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Some rain gauges are calibrated in centimeters; some have both CM and inches

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How does a rain gauge?

a rain gauge works by first making sure it rained, and seeing how many inches the rain filled up the rain gauge.


What measures precipitation in inches?

Its Rain Gauge


Rain gauge 40 ml of rain equal inches of rain?

To convert milliliters (ml) to inches, we need to know the diameter of the rain gauge collector. The formula to convert ml to inches will depend on the collector diameter and the conversion factor for the collector surface area. The conversion factor will vary for different rain gauge designs.


What unit of measurment does a rain gauge use?

Millimeters or inches


How does a rain gauge work rain gauge?

A rain gauge measures the amount of precipitation by collecting rainwater in a cylindrical tube. The collected water level is then measured using markings on the gauge to determine the amount of rainfall.


What weather instrument measures in inches?

A rain gauge measures in inches because it collects and measures the amount of precipitation that has fallen in an area.


How are raindrops measured?

WIth a rain gauge that measures in inches.


How is rain measured in inches?

Rainfall is measured using a rain gauge, which collects and measures the amount of rain that falls in a specific area. The measurement is typically recorded in inches.


How do meteorologists measure the inches of rain during a storm?

Meteorologists measure the inches of rain during a storm using a rain gauge, which is a simple instrument that collects and measures the amount of rainfall. The rain gauge is placed in an open area away from obstructions, and the collected rainwater is measured to determine the total amount of rainfall in inches.


What is measured with a rain gauge or snow board?

rain is measured with a rain gauge but i have no idea what a snow board is :)


How is the measurement of inches of rain determined?

The measurement of inches of rain is determined using a rain gauge, which collects and measures the amount of rainfall that has fallen in a specific area. The collected water is then measured in inches to determine the amount of rainfall.


Describe the dimensions of an official rain gauge?

The standard rain gauge is 8 inches in diameter and 24 inches tall. The outer container is called the overflow can, and inside there is a brass or clear plastic measuring tube 2-1/2 inches in diameter and 20 inches deep. On top is a copper or white plastic funnel 8 inches in diameter.