How do you use a dial caliper to measure step?

28th February 2020


How to measure step using a dial caliper


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		The head of the caliper and the face of the right-hand upper jaw are used to take step measurements.

		Step 1 – Place sliding jaw against upper step of object Open the caliper slightly. Place the sliding jaw against the upper step of the object you are measuring. Make sure that the head of the caliper is perpendicular to the edge of the upper step. Step 2 – Open jaws Open the jaws of the caliper using the thumb screw until the fixed upper jaw contacts the lower step.

		Step 3 – Turn lock screw Turn the lock screw to tighten the jaws so that you can remove your object and take your reading. Step 4 – Read measured value Read the measured value (See How to read a metric dial caliperor How to read an imperial dial caliper).