S.I.

SYSTEM
As per S.I.System(systems international) fundamental unit of
length is METER
1.METER=1000MM
1CENTIMETER=10MM
1MILIMETER=1000MICRON
1MICRON=0.001MM
An alternate system of length measurements is British system in
this base unit is standard yard
Steel Rule
 It is used for measuring(length,width,Thickness),
marking(Required lengh on work surface)and
testing flatness.
 It is usually graduated in both inches and
millimeters.
MATERIL It is made from spring steel or
stainless steel
 CONSTRUCTION:

The edges are accurately ground to form straight

edge.
The surface of steel rule is satin chrome finished to
reduce glare and prevent rusting.
ACCURACY(Least count): Reading accuracy(least
count) of steel rule is 0.5mm in metric system and 1/64”
in British system
SIZE OF STEEL RULE: Steel rule are available in
different length .The common size being
150mm,300mm,600mm.
The steel rule graduated in
10mm,5mm,1mm,0.5mm
Steel Rule
Steel Rule
Other types of rule

Narrow steel rules

Short steel rules
Full flexible steel rule
with tapered end
Other types of steel rules
1.Narrow steel Rule
 Is used to measure depth of key
ways depth of blind holes which
are not possible to measure with
ordinary steel rule its width is
5mm and thickness 2mm
Short steel rules

This set of five small rules together

with a holder is extremely useful for
measurements in confined or hard
to reach locations which prevent the
use of ordinary steel rules.
It is used suitably for measuring
grooves, short shoulder, recesses,
key ways etc
The rules are easily inserted in the
slotted end of the holder and are
rigidly clamped in place by a slight
turn of the knurled nut at the end of
the handle. Five rule lengths are
provided 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", ¾”
and 1"
Full flexible steel rule with tapered end
This rule is a favorite with all
mechanics since it s tapered end
permits measuring of inside size
of small holes, narrow slots,
grooves,etc
This rule has a taper from
1/ 2 inch width at the
2 inch graduation to 1/8
inch width at the end.