The following diagram shows the zero error reading when the screw gauge is closed. What is the zero correction in this case?
– 0.02 mm
As the zero of the head scale lies below the pitch scale axis, the zero error is positive.
Zero Error = + (n × L.C) = + (2 × L.C) = + (2 × 0.01) mm = + 0.02 mm
Hence, Zero Correction = – 0.02 mm