iGAGING Absolute Origin 0-6" Digital Caliper, IP54 Stainless Steel, SPC/USB Output Port, Inch & Metric Modes, Case, Manual

Best caliper I've ever bought for this price and then some, hands down! You panty-waste talkers need to stop talking trash and RTFM. If you have a defective unit (and it happens) contact the seller or manufacturer and work it out. If you just can't read or fathom reading instructions, then send it back and keep using your thumbs, toes, arms and feet. I grew up in a shop environment and am very familiar with these types of tools. This caliper hands down is as accurate and precise as advertised. Mine in particular is highly accurate as I used my precision blocks (which are perfect btw) and could NOT find a single flaw or off measurement. As GadgetClass and David Andrews amongst others have noted, I also tested "numerous" items top to bottom in the jaw and the accuracy is stunningly accurate! At this price you can't buy another brand caliper this accurate for the money anywhere I know of. I had a small box of 6" calipers (some more expensive than this one) that I just tossed out because this iGaging caliper is that good! I will certainly be buying more iGaging brand items if this is any indication of the quality and craftsmanship they offer. Unless you work for NASA and the like, this caliper will accurately measure anything you need it too. And I'd bet NASA has a good number of projects this will suit just perfectly fine as well. Mine goes back to "0" "EVERY" TIME! I don't have to slam it or repeatedly go back and forth to get it too zero out. The locking thumb screw is a plus and holds the precise measurement in place very well. The fit and finish are top shelf! Depth gauge is just as accurate along with the perfectly machined depth gauge base. If you can read and understand what you have here and how to use it, you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended for home and business shops. The perfect all-around caliper for high quality general precision work. As Mikey said, "Try it! You'll like it!" ;-) Move over Mitutoyo!!! There's a new kid on the block, ...and he's giving you some stiff competition for the money!

These are excellent calipers for the money. I do wish Amazon would take more care in their packaging though. Delicate instruments should really be shipped in a padded box, not a paper sleeve. Please stop trying to save pennies on expensive products by shipping them in a glorified brown paper bag. It's a precision tool, not a 40oz brew

The iGAGING Absolute Origin 0–6" Digital Caliper has quickly become one of my most reliable tools. The accuracy is spot‑on, and the measurements stay consistent thanks to the absolute origin feature — no constant zeroing like cheaper calipers. The stainless steel construction feels sturdy and smooth, and the slide action is precise without any wobble. The IP54 rating is a nice bonus, keeping dust and splashes from interfering with the electronics. I also love the SPC/USB output port, which makes it easy to log measurements directly into software when I’m working on detailed projects. Switching between inch, metric, and fractional modes is quick and intuitive. For anyone doing 3D printing, woodworking, machining, or detailed hobby work, this caliper is a fantastic upgrade. It’s accurate, durable, and feels like a professional‑grade tool at a great price. Now I just need to learn how to use my CAD software to be able to create more projects for me to 3D print. Made a few projects and this Caliper really helped making project simpler. And everything fit perfect because of the accurate measurements.

I picked these up for use in my shop, mainly for measuring material thickness and checking parts for CNC and fabrication work, and they’ve been solid overall. 🔧 What I used it for: Measuring steel thickness, hardware sizes, and verifying dimensions on cuts and parts. ✅ Pros: Very consistent measurements for general shop use Easy-to-read display with quick switching between inch and metric Holds zero well even after multiple measurements Uses CR2032 battery (easy to replace) Good overall value for the price ❌ Cons: Slide action is a little gritty, not perfectly smooth Not quite machinist-level precision for very t New!Click to editight tolerances Edges are slightly sharp out of the box 🧠 Details: Accuracy has been consistent when checked against known measurements, and they’re more than capable for fabrication, woodworking, or general shop work. The absolute origin feature is nice since it keeps zero without needing to reset every time you turn it on. The only thing I noticed is the slide isn’t perfectly smooth — it has a slightly gritty feel — but it doesn’t affect measurements in normal use. 🏁 Final Verdict: Great option for everyday shop use if you want reliable measurements without spending a ton. Not a high-end machinist tool, but a solid step above cheap calipers.

I have been very been very happy with mine. I have 3 iGaging calipers that I keep in different places. The last model I got will show the measurement in fractions/decimal inches or decimal mm which I do like. If I were you I would get the version that does all 3. Definitely get the model that has absolute origin - all of mine do so I've never tried a caliper that doesn't but I would think that would be very annoying to have to zero it out each time. My buddy runs a high end calibration business (high end like he measures calibration of tools for a nuclear lab and a semiconductor company) and I brought them over to his calibration room and they were extremely accurate. He was impressed I was super happy. He had a Fowler caliper and Mitutoyo and as I recall the Mitutoyo bested the iGaging accuracy by some completely insignificant (for me and 99.99% of people) amount on one measure and the iGaging was exactly the same on several others. I bought the iGaging thinking this would be my cheap set that I would mostly use around the shop and that I would get a Mitutoyo as my precision set but after seeing the results I decided I had better things to spend $450 on so I never did buy a more expensive caliper. When you get down to that small of difference you are better to invest in some kind of way to take dust particles off the jaws (seriously - my friend did one measure and it was off a little more than it had been in another measure so he cleaned the jaws and bingo - it hit dead on). I wish they had an auto off feature. None of mine do. I can't tell if they have added this feature on the ones they are selling now. If they don't keep an extra battery at all times because you'll no doubt leave it on at some point and come back to a dead battery.

Battery Life: I have had these calipers for 5 years now, wow, 5 years. I used them weekly and have left them on more times than I can count. Today was finally the day I needed to replace the battery. Therefore, missing the auto-off function is not an issue. Ease of use: They work as expected without all the unnecessary extras. Accuracy: They are accurate enough for my hobby of designing and 3d printing RC Crawler parts. Weight: They are a nice weight, what I would expect from a "good" metal caliper. Readability: I have had no issues reading the number on the display. I have not really noticed a problem. 5 stars in my book. If they were disposable, I would buy more, but they are holding up just fine after 5 years.

This is a very nice set of calipers. I went with the 6 inch ones. They are made out of nice stainless steel and feel plenty durable. I used to have a cheap pair of plastic ones, but they broke so i wanted to get something that wouldn't break the bank, but higher quality than the ones i owned before. The main thing i want to share is just how accurate these Calipers are. I was trying to think of what to test them on, then i remembered that i have a pair of accurate 1, 2, 3 Blocks and decided to use them to test the accuracy of the calipers. As you can see from the pictures, they read 1.0000 on the 1-Inch side, 2.0000 on the 2-Inch side and 3.0005 on the 3-Inch side. So they are more than accurate enough for most tasks. There isn't really much more to say about them.

What a search it has been, phew! I finally found a DIGITAL set of calipers at a reasonable price. The number of FAKE Mitutoyo calipers flooding Amazon and Ebay and FB Marketplace is dizzying and alarming. I found genuine Mitutoyos for $107 + shipping $15 but these were much less. So, why buy M when my need to measure is not scientific? I use these for DIY, jewelry, and fixing watches, sewing machines when I have to measure replacement parts. I love that I can switch from mm to decimal inches to fraction inches easily. Zero out at origin. There is also a stand you can set this upright, to lower the depth gauge and measure below the base. Very cool feature - check the sliding rod at the back. That is for depth gauge measuring. Comes in a nice box with new battery. Very very happy with this. My Nerdy neighbor has one too, and he recommended it. Buy with confidence.

Very high manufacturing quality, lot of extra-items provided (batteries, screws drivers, calibration certificate, etc...) Very satisfacted.

No need to spend big bucks, accurate with long battery life. Best feature is inch fractions along with decimal inch and mm. Polishing and finish excellent.

Excellent buy, good for any craftsman.

Happy that it showed up and not damaged. Now to put it to work and see if it’s as good as the reviews.

LO COMPRÉ PARA USO LIGERO EN CASA Y LA VERDAD ME HA FUNCIONADO PERFECTAMENTE, SE VE QUE ES DE CALIDAD. LO RECOMIENDO.