answersLogoWhite

0

Pencil lead is very narrow. Millimeter can be used to measure it.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Which would be the best tool for measuring the width of a pencil lead?

A caliper would be the best tool for measuring the width of a pencil lead. It is precise and allows you to measure small dimensions accurately.


What can you measure in mm?

Ear ring sizes, worms, nail length, pencil lead.


What metric unit would you use measure the diameter of a pencil lead?

Millimeters.


Would 0.5 mm work for a 0.7 lead pencil?

No, a 0.5 mm lead refill would not work for a 0.7 lead pencil. The lead size must match the pencil size for it to fit and work correctly.


What properties of the pencil make them good choices for use in the object?

Pencils are structurally very simple the lead and the casing are the main parts. The weight of the lead, and the width of the lead if the main components that effect how the pencil looks on paper.


How do you measure the thickness of a pencil lead?

To measure the thickness of a pencil lead, you can use a micrometer or caliper tool, which can provide a precise measurement in millimeters. Simply place the pencil lead between the jaws of the tool and gently close it to obtain the measurement.


How would you improve a pencil?

I would improve a pencil by using less wood and lead.


What is on the inside of a pencil?

The inside of a pencil is called "lead". It is graphite and it is what allows the pencil to write.The outer shell of a pencil consists of wood whilst the inside usually contains a stick of graphite/lead that can vary in width.


What is the driffrent numbers on the side of the pencils for?

The number of the pencil is based on the type of carbon lead used inside. The thicker the carbon lead gets the higher the number of the pencil becomes. If you notice a mechanical pencil is 0.9mm in diameter so it would be called a #0.9 pencil. A #2 pencil's lead is 2mm in diameter. So Why would we call a pencil a #3 pencil? Because it's lead is 3mm in diameter.


What is the percentage of lead in the lead pencil you are using?

A typical lead pencil does not actually contain lead. The "lead" in a pencil is made of graphite, which is a crystalline form of carbon. Therefore, there is 0% lead in a lead pencil.


How do you measure thickness of a pencil lead?

The easiest way is probably using a caliper micrometer.


Is pencil lead is Pb free?

There is no lead in pencil - Pencil is made from graphite