TLE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENACE – 7/8

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Quarter: 0 Week: 4 MELC(s): Measurements and Calculations

MELC Code: TLE_IAEI7/8MC-0d-2
➢ Title of Textbook/LM to Study: TLE 7/8 LM Electrical Installation and
Maintenance (EIM), Page 46
➢ Topic: Measurements and Calculations
➢ Objectives: Perform a specific task using appropriate measuring device for
specific task and be able to compute the given data.

Let Us Discover

Measurement is the process or the result of determining the ratio of a physical quantity,
such as a length, time, temperature, etc., to units of measurement, such as the meter,
second, or degree Celsius. The science of measurement is called metrology.
The two types of system of measurements are:
❖ English system is the foot-pound-second system of units such as inch, yard, and miles.
❖ Metric system is a decimalized system of measurement and is based on the meter and
the kilogram such as millimeter, centimeter, decimeter, and meter.
Reading Inches Reading Centimeters
To be able to scale the English System learn first In reading SI, let us start with the millimeter unit
the illustration. and measurement. Study
the illustration below

Reading Resistance using Multi-tester Reading Voltage using Multi-tester

In reading the resistance, place the very top

reading graduations, which is;
There are three (3) final graduations per
▪ 0-20 counted by 1 per graduations
measurement, 10volts, 50volts, and 250volts.
▪ 20-50 counted by 2 per graduations
▪ 10 volts- counted 0.2 per graduations
▪ 50-100 counted by 10 per graduations
▪ 50 volts- counted 1per graduations
▪ 100-200 counted by 20 per graduations
▪ 250 volts - counted 5per graduations
▪ 200-500 counted by 100 per graduations
▪ 500-1k counted by 500
▪ 1k-3k counted 2k per graduations
(and if it is infinity, it means short.)

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 Reading Current using Ammeter Reading size of the wire using Wire Gauge
and Caliper

Reading measurements varies in type and the

capacity of measuring tools to be used. The
sample illustrations range only at 15 amperes;
Small hand scale- 0 to 1 ampere counted 0.2
mA per graduations.
In a small illustration on the left side, the reading
starts at 0 to the first graduation with 0.2mA, next Steps:
counted as 0.4Ma, next to 0.6mA, and so on to 1. Prepare the wire to be measured.
reach long hand scale ranging as 1 amp. The 2. In reading, look at the size of the wire and the
same procedure is used to count up to 2amp, size of holes and compare for immediate
next to 3amp, and so on. reading results.
Longhand scale- 0 to 15 amperes counted as 1 3. If your wire fits with measuring holes, then read
ampere per graduations. measurements and if you are using caliper
just fit insulator or open conductor wire and
read measurements.
4. Reading begins with 0, the bigger size, and
ends with 36, a hair-thin wire.
CALCULATIONS
Conversion of Units
Conversion Sample Computations b. 24 inches to _____cm c. 3 feet to ________cm
Table a. 85 cm to _____inch Since 2.54 cm is equal Since 12 inches is equal
1 inch = 2.54 cm Since 1 inch is equal to to 1 inch to 1 foot, and 2.54cm is
1 foot = 30.48 cm 2.54 cm Solution: equal to 1 inch
2.54 cm
1 yard = 91.44 m Solution: 24 inches X Solution:
1 inch
1 yard = 36 inches 85 cm X 1 inch 36 inches =_______cm
2.54 cm =24 X 2.54 2.54 cm
10 mm =1 cm
85 36 inches X
10 cm =1 dm = =60.96 cm 1 inch
2.54 = 36 X 2.54
10 dm =1m
=33.46 inches = 91.44 cm

Let Us Try

Directions: Look at the illustration or drawing below. Read the graduation indicated by the test item.
The reading is in centimeter/millimeter if it is in Metric System, and in inches, if it is in
English System.
1. Reading English System of Measurements
1

1 inch

2 3 4 5

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2. Reading Metric System of Measurements
6 10 8
10mm

7 9

Let Us Do

A. Directions: B. Directions: C. Directions:

Write the correct unit
abbreviation of the following:
_______ 1. Centimeter
_______ 2. Meter
_______ 3. Resistance
_______ 4. Ampere
_______5. Feet
Write the equivalent value of Convert the following:
the given unit.
6. 1cm is _____ mm 11. 10 ft. = ________ cm
7. 1 yard is _____ in. 12. 70 cm = ________ mm
8. 1dm is _____ cm 13. 15 inches = ________ ft.
9. 10mm is _____ cm 14. 5 meters = _________ft.
10. 1foot is _____ in. 15. 1meter = _________in.

Let Us Apply

Directions: Using a pull-push rule, measure the things mentioned below that are available
at your home. Fill out your answers inside the corresponding box.
Object to be Measured English System Metric System

Pull-push rule feet inches meter centimeter

1. standard height of the door 83” 2.10
2. height of window 71” 1.80
3. height of the floor to the bottom of window 35.5” 0.90
4. height of switches 53” 1.35
5. height of power outlets 14” 0.35
6. height of the table 33.5” 0.85
7. standard wall 118” 3.0
8. extension of roof outside 35.5” 0.90
9. height of panel board 59” 1.50
10. height of cabinet 63” 1.60

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