Dial Caliper Reading Practice
Practice reading measurements from a dial caliper with this worksheet designed for Grade 10 students.
Includes
2 Short AnswerFill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / False
Standards
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSN.Q.A.2
Topics
measurementdial caliperprecisiontechnical math
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Dial Caliper Reading Practice
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Carefully examine each dial caliper reading and record the measurement in the space provided. Remember to read the main scale, then the thimble scale, and finally the dial.
1. What is the measurement shown on the dial caliper below?
2. Determine the reading from this dial caliper.
3. The main scale on a dial caliper typically measures in and .
4. The dial on a dial caliper provides measurements in increments of of an inch.
5. Which part of the dial caliper is used for fine adjustments?
a
Main scale
b
Dial
c
Fine adjustment screw
d
Depth rod
6. A dial caliper is commonly used to measure angles.
T
True
F
False