 The environment
 Legal Requirements
 The task
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