Module # 3:

Measuring Tools and

Implements
 1. IDENTIFY 2. CHOOSE
OBJECT OR TEST
Learning COMPONENT INSTRUMENTS
TO BE USED
Competency: TO BE
MEASURED. FOR SPECIFIC
TASKS.

3. IDENTIFY
ALTERNATIVE
MEASURING TOOLS
WITHOUT SACRIFICING
COST AND QUALITY OF
WORK.
 Direction: Fill each circle with words that are related to the
main topic in the center. Then fill the rectangular box with
their uses or functions.

CONCEPT
MAP

MEASURING
TOOLS
Hello! We are the Electrical Measuring
Tools and Instrument. We make every day
living easy, from measuring the size of the
wire, resistance, current, and voltage, up
to computing the total electricity consumed
at your home. But did you know where we
come from?
These are used to measure currents, voltages, resistances, wattages and
other important elements in electrical works. Different kinds of
measuring tools and precision measuring instruments are as follows:

Measuring
Tools
and 1.Test Light - is a pocket size tool used to test
the line wire or circuit if there is current in it.
Implements

2. Micrometer - is used to measure the diameter of

wires/conductors in circular mils. It can measure
small and big sizes of wires and cables.
3. Wire Gauge - is used in determining
the size of wires/conductors. The gauge
ranges from 0 to 60 AWG (American
wire gauge).

4. Ruler/foot rule - is a measuring tool

used to measure length, width and
thickness of short flat object and in
sketching straight lines.

5. Pull-Push Rule - is a measuring

tool used to measure the length of an
object in centimeter and inches.
 6. Ammeter - is an instrument used to measure
the amount of electrical current intensity in a
circuit. The unit of measure
is ampere (a). It is connected along or series to
the circuit.

7. Voltmeter - is an instrument used to

measure electrical pressure or voltage of
a circuit. The unit of measure is volt (v). This
is connected across or parallel to the circuit.

8. Clamp Ammeter - is also called tong-

tester. It is used to measure current
flowing in a conductor. It is clamped or
hanged in a conductor.
9. Volt-Ohmmeter (VOM) otherwise called
as Multi-tester - is used to measure the voltage,
resistance and current of a circuit. It is connected
in parallel or series with the circuit depending on
what to measure.

10. Megohmmeter or insulation resistance

tester - is a special type of ohmmeter used
to measure the electrical resistance of
insulators.
 Measurement is the process or the result of determining
the ratio of a physical quantity, such as a length, time,
temperature, etc., to a unit of measurement, such as the
meter, second or degree Celsius. The science of
measurement is called metrology. The English word
measurement originates from the Latin mēnsūra and the
verb metiri through the Middle French mesure.
Activity 1 WORD HUNT
Directions: Copy the puzzle and search the words listed below.

Micrometer Test Light Pull-push Rule Clamp Ammeter Voltmeter

Wire gauge Ruler Multi-tester Megohmmeter Ammeter

R E T E M M A P M A L C
A U Q O D S G H U K A V
S R L P B N Z X L G M O
M T W E K L P D T S M L
L U E Y R Q E R I F E T
G I T M C V B N T M T M
M I C R O M E T E R E E
T O R J W Q Z G S A R T
K M E G O H M E T E R E
W I R E G A U G E X C R
O F Y G N E I O R T Y H
P U L L P U S H R U L E
Write the functions of the following electrical supplies, materials, and tool.

Electrical Supplies, Materials, Functions

and Tools

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4.

5.
 Reflection
Measuring tools are devices, gadgets or equipment’s
used as aid in finding such they are calibrated exact
numerical values of a certain object. These are usually
made up of either synthetic or natural materials. They
are calibrated with the standards of measurements to
provide precise and accurate results. Mostly are used in
several purposes while others are only for a specific
function.
 Application

Directions: Using a Ruler, measure the length, width and thickness/height of the
following shapes. Use the Metric System. Write your answer on your notebook.

1.Length:_________
Width:_________

2. Length: __________
Width-:___________

3.Length:__________
Width:____________
 Measuring tools are devices,
gadgets or equipment’s used as aid
in finding such they are calibrated
exact numerical values of a certain
object. These are usually made up
REFLECTION of either synthetic or natural
materials. They are calibrated with
the standards of measurements to
provide precise and accurate
results. Mostly are used in several
purposes while others are only for
a specific function.
 Lesson2:
Performing Mensuration and
Calculation
L E A R N I N G COMPETENCY:

1. Define what a multitester is

2. Identify and enumerate the parts of a

multitester

3. Recognize the function of the parts of a

multi-tester
 PRE-TEST
I. Let us check your knowledge about measuring instruments. Arrange the letters to form words
pertaining to electrical measuring tools and instruments. Write your answer inside Box B

BOX A BOX B

1. ENTROIP 1.
2. ANGER ROLECEST BONK 2.
3. JUSTMADENT SWERC 3.
4. ACELS 4.
5.SETT POBER 5.
6. NEPAL CORIDITIAN 6.

II. Arrange the small picture in the box to see the big picture
Let us check if you can still remember the skills in
converting English system of measurement to Metric
system of measurement. Answer the given figures.
1. if 1 inch is equivalent to 2.54 cm, how many inches are
there in 254 cm?
2. 1 foot is equivalent 30.48 cm, how many centimetres are
there in 5 feet?
3. 1 yard is equivalent to 91.44 cm, how many yards are there
in 457.2 cm?
 Parts of a MULTITESTER

Hi! I am Mr. VOM. I’m here to discuss

parts of a multitester. A multitester is a
devise used to measure voltage,
resistance and current in electronics &
electrical equipment. It is also used to test
continuity between to 2 points to verify if
there is any breaks in circuit on line. It is the
best instrument that can measure voltage,
amperes and ohms. It is generally made of
two types: the analog and the digital.
 VOLTS, AMPS, OHMS- What does it mean?
Before we learn the parts of a multitester we need to become
familiar with the
quantities we are going to be measuring.
QUANTITIES AND TERMS USED IN ELECTRICAL
1. VOLTS- This is the pressure between two points in an
electrical circuit. It could be measured across the voltage
source or other components connected in the circuit

2. AMPS- this is a measure of the current flowing between two

points in an electrical
circuit.
3. OHMS- A measure of the resistance to flow in a circuit

4. LOAD- A device or component which draws power from a

voltage source. This could be an electronic resistor, bulb,
electric heater, motor, or any electrical appliances.

5. GROUND- this is usually the point in a circuit to which the

negative terminal of a battery or power supply connected

6. DC- Direct Current. Current flows only one way from a DC

source, an example of
7. AC- Alternating Current. Current flows one way from a source,
reverses, and then flows the other way. This happens many times
a second at a rate determined by the frequency which is typically
50 or 60 hertz.

8. POLARITY- A term used to describe the direction of flow of

current in a circuit or which points are positive and which are
negative which a reference point.
The following are the parts of a multitester

1. POINTER POINTER. The needle-shaped rod

that moves over the scale of a
meter.

Pointer It is mechanically
connected to the moving coil. it
indicates the measured values on
the multimeter

2. RANGE SELECTOR RANGE SELECTOR

KNOB (Selector
KNOB switch) makes it possible
to select different
functions
and range of the meter
3. ADJUSTMENT Adjustment screw makes it
SCREW possible to adjust the
pointer to the zero position
of the scale.

SCALE is a series of marking used

4. SCALE 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.
3.

5. TEST PROBE Probes. Are the handles used to hold tip

on the tested connection.

Red meter lead- Is connected to

Voltage/Resistance or amperage port
and considered as the positive connection.

Black meter lead- is always connected to

the common port and considered as the
negative connection.

6. PANEL INDICATOR
Panel Indicator. Shows each function
and setting range to turn dial to.
 The different parts of a multitester
has its own function and use knowing them
very well can help you to carryout
electrical works such as measuring volts,
amperes and ohms of electricity.
I. Given the description on Column A, identify the electrical terms from Column B.

COLUMN A COLUMN A
1. This is the pressure between two points in an
electrical circuit. It could be measured across the voltage A. AMPS
source or other components connected in the circuit

2. This is a measure of the current flowing between two B. LOAD

points in an electrical circuit.
3. A measure of the resistance to flow in a circuit. C. GROUND
4. A device or component which draws power from
a voltage source. This could be an electronic resistor, bulb, D. VOLTS
electric heater, motor, or any electrical appliances.

5. This is usually the point in a circuit to which the negative E. OHMS

terminal of a battery or power supply connected.
II. Direction: draw an arrow to match the parts of a multitester from column
A to their functions in column B.
COLUMN A COLUMN B

1. POINTER A. Are the handles used to hold tip on the tested connection.

2. RANGE SELECTOR KNOB B. Shows each function and setting range to turn dial to.

C. The needle-shaped rod that moves over the scale of a meter.

Pointer It is mechanically connected to the moving coil. it
3. ADJUSTMENT SCREW indicates the measured values on the multitester

D. Makes it possible to adjust the pointer to the zero

4. SCALE position of the scale.

5. TEST PROBE E. A series of marking used for reading the value of a quantity.

F. (Selector switch) makes it possible to select different

6. PANEL INDICATOR functions and range of the meter.
 REFLECTION

Multitester has a great role in doing electrical works

therefore, knowing and understanding the function of its
parts will carry out accurate reading and measuring
electrical voltage, resistant and current.
 APPLICATION

I. Direction: Identify the

parts of a multitester

1.
________________________
2.
________________________
3.
________________________
4.
________________________
5.
________________________
6.
________________________
 ASSESSMENT

I. Direction: Read and analyze each statement carefully. Write the letter of your answer on the blank
given before the number.

1. This part of a multitester makes to adjust pointer to the scale?

a. adjustment screw c. pointer
b. panel indicator d. range selector knob

2. A part of a multitester which has a needle-shaped rod that moves over the scale of a meter?

a. adjustment screw c. pointer

b. panel indicator d. range selector knob

3. Its function is to select different range of the meter?

a. adjustment screw c. pointer

b. panel indicator d. range selector knob

 4. Parts of a multitester which the handles are used to hold tip on the
tested connection.

a. adjustment screw c. scale

b. range selector knob d. test probe

5. This part of multitester is used for reading the value of a quantity

a. adjustment screw c. scale

b. range selector knob d. test probe