Height Gage Instrument Information
An instrument containing a a measurement arm (scribe) attached to the measurement unit, which is allowed to slide up and down a vertical column and come into contact with the part to be measured. The scribe is zeroed off of a surface plate then raised to measure the part.

Common Uses
- Determining the height of a finished machined part.
- Laying out parts prior to machining.
Common Types
- Range
- Column Type (1 Beam, Two Beams)
- Readout (Vernier, Dial, Digital)
- Scriber Type (Point, Ball, Blade)
Measurement Parameter
- Height (in, cm)
Calibration Discipline
Calibration Equipment Used
- Gage Blocks