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LESSON 3 Mensuration and Calculation 2

This document provides information on different measuring tools and their uses. It discusses how measurements must be accurate and uniform to ensure common understanding in manufacturing. It then describes 8 common measuring tools - the t-square, triangle, ruler, triangular scale, protractor, tape ruler, divider, and compass - and their purposes. These tools are essential for examining products and implementing work with precision.

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LESSON 3 Mensuration and Calculation 2

This document provides information on different measuring tools and their uses. It discusses how measurements must be accurate and uniform to ensure common understanding in manufacturing. It then describes 8 common measuring tools - the t-square, triangle, ruler, triangular scale, protractor, tape ruler, divider, and compass - and their purposes. These tools are essential for examining products and implementing work with precision.

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LESSON 3

Perform Basic Mensuration and Calculation

Information Sheet 1.1

Different Measuring Tools/instrument and their application


An understanding of measurement is essential for all parts of manufacturing and production
technology. Measurements must be uniform so that people have common understanding and
application in the production and use of manufactured objects. Measuring tools are used for
the purpose of measuring dimensions, implementing any work with precision. The measuring
tools are also used largely for carrying out different types of measurements. Importance of
Measuring Tools Measuring tools are essential for examining a finished product or semi-
finished product. The inspection or examination operations include checking, or testing an
object based on the required dimensions given on a diagram or a sketch. Measurements taken
must be accurate.
Different Measuring Tools
1. T-Square is used as guide in drawing horizontal lines and in measuring up to 48” straight
line.

2. Triangles are used for drawing vertical and oblique lines. The most commonly used
triangles are the 45 and the 30x 60. Illustrations below show the proper use of
drawing lines and measuring angles using the T-square and triangle.
3. Ruler is the most popular type of measuring tool. It is usually 6 or 12 inches in length. It
is needed for measuring sizes and distances.

4. Triangular Scale is used in general drawing. Its main purpose is to reproduce the
dimension in full size or to reduce or enlarge them on a drawing. Scales help a drafter
keep the proportions accurate.

5. Protractor is used for measuring and setting of angles other than those obtainable with
the triangles.

6. Tape or tape ruler is a concave, spring-steel blade ranging from 1/4" to 1" wide and 6 to
about 300 feet in length, coiled inside a carrying case. Metric tape ruler comes in
comparable widths and lengths up to 10 meters. It provides an easy means for
accurately measuring curved surfaces.
7. Divider is similar to the compass in construction. As the name implies, divider is used for
dividing distances into a number of equal parts by the trial-and-error method.

8. Compass is used to draw circles, arcs, radii, and parts of many symbols.
Learning Task 1

Direction: Match Column A with Column B.


Write only the letter of the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Column A Column B

1. It is the measuring tool used for measuring and A. Triangle


setting of Angles.
2. It is the most popular type of measuring tools, B. Tape Ruler
usually, 6 or 12 inches in length.
3. Its main purpose is to reproduce, reduce or enlarge C. Protractor
the dimension of size on a drawing.
4. It is used for drawing vertical and oblique lines. D. Scale
5. It provides an easy means for accurately measuring
curved surfaces. E. Ruler
F. Divider

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