AC131 – GRAPHICS 1

MODULE 3 – DIMENSIONING & ITS TYPES

 CONTENT

• LESSON OBJECTIVES
• TOPIC DISCUSSION: Dimensioning – Definition,
Types, Order and Elements of Dimensioning
• PLATEWORK INSTRUCTIONS
• Q&A
 Lesson Objectives

1. Get acquainted with the definition, elements and

order of dimensioning.
2. Identify the different types of dimensioning and
dimensioning systems.
3. Execute and apply dimensioning onto drawing
based on the given figures thru platework
assignment.
DIMENSIONING
What Is Meant by
Dimensioning?
Dimensioning is the process of
measuring either the area or the
volume that an object occupies.

It is utilized to indicate on a
drawing, the sizes of the object and
the other details essential for its
construction and function using
lines, numerals, symbols, notes, etc.
Purpose of
Dimensioning
Communication is the
fundamental purpose of
dimensions.
• To provide a clear and
complete description or
measurement of an object
or part.
• To make the drawing easier
to understand (for example:
by the manufacturer or
builder).
• Simpler to draw, redraw, or
reproduce.
Dimensioning should
follow these guidelines:

• Accuracy: correct values must

be given.
• Clearness: dimensions must be
placed in appropriate positions.
• Completeness: nothing must be
left out and nothing duplicated.
• Readability: the appropriate line
quality must be used for
legibility.
ELEMENTS OF
DIMENSIONING
1. DIMENSION LINES are used to show
the measurement of an object. This line
should be at a distance from 10 mm to 15
mm from the object line. 2H or 4H pencil is
used for this purpose.

DIMENSION LINES SHOULD BE

PARALLEL TO THE ITS OBJECT.
WHEN THE DIMENSIONS ARE
STACKED, THERE SHOULD BE A GAP
OF AT LEAST 1/4” OR 6MM.

NUMBERS/TEXT ARE ALIGNED ON

THE CENTER OF THE DIMENSION
LINE

ARROWS, TICKS, OR DOTS ARE USED

TO INDICATE THE END OF THE
DIMENSION LINE
DIMENSION LINE TERMINATORS:

- ARROW
- DATUM
- DOT
- ARCHITECTURAL TICK
2. EXTENSION LINES are located at the end of the dimension line extend from
the object that is being measured. There should be a distance of 1 mm
between them and the object line. 2H or 4H pencil is used for this purpose.

EXTENSION LINES SHOULD

HAVE A GAP OF AT LEAST
1/16” OR 1.60MM FROM ITS
OBJECT TO AVOID
CONFUSION
EXTENSION LINES SHOULD
CONTINUE PAST THE
DIMENSION LINE AT LEAST
1/8” OR 3.00 MM.
3. Center Line:
Such a line is used to
represent the center of a
cylindrical part of a drawing.
This should be extended up to
1 mm distance from the object
line.

4. Leader Line:
Any note or specification is
written on an object with the
help of this line. This is drawn
with 2H or 4H Pencil. Leaders
are never drawn horizontal,
vertical, curved, or freehand.
They are generally drawn at
any convenient angle 30°,45°,
and 60°.
5. Arrowhead:
This is used at the ends of a
dimension and the end of a
leader. The length of the
arrow-head used in
engineering drawing 3 mm.
Usually, the arrowhead must
include angles of a minimum
of 15°.

The Arrowhead may be open

or close or closed and filled.
Generally, the length of the arrowhead for small
drawing is 3 mm and for large drawing the length of
the arrowhead is 5 mm.
When the space to accommodate the termination of
arrowheads is insufficient, oblique stroke and points
may be used.
 IF THE TEXT DOES NOT FIT, IT MAY
BE PLACED OUTSIDE THE
6. Dimension Text (Numbers):
DIMENSION LINE
After the completion of any
geometric shape of an object,
the writing of its size is desired.
Numbers are used for this
purpose. The height of the
number is kept 3 mm.

DIMENSION TEXT ARE

PLACE IN THE CENTER
OF THE DIMENSION LINE
Order of Dimensioning
After completing a drawing, the following order is to be kept in
mind.

1. Drawing of Extension Line.

2. Drawing of Dimension Line.
3. Drawing of Arrow Heads.
4. Writing of Numerical Value.
5. Drawing of Cutting Plane Line.
6. Drawing of Leader Line.
7. Drawing of Center Line.
8. Writing of Notes and Specifications.
DIMENSIONING
SYSTEMS
Recommended system of placing
the dimensions.
UNIDIRECTIONAL

ARE PLACED IN AN
ORIENTATION WHERE ALL
THE DIMENSIONS CAN BE
READ FROM THE BOTTOM OF
THE DRAWING SHEET;
PLACED IN THE HORIZONTAL
DIRECTION ONLY.
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ALIGNED

ARE PLACED IN AN ORIENTATION

WHERE HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS CAN
BE READ FROM THE BOTTOM AND;

VERTICAL DIMENSIONS CAN BE READ

FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE
DRAWING SHEET
 Use only one placing
of dimension system
in one entire drawing.
The aligned and
unidirectional system
should not be mixed
in one drawing.
Classification of Dimensioning
(based on arrangement of dimensions)
A. LINEAR DIMENSIONS

B. ANGULAR DIMENSIONS

C. ARCS AND CIRCLE DIMENSIONS

 A. LINEAR DIMENSION

• CHAIN DIMENSIONING
- DIMENSIONING FROM
FEATURE TO FEATURE OR
POINT TO POINT; successive
dimensions are arranged in a
continuous straight line.
• PARALLEL
DIMENSIONING
- DIMENSIONING
ORIGINATES FROM A
DATUM OR A COMMON
CORNER OF AN OBJECT

DATUM
 B. ANGULAR DIMENSION

• COORDINATE METHOD • ANGULAR METHOD

- USING TWO LOCATION DISTANCES - USING ONE LOCATION DISTANCE
OR THE COORDINATES OF AN AND THE DIMENSION OF THE
ANGLE. ANGLE.
 ARC AND CIRCLE DIMENSION

• ARCS AND CIRCLES ARE DIMENSIONED IN VIEWS THAT SHOW

THE ARC OR CIRCLE.

• ARCS ARE DIMENSIONED WITH A LEADER TO IDENTIFY THE

RADIUS; IN SOME CASES, A CENTER MARK IS INCLUDED.

• CIRCLES SHOULD HAVE A CENTER MARK AND ARE

DIMENSIONED WITH A LEADER TO IDENTIFY THE DIAMETER.
ARC AND CIRCLE DIMENSION
ARC AND CIRCLE DIMENSION
 PLATEWORK # 4 - DIMENSIONING
1. Draw 6 boxes on your sketchpad – 3 on top and 3 below. Use the same spacing and
margins from Platework#3.
2. Shapes are provided for you to follow (shown in the next slide).
3. Create your own measurement for each shape.
4. Proportion each shape in each box to accommodate the shape, dimensions and lines.
5. Measure all parts of each shape and use either Unidirectional or Aligned Dimensioning
system when writing your dimensions.
6. Label each drawing afterwards with the following: (a) dimensioning system used, and
(b) classification of dimensioning used.
7. Write the label below your drawings.
8. Use technical pens for your drawings and dimensions, border and title block. For
border lines, use 0.6mm or 0.7mm. For lettering and boxes, use either 0.3mm, 0.4mm
or 0.5mm. For object line, use 0.5mm. For dimension text, use 0.3mm or lower.
9. Draw as neatly as possible.
10. Take a clear photo of your finished work and submit in our NeoLMS Dropbox.
 45.5cm

1.5cm 42.5cm 1.5cm

1.5cm

30.5cm
25cm

0.5cm
NAME, COURSE, YEAR&SECTION: SUBJECT, PLATE# &TITLE: INSTRUCTOR & DATE: RATING:
LOGO JUAN DELA CRUZ GRAPHICS1-PLATE#4 RANDY TOLENTINO

2cm

1.5cm
BS ARCH 1C DIMENSIONING 10-03-22

2.5cm 12.5cm 12.5cm 12.5cm 2.5cm

 Materials

• Sketchpad
• Graphite (H, 2H) or Mechanical Pencils
• Technical pen 0.3mm, 0.4mm, 0.5mm, 0.6mm, 0.7mm.
• Drawing and measuring tools and equipment (triangles,
compass, etc.)

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 Resources:
https://www.theengineerspost.com/dimensioning-systems/
https://akanmukehinde.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/technical-drawing-dimensioning/
https://mechanicaljungle.com/types-of-dimensioning/
https://civilseek.com/dimensioning/
https://www.mcgill.ca/engineeringdesign/step-step-design-process/basics-graphics-communicat
ion/principles-dimensioning
https://slideplayer.com/slide/5030149/