TLE-EIM

8-GEMINI
8-AQUARIUS
8-ARIES
8-CAPRICORN
OBJECTIV
ES
LO 2. Carry out
measurements and
calculations
1.1 Use appropriate measuring
devices for specific tasks
1.2 Compute for required data
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
 A. LINEAR MEASURES

• ENGLISH SYSTEM

provides the creative way on how people can measure by

themselves. For example, people measure shorter
distance on the ground with their feet. They measure
long distances by their palms which is equal to a yard.
2. 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.
B. ENGLISH UNITS AND EACH
E Q U I VA L E N T

12 inches = foot(ft)
1 foot = 3yard (yd)
1 yard = 36 inches
 C. METRIC UNITS AND EACH
E Q U I VA L E N T

10millimeter (mm) = 1centimeter (cm)

10centimeter = 1decimeter(dm)
10 decimeter = 1meter
D. ENGLISH TO METRIC
E Q U I VA L E N T

1 inch = 2.54 cm
1 foot = 30.48 cm
1 yard = 91.44 cm
 C O N V E RT T H E F O L L O W I N G :
3 feet= ? inches
9 yard= ? feet
1 ¾ yard= ? inches 3 yd. = ? cm
125 mm= ? cm 4.5 in. = ? cm
3.5 m= ? dm 243.84 cm = ? ft
48 dm= ? cm
E. The centimeter graduation

The graduation shows that every digit is .5mm

1. First graduation is .5 mm
2. Second graduation is 1mm
3. Third graduation is 1.5mm
4. Fourth graduation is 2mm
Read the graduation

5
Read the graduation

1
Read the graduation

4
Read the graduation

12
Read the graduation in cm. and mm.

24
F. 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.
Read the graduation

4 5
Read the graduation

11 12
Read the graduation

6 7
Read the graduation

2 3
Read the graduation

8 9
Read the graduation

1 2
 Converting the unit of measurement from English
to metric and vice versa
Example: 12 inches = _____ cm.
Since, 12 in. = 2.54 cm. Cancel the common unit and apply
cross multiplication.
1 in
12 x 2.54 cm. Perform the indicated operation.

1
Therefore: 12 in. = 30.48 cm.
Example 2: 6 feet = _____ inches
Since:
6 feet = 12 inches
1 ft
= 6 x 12 in.
1

Therefore: 6 ft. = 72 in.

 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.
Adjustment screw
POINTER. The needle-
shaped rod that moves
over the scale of a
meter. It is
mechanically
connected to the
moving coil. It indicates
the measured values on
the multimeter
SCALE is a series of
marking used for reading the
value of a quantity. SCALE -
can have different types of
scale, for voltage and current
readings the scales have
mostly linear which means
equal division. For resistance
readings, the scale have
logarithmic which means
unequal divisions.
Adjustment screw
makes it possible to
adjust the pointer
to the zero position
of the scale.
RANGE
SELECTOR
KNOB (Selector
switch) makes it
possible to select
different functions
and range of the
meter.
Zero-ohm
Adjusting Knob is
used to zero-in
the pointer before
measuring
resistance.
Test probe positive
(red), negative
(black) is used to
connect the circuit
to the electrical
components being
Tested.
Directions: Convert the given data to its
equivalent unit of measurement.
1. 10 ft = cm 6. 3 foot = inch
2. 70 cm = mm 7. 5 foot = yard
3. 15 in = ft. 8. 2 yard = inch
4. 5 m = yd. 9. 60 dm = meter
5. 10 mm = cm 10. 1 inch = cm
B. Directions: Identify the parts of multi-tester
indicated by the arrow.