Compass
Product Code : SCL-CL-11873
Compass (SKU SCL-CL-11873) is a 2 cm magnetic compass whose freely rotating needle, red-tipped at the north end, lines up with the Earth's magnetic field or with any nearby magnet. In the laboratory it can be used to find north, trace field lines around magnets and current-carrying wires, and introduce magnetism in Class 6–12. Science Lab Supplies fulfils orders for it from Ambala, India for schools, colleges, training institutes, distributors and tender contractors.
Specifications
Size, needle and markings of the 2 cm compass are given row by row in the table. In short, the compass measures 2 cm, so it can be moved step by step around a bar magnet on a sheet of paper, and its magnetised needle turns smoothly and settles along the local field with the red tip marking north.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-CL-11873 |
| Size | 2 cm |
| Needle | Smooth-rotating magnetised needle |
| North indicator | Red tip |
| Alignment | Free to align with the Earth's magnetic field |
| Uses | Laboratory physics experiments and direction finding |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the Compass
A small compass maps a magnetic field point by point and shows that an electric current produces magnetism. It serves the magnetism chapter of NCERT Class 6 science, magnetic effects of current in Class 10 and moving charges and magnetism in Class 12 physics, as well as simple direction-finding activities.
- Class 6 science: finding north and south, and showing that a magnet such as the Horseshoe Shaped Magnet deflects the needle.
- Class 10 science: plotting field lines around a bar magnet and a current-carrying wire.
- Class 12 physics: locating neutral points and checking field direction near a coil, for example one from the Set of Coils with Removable Iron Core.
- Geography and outdoor activities: simple direction finding.
Store compasses away from strong magnets, as close contact can weaken or reverse the needle's magnetism.
Standard Scope of Supply
The Compass is supplied as a single unit: a 2 cm compass with its red-tipped magnetic needle. Magnets, iron filings and plotting paper are separate items, and any of them can be added to the quotation, which can be priced per piece or per class set.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
A single compass or a full class set can be quoted. Science Lab Supplies gives packing, delivery time and price for the number you need, and as a school laboratory equipment supplier in India it can add magnets and other magnetism items to that same quotation.
With its Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies is able to ship to buyers in Qatar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia, Peru and Egypt. Compasses for a class can be priced by adding them to the enquiry cart or by sending the count through the contact page; anyone pricing a tender can refer to the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is this compass?
It is 2 cm in size, which lets students move it in small steps around a magnet or wire and trace magnetic field lines on paper.
Which end of the needle points north?
The red tip. It marks the north-seeking end of the magnetised needle, so students can read direction at a glance without any extra marking on the case.
Who supplies the Compass?
Quotations for the compass are prepared by Science Lab Supplies, which dispatches from Ambala, India to schools, colleges, training institutes, distributors and tender contractors, for single pieces or class sets.
Can I order compasses for a whole class?
Yes. State the quantity and delivery location in your enquiry and the quotation will cover packing, delivery time and price for the full class set.
Related Compasses, Magnets and Field Apparatus
A compass shows a magnetic field; the items below create or reveal one, or offer another compass size. Drawn from the Chemistry Lab and Physics Lab ranges, they make a complete magnetism bench for plotting field lines and comparing magnets, and can all be priced on a single quotation.
- Permanent Magnet Bar and Horseshoe — 10 cm bar and horseshoe magnets for comparing field shapes.
- Metal Filings/ Powder — 300 g of ferromagnetic iron filings in a plastic jar.
- Plotting Compass — 16 mm compass in an aluminium case, glass-faced on one side.
- Pocket Compass — 45 mm brass compass in a metal case, marked in degrees.
- Magnetic Needle — 70 mm red and blue needle on a steel pivot, 60 mm high.
- Pair of Bar Magnets with Iron Filings — pole-marked 150 × 12 × 5 mm magnets with 500 g of filings.
- Magnetic Field Demo, Round Coil — round coil designed for use with mini plotting compasses.
Browse the full Chemistry Lab range, the Magnetism Physics range, or all school lab equipment.
Last updated: 9 October 2026
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