Spherometer Simulator

Theory & Formulae

Measure thickness or radius of curvature using vertical and circular scales.

Least Count (LC) = Pitch (x) Divisions (y)   |   Radius of Curvature (R) = a2 6h + h 2
Screw Tip on Flat Base Surface

Instrument Settings

Surface & Micrometer Controls

Observations & Calculations

Measurement Surface Vertical Scale (mm) Circular Scale Div Total Reading (mm)
Flat Base Surface (h0) 0 0 0.000
Test Surface (h1) 0 0 0.000
Least Count (LC): 0.010 mm  |  Height Difference (h): 0.000 mm  |  Radius of Curvature (R): N/A