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Q: When is it best to use a micrometer over a caliper?
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When do you use the micrometer caliper?

Micrometer to measure the accuracy of 0.01 mm. Caliper to measure with accuracy of 0.1 mm is used.


Who Would Use The Micrometer Caliper?

An engineer or scientist.


How do you measure thickness of a coin?

With a micrometer (caliper) To measure the thinkness you use mm's


What you i use to measure the width of a penny?

Micrometer or vernier caliper


What tool to use for measuring the edge of a cube?

Caliper. Micrometer


What is best to use for measuring a pencil?

If you have to measure the pencil to a couple decimal places i would suggest a micrometer and a dial caliper.


Who would use a micrometer caliper?

A machinist such as a lathe operator would use a micrometer caliper for precise measurements of the product he is machining, Also used by designers of precision parts and programmers of precision machines.


What would you use to measure the diameter of a marble?

I would use a micrometer. A caliper would do as well.


How do you measure the width of a pencil?

A vernier caliper would be a good way, unless you need a more accurate measurement, in which case I might use a micrometer caliper.


What is the volume of a piece of paper?

L x W x H, but for the height, you need to use micrometer caliper.


Why is vernier caliper or a micrometer gauge more accurate for taking measurements than a meter stick?

The caliper and micrometer use a dial or digital readout to measure the distance between the tips. The tolerances of these tools can be under .001 inch, making them extremely accurate.


Reading accuracy of vernier caliper?

A micrometer is more accurate but it is only suitable for very small objects. For example, you could not measure the length of a credit card to any degree of accuracy using a standard micrometer.