1.2B Reading Calipers Name: Vernier Calipers Iie js np np fm emerseie Fede Depth ge use jaws ‘This instrument has various parts, including, “+ three device for measuring: outside jaws are used to measure outer dimensions of objects, for example, the outer diameter of a pipe inside jaws are used to measure inner dimensions of objects, for example, the inner diameter of a pipe 2 stem or depth gauge used to measure the depth of objects for example, the depth of a small container + two measurement scales 4 fixed scale (metric and imperial) ‘a moving (Vernier) seale(metsic and imperial)1.2B_ Reading Calipers Measuring Instruments Sl rulers, metre sticks, and measuring tapes give measurements to the nearest millimetre, or 0.1 cm. A caliper can accurately measure to the nearest tenth of a millimetre, or 0.01 cm, depending on the scales. Follow these steps to read a caliper. 1. Read the value on the fixed scale that is For the caliper shown, the located exactly at or just to the left of Peace) the zero on the moving scale 2, Identify the next line on the moving scale For this caliper. itis the si fine on the moving scale (hat aligns with a line on the fixed oes scale. Read the value on the fixed scale. 3. The final reading is 2.23 cm. (2.2 + 0.03 = 2.23)© What reading is shown on each measuring instrument? Give each reading in both millimetres and centimetres a) SI ruler ; b) SI caliper ©) Sl caliper ® What is the-reading on the caliper, in centimetres? HU TTT 0) 8210 A 3.35 cm B337cm ee eed mg nae et D347 cm(G) What reading is shown on the caliper? Give the teading in both-millimetres and ‘centimetres, © seaneeio epee ih pp on ed bie. Sees Vere et ee sheer of pe ‘What isthe diameter ofthe pipe? A. 161mm B. 192mm C193. D. 290mmVernier Calipers © Read the following Vernier caliper measurements. (The scales have been enlarged for easier reading.) The’Vernier caliper is calibrated in metric units (a) 1 2 3 4 3) 6 tulutinusiy su ul (b) 1 2 3 a 5 6 L tluluulu © 1 2 is 4 5 6 (d) 1 2 a 4 a o tluuitiutin I Ul y HyFollow these steps to read an imperial caliper. cae eee 123456789 {7,9 Sco 6s Ss Hee deka ul uly ari se ee a 1. Read the whole number and tenth values on the fixed scale This reading is 1.9 in. 2. Determine where zero on the moving scale lies relative to, in this case, the 9 on the fixed scale. It is 2 small divisions beyond the 9 2 oe aE 4 10° 2 This reading is 0.05 in. Fp 08 0.05. 3. Identify the next line-on the moving scale that aligns with a line on the fixed scale. In this example, it is 10 This reading is 0.010 in. 4. Add the measurement readings from steps 1 to 3. The final reading is 1.960 in. (1.9 + 0.05 + 0.010 = 1.960)) Check Your Understanding Practise QO a) What does the smallest subdivision on this imperial ruler represent? TT 0 b) Look at the caliper that measures in inches, What is the value of each of the smallest subdivisions on the fixed scale? State your answer as both a fraction and a decimal ( 4 5 6 123456789]123456789 mm itll €) What is the value of each of the smallest subdivisions on the moving scale of the caliper in part b)? State your answer in fraction and decimal form. What reading is shown on each measuring scale? For each measurement, name one item that might have this dimension. 2} imperial ruler 0 1 2 3 b) imperial caliper OR: Z 4 +; o> 123456789 1234567 la I Hh Hu ly Hit hulu 0 5 20 ©) imperial caliper 0 1 2 12 lu 5 I i 9 - 3 i | 67 i 9 ul IIIT (ITT 0 5Vernier Calipers 1 Read the following Vernier caliper measurements. (The scales have been enlarged for easier reading.) The Vernier caliper is calibrated in metric units. Fees Cait way. ae AyeueE <0) la dy pny hee aies 2] le ul ual 4 6 6 Oates zee eee Shae) Ww wl ulus Oita a2ien aid tsi) ul lly yl MMe‘plied Mat 10 - Worksheet 3 Co erika 2S ee aie Sea) 2 Read the following Vernier caliper measurements. (The seales have been enlarged for easier reading.) The Vernier caliper is calibrated in metric units. (a i neriae aga Osta alias Joke ise ase doleeed) wlll uuu ual Im te © 1 2 3 4 5 6 min bul hulls @ We iota) htop ul unduly