Quick Answer: The Vernier Calliper IME type takes inside, outside, depth and step measurements, with a least count of 0.1 mm and 1/128 inch. It has a measuring range of 125 mm (5 inches) or 150 mm (6 inches).
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Four-way measuring: inside, outside, depth and step
Least count 0.1 mm and 1/128 inch on metric and inch scales
Measuring range 125 mm / 5 inches or 150 mm / 6 inches
Hardened stainless steel or ground tool steel
Etched graduations to reduce parallax
Thumb roller with locking screw
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Measuring range
125 mm / 5 inches to 150 mm / 6 inches
Least count
0.1 mm and 1/128 inch
Material
Hardened stainless steel / ground tool steel
Measurement modes
Inside, outside, depth, step
Scale
Chemically etched graduations
Locking
Thumb-driven friction roller with locking screw
About This Product
The vernier calliper is the standard tool for teaching students to read a main scale and vernier together, measuring the diameter of rods and tubes, the bore of a pipe and the depth of a hole. It is used in school physics practicals and in engineering and vocational workshops.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the least count of the IME type vernier calliper?
It reads to 0.1 mm on the metric scale and 1/128 inch on the inch scale.
What can it measure?
It measures inside, outside, depth and step dimensions.