This document discusses Vernier scales and how they are used to increase the precision of measurements in physics labs. It explains that Vernier scales use a primary scale for the base measurement and a secondary Vernier scale to add one or two additional significant figures. Three common devices that use Vernier scales in physics labs are calipers, torsion lathes, and spectrometers. Examples are given of how to take measurements using the Vernier scales on each of these devices.