millimeterskala
A millimeter scale, or millimeterskala, is a measurement scale marked in millimeters used on rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other precision instruments. A millimeter is one thousandth of a meter, and most scales display marks every 1 mm, with longer lines at every centimeter and printed numbers at regular intervals.
The millimeter scale became standard as the metric system spread worldwide in the 19th and 20th centuries,
On common rulers the scale is printed or etched on a flat strip of metal or plastic.
The scale is used to measure length by aligning the object's edge with a zero mark and
Readings depend on instrument quality, user technique, and potential parallax error. Zero error and wear can