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Technology and
Livelihood Education
(Automotive I-Motorcycle/Small Engine)
Quarter 0-Module 2:
Carrying Out Measurement
and Calculation
Technology and Livelihood Education (Motorcycle/Small Engine) – Grade 7
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Carry Out Measurement and Calculation!
First Edition, 2020
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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the use of different kinds of automotive/small engine measuring tools. The scope of
this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to
follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them
can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

• Lesson 1 – Carry Out Measurement and Calculation

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify appropriate measuring tools for a specified task;
2. perform calculations needed to complete work;

What I Know

Directions: Select the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. 4 feet = meters.
A. 13 m
B. 12.16 m
C. 8 m
D. 7 m

2. 6 liters = pints
A. 12.6 pints
B. 12 pints
C. 8 pints
D. 5 pints

3. 8 liters = gallons
A. 8 gallons
B. 3 gallons
C. 4 gallons
D. 2.08 gallons

4. 8 kilometers = miles
A. 8 miles
B. 5 miles
C. 4.8 miles
D. 3.8 miles

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5. 4 quarts = liters
A. 5 liters
B. 4.8 liters
C. 4 liters
D. 3.8 liters

6. 5 centimeters = inches
A. 4 inches
B. 3 inches
C. 2.95 inches
D. 1.95 inches

7. 4 millimeters = inches
A. 1.16 inches
B. 2.8 inches
C. 16 inches
D. 0.16 inches

8. 2 inches= mm
A. 50.8 mm
B. 14 mm
C. 13 mm
D. 12.7000 mm

9. 4 inches= mm
A. 101.6 mm
B. 95 mm
C. 6.40 mm
D. 6.35 mm

10. 30 inches = mm
A. 762 mm
B. 200 mm
C. 25 mm
D. 19.500 mm

11. What is the perimeter of square if it has a 5 cm length?

A. 80 cm
B. 40 cm
C. 20 cm
D. 10 cm

12. Millimeter, centimeter, and Meter are example of unit of measurement.

A. USC
B. Standard
C. ISO system
D. metric system

13. Inches, yard, Ounce, and Pints are example of unit of measurement.
A. USC
B. standard
C. ISO system
D. metric system

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14. Square, Rectangle, and Rhombus are examples of .
A. circle
B. triangle
C. square root
D. parallelogram

15. What is the area of the circle if it has a radius of 6 mm?

A. 110 mm
B. 100 mm
C. 90 mm
D. 45 mm

What’s In

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct, FALSE if the statement is

incorrect. Write your answers in your Activity Notebook.
1. Feeler gauge is a tool used for cutting.
2. Torque wrench is a tool used to tighten bolt.
3. Micrometer is a tool used by a carpenter.
4. Dial indicator is used to measure back lash and clearance.
5. Vernier caliper is a tool used to measure inside and outside diameter.
6. Micrometer can also be used to measure inside and outside diameter.
7. Engine cylinder can be measured by using feeler gauge.
8. Vacuum gauge measures tire pressure.
9. V.O.M. meter can be used as continuity tester.
10. Small-hole gauge measures valve guide wear.
11. Plastic gauge measures the plasticity of the plastic.
12. Multitester is the same as V.O.M. tester.
13. The tightness of the bolt cannot be measured.
14. Voltmeter measures bolt.
15. Resistance is measured by an Ohmmeter.

What’s New

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in your
activity notebook.
1. You are going to use the caliper to measure bolt, but it seems that the
instrument had been not used for a long time, it has dirt and corrosion. What do
you think is the best thing to do before using it?
A. Lubrication
B. Apply sandpaper
C. Apply with grease
D. Wipe it with slightly oil cloth

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2. Which unit of measurements are the following examples: ½, ¼, and ¾?
A. Standard
B. US system
C. metric system
D. weighing scale graduation

3. Which of the following is a guidebook for the owner on how to operate the tool
safely and maintain it properly?
A. Diary
B. Module
C. Workbook
D. User’s manual

4. Which of the following is a flat shape with 4 equal sides and every angle is a
right angle (90°)?
A. Circle
B. Rectangle
C. Square
D. Triangle

5. A component has an allowance of 0.05 mm (+ -). Which of the following can be

referred to 0.05 + ?
A. Range
B. Tolerance
C. Size of components
D. Rated quality of parts

What is It

Methods Of Calculation/Conversion Of Units Of Measurements Using

Mathematical Formula

Measurement is the process of finding out the physical quantity in terms of

time, distance, quality and economy. The word measurement comes from the Latin
word mḗnsṹra and the science of measurement is called Metrology.

There are two widely accepted and recognized used system of measurement.
The international system (SI) and the English system. The SI is expressed in metric
system of measurement which is expressed in meter for length or distance and
kilogram for mass/weight. Whereas the English system is expressed in inches or
mile for length/distance and ounce or pounds for mass/weight.

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 Measurements system
METRIC SYSTEM
Metric System, a decimal system of physical units based on a unit of length
known as the meter (Greek metron, “measure”). Introduced and adopted by law in
France in the 1790s, a majority of countries subsequently adopted the metric system
as a common system of weights and measures. Scientists in all countries use the
metric system in their work.
Using the METRIC SYSTEM
The metric system is known for its simplicity. All units of measurement in
the metric system are based on decimals—that is, units that increase or decrease
by multiples of ten. A series of Greek decimal prefixes is used to express units of
ten or greater; a similar series of Latin decimal prefixes is used to express fractions.
For example, deca equals ten, hecto equals one hundred, kilo equals one thousand,
mega equals one million, giga equals one billion, and tera equals one trillion. For
units below one, deci equals one-tenth, centi equals one-hundredth, milli equals one-
thousandth, micro equals one-millionth, nano equals one-billionth, and pico equals
one-trillionth. For conversion of metric system units to English-system units, see
Weights and Measures.
The simplicity of the metric system is evident in how easily one unit of measure
can be changed into another. To change units in the metric system, simply move the
decimal point to the right or the left, depending on whether the unit of measurement
is increasing or decreasing by ten or one hundred and so on. For example, 1,672,928
millimeters equals 167,292.8 centimeters, which equals 1,672.928 meters, which
equals 1.672928 kilometers. Compare the ease of this conversion with English units
by trying to convert 1,672,928 inches into feet, rods, furlongs, and miles.
UNITED STATES CUSTOMARY (USC)
In the United States, we have grown up with the United States Customary
(USC) System. It uses inches, feet, miles, pints, quarts, and gallons.
USING THE USC SYSTEM
When making small measurements in the USC System, you deal with small
fractions of an inch. For example, ¼, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 and 1/64. Sometimes these
may not be small enough. Many automotive measurements are in thousandths and
sometimes ten-thousandths of an inch. For example, 1/64 inch is 0.0156 inch. A
bearing clearance may be 0.002 inch (two thousandths of an inch).
TABLE FOR SMALL FRACTION TO DECIMAL AND TO METRIC.
USC Metric USC Metric USC Metric
Fraction Decimal Mm Fraction Decimal Mm Fraction Decimal Mm
1/64 0.0156 0.3969 23/64 0.3594 9.1281 11/16 0.6875 17.4625
1/32 0.0312 0.7938 3/8 0.3750 9.5250 45/64 0.7031 17.8594
3/64 0.0469 1.1906 25/64 0.3906 9.9219 23/32 0.7188 18.2562
1/16 0.0625 1.5875 13/32 0.4062 10.3188 47/64 0.7344 18.6331
5/64 0.0781 1.9844 27/64 0.4219 10.7156 3/4 0.7500 19.0500
3/32 0.0938 2.3812 7/16 0.4375 11.1125 49/64 0.7656 19.4469

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7/64 0.1094 2.7781 29/64 0.4531 11.1594 25/32 0.7812 19.8438
1/8 0.1250 3.1750 15/32 0.4688 11.9062 51/64 0.7969 20.2406
9/64 0.1406 3.5719 31/64 0.4844 12.3031 13/16 0.8125 20.6375
5/32 0.1562 3.9688 ½ 0.5000 12.7000 53/64 0.8281 21.0344
11/64 0.1719 4.3656 33/64 0.5156 13.0969 27/32 0.8438 21.4312
3/16 0.1875 4.7625 17/32 0.5312 13.4938 55/64 0.8594 21.8281
13/64 0.2031 5.1594 35/64 0.5469 13.8906 7/8 0.8750 22.2250
7/32 0.2188 5.5562 9/16 0.5625 14.2875 57/64 0.8906 22.6219
1564 0.2344 5.9531 37/64 0.5781 14.6844 29/32 0.9062 23.0188
¼ 0.2500 6.3500 19/32 0.5938 15.0812 59/64 0.9219 23.4156

U.S. Unit Metric unit Metric unit U.S. Unit

1 inch =25.4 millimeters 1 millimeter (mm) =0.03937 inch
=2.54 centimeters
1 foot (12in.) =304.8 millimeters 1 centimeter =0.3937 inch
=30.48 centimeters
=0.3048 meter
1 yard (36 in.;3ft.) =0.9144 meter 1 meter (m) =39.37 inch
=3.2808 feet
=1.0936 yards
1 mile (5280ft. =1609.3 meters 1 kilometer = 3280 feet
1760 yds) =1.6093 kilometers = 1093 yards
= 0.62137 mile
LENGTH CONVERSION
12 inches= 1 foot
3ft= 1 yard or 36 inches
1760 yards= 1 mile, or 5280 feet, or 63,360 inches
Millimeters x 0.04 =inches Inches x 25.4= millimeters
Centimeters x 0.39=inches Inches x 2.54= centimeters
Meters x 3.28=feet Feet x 3.04 = meters
Meters x 1.09=yards Yards x 0.91=meters
Kilometers x 0.6 = miles Miles x 1.6= kilometers
VOLUME COVERSION
16 fluid ounces (fl oz)= 1 pint(pt)
2 pints= 1 quart (qt)
4 quartz= 1 gallon (gal.)
Millimeters x 0.03= fluid Teaspoons x 5= Cubic feet x 0.3=cubic
ounces milliliters meters
Millimeters x 0.06 =cubic Tablespoons x 15 = Cubic yards x 0.76 =
inches milliliters cubic meters
Deciliters x 3.38= fluid Cubic inches x 16 =
ounces milliliters
Liters x 1.06 = pints Fluid ounces x 30 =
milliliters
Liters x 0.06 = quarts Cups x 0.24 = liters
Liters x 0.26= gallons Pints x 0.47= liters
Cubic meters x 35.3= cubic Quarts x 0.95 =liters
feet
Cubic meters x 1.3= cubic Gallons x 3.8 = liters
yards

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AREA CONVERSION
Sq. centimeters x 0.16 = sq. inches Sq. inches x 6.5 = sq. centimeters
Sq. meters x 1.2 = sq. yards Sq. feet x 0.09 = sq. meters
Sq. kilometers x 1.2 = sq. miles Sq. yards x 0.8 = sq. meters
Hectares (ha) x 2.5 = acres Sq. miles x 2.6 = sq. kilometers
Acres x 0.4 = hectares
FINDING AREAS OF DIFFERENT GEOMETRICAL FIGURES

TRIANGLES
A triangle has three sides and three angles
The three angles always add to 180°
Equilateral, Isosceles and Scalene
There are three special names given to triangles that tell how many sides (or angles)
are equal.

There can be 3, 2 or no equal sides/angles:

Equilateral Triangle

Three equal sides

Three equal angles,
always 60°

Isosceles Triangle

Two equal sides

Two equal angles

Scalene Triangle

No equal sides
No equal angles

How to remember? Alphabetically they go 3, 2, none:

• Equilateral: "equal"-lateral (lateral means side) so they have all equal sides
• Isosceles: means "equal legs", and we have two legs, right? Also iSOSceles
has two equal "Sides" joined by an "Odd" side.
• Scalene: means "uneven" or "odd", so no equal sides.
What Type of Angle?
Triangles can also have names that tell you what type of angle is inside:

Acute Triangle Right Triangle

All angles are Has a right
less than 90° 7 angle (90°)
 Obtuse Triangle
Has an angle
more than 90°

Combining the Names

Sometimes a triangle will have two names, for example:

Right Isosceles Triangle

Has a right angle (90°), and also two equal angles

Can you guess what the equal angles are?

Angles - The three interior angles always add to 180°

Perimeter - The perimeter is the distance around the edge of the triangle: just add
up the three sides:
Area: The area is half of the base times height.
• "b" is the distance along the base
• "h" is the height (measured at right angles to the base)
Area = ½ × b × h
The formula works for all triangles.
Note: a simpler way of writing the formula is bh/2
Example: What is the area of this triangle?
(Note: 12 is the height, not the length of the left-hand side)
Height = h = 12
Base = b = 20
Area = ½ × b × h
= ½ × 20 × 12
= 120
The base can be any side, just be sure the "height" is measured at right angles to the "base":
SQUARE (GEOMETRY)
A Square is a flat shape with 4 equal sides and every angle is a right angle (90°)

means "right angle"

show equal sides

All sides are equal in length

Each internal angle is 90°

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 Opposite sides are parallel (so it is a Parallelogram).
Area of a Square

The Area is the side length squared:

Area = a2 = a × a

Example: A square has a side length of 6 m, what is its Area?

Area = a x a
=6 m × 6 m
= 36 m2

The Area is also half of the diagonal squared:

Area = d22

Perimeter of a Square
The Perimeter is the distance around the edge.

The Perimeter is 4 times the side length:

Perimeter = 4a

Example: A square has a side length of 12 cm, what is its Perimeter?

Perimeter = 4 × 12 cm = 48 cm
Diagonals of a Square
A square has two diagonals, they are equal in length and intersect in the middle.

The Diagonal is the side length times the square root of 2:

Diagonal "d" = a × √2

Example: A square has a side length of 5 m, what is the length of a diagonal?

Diagonal Length = a × √2
= 5 × 1.41421...
= 7.071 m (to 3 decimals)
A Parallelogram is a flat shape with opposite sides parallel and equal in length.

| and || show equal sides

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 The Area is the base times the height:

Area = b × h

(h is at right angles to b)

Opposite sides are parallel

Opposite sides are equal in length

Opposite angles are equal (angles "a" are the same, and angles
"b" are the same)
Angles "a" and "b" add up to 180°, so they are supplementary
angles.
NOTE: Squares, Rectangles and Rhombuses are all Parallelograms!
Example:

A parallelogram where all angles are right angles is a rectangle!

Area of a Parallelogram

Example: A parallelogram has a base of 6 m and is 3 m high, what is its Area?

Area = 6 m × 3 m = 18 m2
Perimeter of a Parallelogram
The Perimeter is the distance around the edges.

The Perimeter is 2 times the (base + side length):

Perimeter = 2(b+s)

Example: A parallelogram has a base of 12 cm and a side length of 6 cm, what

is its Perimeter?
Perimeter = 2 × (12 cm + 6 cm) = 2 × 18 cm = 36 cm
Diagonals of a Parallelogram
The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
In other words, the diagonals intersect each other at the half-way point.
Area of a Circle
How to Calculate the Area
The area of a circle is:
π (Pi) times the Radius squared: A = π r2
or, when you know the Diameter: A = (π/4) × D2
or, when you know the Circumference: A = C2 / 4π
Example 1: What is the area of a circle with radius of
3 mm ?
Radius = r = 3
Answer:
Formula
Area= π r2
= π × 32

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= 3.14159... × (3 × 3)
= 28.27 mm2 (to 2 decimal places)
Example 2: Find the area of a circle with a diameter of 6 cm ?
Example

Given Answer:
Circle : d= 6 m Formula: A = ¼ (π x d²)
= ¼ (3.14159 x d x d)
= ¼ (3.14159 x 6 mm x 6 mm)
= 28.27mm²

REAL LIFE APPLICATION

Find piston displacement.

You can use any of the formula in finding an area of a circle, then multiply to the
depth or stroke and divide 1000 to convert to cc.
Given:
Bore diameter= 50 mm / bore radius=25 mm
Depth/stroke = 50

Formula:.
Example
PD= π (radius)2 x stroke /1000
= 3.14159 x 252 mm x 50 mm
= 3.14159 x 625 mm x 50 mm
= 98,174.6875 mm / 1000
= 98.17 cc

TECHNIQUES IN MEASURING AND DETERMINING TOLERANCE OF PARTS

There are many ways in measuring a part or component but there is difficulty
when using precision instruments specially those that require minute data. The
process in which parts are measured needs to have a corresponding data of
specifications so that a clear and objective result is attained. Using specific measuring
instrument for specific part or system to be measured is highly recommended.
Specific measuring instrument is designed for specific part or system. Using different
instruments other than is required will give you vague or incorrect result. For these
reasons, determining to find out the tolerance will give you difficulty.

In order to apply techniques and determine tolerance, some considerations

are recommended for consideration:

1. Use the Manual of Specifications

2. Use the Principles of General Rule
3. Use of Professional Experience

1. Use the Manual of Specifications.

The availability of specifications manual will speak for the tolerance of certain
part or system. User’s manual will tell you the procedures on how it check

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and the negative effect if it exceeds the standard limit value of part or system. Without
this manual, the user will only be guessing on the corresponding value of
measurements. If neglected or allowed in this manner, the parts or system will easily
give up.

2. Use the Principles of General Rule.

Sometimes, a manufacturer allows a general rule when considering tolerance
of parts or systems. They include plus minus (+) or minus (-) rule. Even with the
availability of specifications manual, manufactures accept it but do not tolerate
using it even though it does not cross the maximum limit of tolerance. Not all parts
or system can be applied with this kind of principles. The extent of tolerable limit
must be determined so that the outcome of the process can be achieved without
affecting other factors.

3. Use of Professional Experience.

This can be done if a person or user has vast, wide and long experience
working on the specific task. A novice worker must not involve himself in
duplicating this kind of ability. An experienced one because of his long immersion
in specific tasks have become expert and remember the applicable specifications of
a certain part or system including the correct tolerance.

Example:

When manufacturing a cylinder with a

length of 50 mm and a tolerance of ±0.1
mm (acceptable range: 49.9 mm to 50.1
mm), inspection with a measurement
system is assumed to be as follows.
• Measurement system A: Accuracy ±0.001 mm
• Measurement system B: Accuracy ±0.01 mm
• Measurement system C: Accuracy ±0.03 mm
According to the above, the acceptable range for each measurement system will be
as follows.
• Measurement system A: 49.901 mm to 50.099 mm
• Measurement system B: 49.910 mm to 50.090 mm
• Measurement system C: 49.930 mm to 50.070 mm
As shown above, measurement systems with higher accuracy are capable of
obtaining more accurate results. In addition, increased measurement accuracy
makes it possible to reduce the number of products with acceptable tolerances
judged mistakenly as unacceptable.

CALIBRATION AND USING TESTING INSTRUMENTS

STARRETT MICROMETER

How to Calibrate a Starrett Micrometer

Calibrating your Starrett micrometer is essential when you are working on very
precise parts in a machine shop.
Tolerances are very small and note the maximum deviation allowed from the
measurements on a blueprint. If your measuring tool is off by more than that

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amount and you are not aware, you may be wasting your time and the shop's money
on bad parts. Calibration allows the user to know that his Starrett micrometer is
accurate and acceptable for proofing parts that come out of the machine.
1. Check to see how accurate the micrometer is reading presently before calibrating.

2. Close the spindle of the Starrett micrometer by turning the thumbwheel clockwise
until the spindle front touches the anvil of the micrometer.
3. Check the reading on the sleeve and thumbwheel. The line on the sleeve should
be lined up with the zero line on the thumbwheel. Make sure to check for gaps
between the anvil and spindle before adjusting and wipe the surfaces as necessary.
4. Adjust the nut on the micrometer using the C-spanner wrench. Turn the nut in
either direction to line the sleeve line up with the zero line on the thumbwheel. Do
not force it, if it is off more than .002 of an inch, you will have to have it repaired.
Once you have adjusted it to read zero, open the spindle by turning the thumbwheel
counterclockwise and back to zero three time to make sure that the zero repeats.
Use a .25 of an inch gage block to calibrate the micrometer. Open the micrometer
spindle just past .25 of an inch. Slide the block in between the spindle and anvil and
move the spindle back so that it is touching the gage block. Look at the reading. If it
is dead on at .25 of an inch, move to Step 4. If not, use the C-spanner wrench to
adjust the micrometer so that it reads .25 accurately.
Repeat the measurement of the gage block two more times. If the measurement is off
by more than .0005 of an inch more than once, the micrometer cannot be calibrated
in this manner and must be repaired. Make sure that the surfaces of the micrometer
and the gage block are clean and free from debris that may cause a false inaccurate
reading.
Try also to measure 0.5 and 0.75 inch gage blocks as in Steps 3 and 4 to assure that
measurements along the entire inch are accurate. Sometimes, a micrometer can read
0.25 of an inch accurately, but has some issues closer to the one inch mark. This
could be from damage and lack of calibration through the years. Properly calibrating
a measuring tool includes random measurements along its entire measuring range.
VERNIER CALIPERS
Vernier Caliper Calibration Techniques & Standard Procedure
1. First and foremost, the caliper’s jaws which are the parts responsible for
measuring distances should be cleaned to make sure they are free of any dirt or
grease.
The gear should be moved back and forth to make sure that it is moving without any
hindrance.
2. Next comes the zero reading check. Bring the jaws in contact with each other and
check the reading on the dial. It should be zero. If this is not the case then set it
manually to zero.
3. Insert a 0.500 inch (12.7 mm) standard gauge block between the jaws used to
measure outer diameters. Both the jaws should be in contact with the block but do

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not press the jaws too tightly on the surface. Record the reading accurate to 3 decimal
places. Take at least three readings to eliminate any inconsistency while measuring.
Step 4 should be repeated with a 1 inch (25.4 mm) gauge block and afterwards with
a 4 inch (101.6 mm) block. Note the readings.
Vernier Caliper’s Repair & Maintenance Activities to Avoid Errors
The same procedure may be carried out using micrometer standards as well which
are of 0.150, 0.200 or 0.300 inches. Record and compare these readings as before.
To calibrate the internal jaws, set them to 0.500 inch (12.7 mm) and use the locking
screw to fix their position. Then use another calibrated vernier caliper to measure the
distance between the jaws. Record the readings and compare. Take multiple readings
for more accuracy.
Repeat step 7 setting the jaw position at 25.4 mm and 101.6 mm sequentially.
Observe and record the readings.
Now to calibrate the height measurement, set a 12.7 mm gauge block on a flat
surface. Place the caliper vertically so that its bottom flat surface rests on top of the
gauge block. Now extend the depth measuring stick using the thumb screw so that it
touches the ground and note the reading.
Repeat the step using the 25.4 mm and 101.6 mm gauge blocks. Similarly use the
micrometer standards to obtain another set of readings.
DIAL INDICATOR
How to calibrate dial indicator
Vertically operating dial indicators will be checked for accuracy and repeatability
using a precision bench micrometer in a horizontal position (a special holding fixture
may be constructed for the purpose). The horizontal test type indicator may be
checked for accuracy and repeatability using the micrometer height gage or gage
block stack-ups. In addition each indicator will be inspected for smoothness of
operation, spindle looseness, proper spring tension and backlash in reversing
direction. The following steps must be taken in inspecting dial indicators:
1) Check for sticking. Move the spindle slowly from the rest position to the maximum
limit of travel and return by means of hand pressure.
2) Check for spindle looseness by pushing the spindle back and forth in a direction
perpendicular to its axis. Check for rack pin side play by attempting to rotate the
spindle, record any deflection.
3) Note whether the return spring pressure is excessive.
4) Dial Indicator: Set the indicator up in a precision bench micrometer in a horizontal
position so that the spindle is in line with the movable anvil and bears on this anvil.
Advance the micrometer head and to different points and note whether the changes
in the micrometer head and check different points in the other direction. Note
whether there is any backlash and record results on the calibration record.
Test Indicator: Mount the indicator on a surface gage or height gage and zero the
indicator to zero on the micrometer height master. Rotate the micrometer head to

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different points and note whether the changes in the indicator are the same as shown
on the micrometer head. Reverse direction of the micrometer head and check at
different points in the opposite direction, note whether there is any backlash and
report results on the calibration record.
Acceptance limits: Each indicator must meet the following requirements. A) The
spindle is not to stick at any point across the entire range of the indicator. B) Spindle
play and rack pin side play must not exceed 0.0002 inch deflection in the dial reading.
C) There is to be no excessive spring pressure.
Accuracy of calibration will be within plus or minus one unit of graduation at any
point covering the entire range of the indicator. The indicator is to repeat to zero at
rest. On indicators graduated to 0.0001 inch or less the acceptable tolerance for this
requirement is one graduation. On indicators where the graduations are 0.0005 inch
or more the tolerance is 0.0002 inch.

What’s More

Directions: Solve the following problem. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. Find the area of a circle with a diameter of 4.5 inches?
A. 6 inches
B. b.15.90 inches
C. 36 inch
D. 46 inches
2. Find the area of a circle with a radius of 4.5 cm?
A. 35 cm
B. 54 cm
C. 63.61 cm
D. 75 cm
3. Find the area of a parallelogram with a height of 4.5 mm and 6 mm base?
A. 27 mm
B. 37 mm
C. 47 mm
D. 51 mm
4. Find the area of a triangle with a base 5 mm and 5 mm height?
A. 10 mm
B. 12.5 mm
C. 18 mm
D. 20 mm
5. Find the perimeter of a square with a length 7 mm?
A. 15 mm
B. 20 mm
C. 28 mm
D. 30 mm

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Complete the sentences below to give the whole idea of the lesson.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. The word measurement comes from the Latin word mḗnsṹra and the science of
measurement is called .
A. method
B. meterage
C. metrology
D. mereology

2. Meter, centimeter, kilometer, and liter are unit of measurement.

A. Metric system
B. Standard system
C. Philippines system
D. United States Customary system
3. Inches, foot, yard, miles and ounce are unit of measurement.
A. Metric system
B. Standard system
C. Philippines system
D. United States Customary System
4. There is difficulty when using precision instruments especially those that require
.
A. minute data
B. hydraulic instrument
C. mechanical instrument
D. pneumatic instrument
5. can be done if a person or user has vast, wide and long experience
working on the specific task.
A. Use of service manual
B. Use of Professional Experience
C. Use the Manual of Specifications
D. Use the Principles of General Rule

What I Can Do
Directions. Using a steel rule or any measuring instrument, measure
and calculate the piston displacement of any available cylinder block in your school
or at home.
Procedures to be observe.
Step 1. Select measuring tools in line with job requirements
Step 2. Obtain specs from manuals or any reliable source.
Step 3. Use properly instruments according to manufacturer’s standard.
Step 4. Measures bore correctly and properly.

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 Step 5. Perform calculations needed to complete the task using correct formula.
Step 6. Measures bore correctly and properly.
Step 7. Perform calculations needed to complete the task using correct formula
Write on your activity note your computation.
Performance Criteria Score

The students demonstrate correct procedures 10

The students demonstrate 4 correct procedures 8

The students demonstrated 3 correct procedures 6

The students demonstrated 2 correct procedures 4

The students demonstrated 1 correct procedure 2

The students did not perform 0

Assessment

Directions: Select the best answer of the following questions. Write the answers in
your activity notebook.
1. 6.4 feet = meters
A. 23 m
B. 34 m
C. 19.555 m
D. 19.456 m
2. 9 liters = pints
A. 10.5 pints
B. 12 pints
C. 18.4 pints
D. 18.9 pints
3. 12 liters = gallons
A. 3 gallons
B. 3.12 gallons
C. 4 gallons
D. 8 gallons
4. 10 kilometers = miles
A. 5 miles
B. 4.8 miles
C. 6 miles
D. 8 miles
5. 8 quarts = liters
A. 4.75 liters
B. 3.8 liters
C. 4.8 liters
D. 5 liters
6. 5 centimeters = inches
A. 1.95 inches

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 B. 2.95 inches
C. 3.12 inches
C. 4 inches
7. 4 millimeters = inches
A. 0.16 inches
B. 0.4 inches
C. 1.16 inches
D. 2.8 inches
8. In estimating or making parts tolerance, a must not involve himself in
duplicating this ability of an experienced worker.
A. Contractual
B. Expert worker
C. Novice worker
D. Lazy worker

9. A triangle has a right angle of (90°)

A. Left triangle
B. Right triangle
C. Obtuse triangle
D. Isosceles triangle
10. A rectangle has a length of 10 mm and 5 mm width. What is the area of the
rectangle?
A. 15 mm
B. 19.50 mm
C. 50 mm
D. 55 mm
11. One of the formula of solving an area of a circle is .
A. A= π r2
B. A= π 32
C. A= L x W
D. A= B x H
12. On indicators where the graduations are 0.0005 inch or more the
tolerance is .
A. 0.0002 inch
B. 0.020 inch
C. 0.17 inch
D. 0.20 inch
13. Philippines and our neighboring country are mostly using international
standard measurement which is
A. English system
B. Metric system
C. Standard system
D. Unified system
14. if a square has a length of 5 cm the perimeter of the square is .
A. 0.09 cm
B. 9 cm
C. 20cm
D. 25cm
15. To calibrate micrometer use gage block for checking accuracy.

A. 0.025inch
B. 0.25inch
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 C. 25 inches
D. 100 inches

Additional Activities

Visit a motorcycle shop or at the terminal of motorcycle in your community. Take a

picture on the different brand of motorcycle. Ask for permission first to the owner if
you can do so. Write your answer on your activity notebook.
List at least 5 motorcycle.
Record the following:
1. brand name:
2. model:
3. engine cc:

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Answer Key
 EDITOR’S NOTE

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addressing the new normal. Contents of this module were based
on DepEd’s Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC). This
is a supplementary material to be used by all learners of region
XII in all public schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The process of
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