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The total reading of a vernier calliper is calculated as:
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A Main scale reading + (coinciding vernier division x least count)
B Main scale reading x vernier division
C Vernier division x least count only
D Main scale reading only
Explanation

The measured value equals the main scale reading plus the product of the coinciding vernier division and the least count.

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