A 6-inch (150 mm) digital caliper from Mitutoyo's ABSOLUTE Digimatic Series 500 that reads outside, inside, depth and step dimensions in inches or millimeters without resetting the origin.
Why people pick it
Four-way measurement (OD, ID, depth, step) in a 0-6" range with 0.0005" resolution, per Mitutoyo's product page
ABSOLUTE scale means no origin reset each power-on and no overspeed errors, per the maker
Metric/inch switchable, so it works for both kinds of drawings
Approx. 5-year battery life on one SR44 cell, per Mitutoyo
Know before you buy
No SPC data output on this order number; buyers who need data logging need 500-171-32
Resolution of 0.0005" is a caliper figure, not micrometer-grade 0.0001" graduation
No thumb roller listed for this model (Mitutoyo includes one only on models up to and including 300 mm/12")
Full specifications
Order No.
500-196-32 (photo file 500-196-30; the US catalog lists the inch/metric no-output model as 500-196-32)
Series
500 ABSOLUTE Digimatic Caliper
Units
Metric, Inch
SPC data output
No (choose 500-171-32 if SPC output is needed)
Range
0-150 mm / 0-6"
Resolution
0.01 mm / 0.0005"
Accuracy
±0.02 mm / ±0.0010"
Repeatability
0.01 mm / 0.0005"
Mass
168 g
Display
LCD, 9.0 mm character height
Battery
SR44 (1 pc.), part 938882; approx. 5 years under normal use
Length standard
ABSOLUTE electromagnetic induction type linear encoder; no origin setting needed at power-on and overspeed errors are eliminated
Functions
Origin Set, Zero-Setting, Data Output (on SPC models), inch/mm conversion; alarms for low voltage and counting value composition error
Construction
Hardened stainless steel slide and jaws; supplied in a fitted plastic case
From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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