Lab Equipment/ Measurement Tools

Standard & Metric ruler

Used to measure length in Standard (US) or Metric units

Tape Measure

Used to measure longer lengths in Standard (US) or Metric Units

Triple Beam Balance

Used to measure mass of objects.(1 pan & slider bars)

Spring Scale

Used to measure weight or mass by method of a hook and spring

Double Pan Balance

Used to measure the mass of an object with comparative masses

Stop watch

Used to measure exact duration of time

Hand Lenses / Magnifying Glass

Used to see an enlarged view of object/ specimen being investigated

Microscope

Used to enlarge specimens 100x, 400x, or 1000x

Microscope Slide

Used to place specimens for viewing under a microscope

Telescope

Used  for the observation of remote objects in space by the collection of electromagnetic radiation

Graduated Cylinder

Used to measure liquids accurately by use of a graded scale

Pipette/ medicine dropper

Used for measuring and transferring quantities of liquids from one container to another

Beaker

Used for heating, stirring, or mixing liquids

Flask

Used to hold liquids

Test tube

Used in chemical and biological experiments that only require small amounts of liquid or solids

Test tube rack

Used to hold test tubes during experiments

Ring Stand

Used to hold, or clamp, laboratory glassware and other equipment in place, so that they do not fall down or come apart

Safety Glasses or Goggles

Used for protection of eyes during lab experiments

Thermometer

Used to measure temperature in Fahrenheit (US) or Celsius

pH Indicators

Used to measure levels of acids or bases

Anemometer

Used to measure wind speeds

Barometer

Used to measure atmospheric pressure

Hygrometer

Used to measure relative humidity

Compass

Used for finding directions relative to Earth’s magnetic poles

Rain Gauge

Used to measure quantity of precipitation