Lab Equipment

Ruler – used to measure the length of small items like a pencil Meter stick (yard stick) – used to measure the length of medium size items like a lab table Trundle wheel – used to measure the length of large items like a field

Test tube clamp – used to hold a single test tube Test tube – used to heat or hold small amounts of a substance Test tube rack – used to hold several test tubes in an upright position

Tongs – used to lift a hot beaker Forceps – used to pick up small items

Graduated Cylinder – used to measure the volume of liquids and used to measure the volume of irregularly shaped objects Meniscus – the measurement found on the graduated cylinder

Triple Beam Balance – used to find the mass of an object Spring scale – used to measure the weight or power of an object

Dropper – used to transfer small amounts of liquids; usually has a black top Pipette – used to transfer small amounts of liquids; usually has a clear top

Erlenmeyer Flask – used to hold liquids while being swirled; may be heated Florence Flask – used to mix chemicals

Microscope – used to magnify small objects at a high power Hand lens/Magnifying glass – used to enlarge objects for easier viewing

Hot Plate – used to heat substance Thermometer – used to take the temperature of a substance

Petri dish – used to hold and observe organisms

Funnel – used when pouring substances from one container to another

Beaker – most common piece of lab equipment; used to hold substances like a cup; glass beakers can be heated

Goggles – used to protect your eyes; must be worn when handling chemicals or glass materials