How do you use a vernier caliper to take outside measurements?
How to take outside measurements using a vernier caliper? |
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Vernier calipers are most commonly used to measure outside dimensions such as width, length or diameter. These distances are measured using the outside measuring faces of the caliper, the lower jaws. | |||
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Step 1 – Tighten jaws of caliper around objectHold the object you are measuring in one hand, and tighten the lower jaws around the object by adjusting the thumb screw with your other hand. |
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Step 2 – Ensure object is lying straight in jawsEnsure that the object being measured is lying straight in the jaws with the dimension being measured being parallel to the main body of the calipers. |
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Step 3 – Turn lock screwTurn the lock screw to tighten the jaws so that you can remove your object and take your reading. Step 4 – Read measured valueRead the measured value. (See our pages: How to read a metric vernier caliper or How to read an imperial vernier caliper) |
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