# Calipers ### **What it is** A handheld precision measuring tool used to measure parts more accurately than a ruler. ### **What it’s used for** * measure thickness, width, or diameter of a part * check hole sizes and pocket depths * confirm stock dimensions before machining * confirm tool stickout before machining *** ### **Search terms to buy** * digital caliper 0.01 mm 150mm (beginner-friendly choice) * vernier caliper 0.01mm 150mm --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://miwicnc.gitbook.io/miwicnc/tooling-and-workshop-setup/measuring-and-referencing-tools/calipers.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.