SYSTEM OF
MEASUREMENT
system of measurement
• is a set of units which can be used
to specify
• anything can be measured.
• These are common units of measurement
used in making layout and
• installation of electrical materials:
LINEAR MEASURES
English system
• provides the creative
way on how people can
Inch
measure by themselves. Yard
For example, people Miles
measure shorter distance
on the ground with their
feet. They measure long
distances by their palms
which is equal to yard.
Metric system
• is a decimalized system of measurement. It exists
in several variations with different choices of
base units. Metric units are widely used around
the world for personal, commercial and scientific
purpose
Millimeter
Centimeter
Decimeter
Meter
English units and each equivalent
• 12 inches = foot(ft)
• 1 foot = 3yard (yd)
• 1 yard = 36 inches
Metric units and each equivalent
• 10millimeter (mm) = 1centimeter
(cm)
• 10centimeter = 1decimeter(dm)
• 10 decimeter = 1meter
English to metric equivalent
• 1 inch = 2.54 cm
• 1 foot = 30.48 cm
• 1 yard = 91.44 cm
The centimeter graduation
• How to read the cm graduation:
• 1. First graduation is .5 mm
• 2. Second graduation is 1mm
• 3. Third graduation is 1.5mm
• 4. Fourth graduation is 2mm
The inch graduation
• How to read the inch
graduation:
• 1. First graduation is
1/16
• 2. Second graduation is
18
• 3. Third graduation is
3/16
• 4. Fourth graduation is
1/4, then follow the
given scale above.
THE MULTITESTER
THE MULTITESTER
• The Multitester or multimeter is sometimes called
the VOM (voltmeter,
• ohmmeter, milliammeter). It is the best
instrument that can measure voltage,
• resistance and current. It is generally made of
two types: the analog and the digital.
PARTS OF A MULTI
TESTER
Proper care and maintenance of the multi tester
• Read manual of instructions on how to operate the multi-tester.
• In reading the amount of voltage, always start with the highest range to
avoid
• reading voltage higher than the tester setting.
• Be sure that the tester is set to the correct range setting: resistance
range
• when measuring the ohm, voltage range when measuring voltage and
• ammeter range when measuring the value of electric current.
• Always check the condition of its battery. Worn out batteries will damage
the
• internal setting of the tester.
• When the tester is not in used or will be stored, set the selector switch to
• 1000V or to OFF position.
• Never drop the tester.
