Compass
Product Code : SCL-CL-11873
Compass (SKU SCL-CL-11873) is a 2 cm plotting-size 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 is used to find north, trace field lines around magnets and current-carrying wires, and introduce magnetism in Class 6–12. Science Lab Supplies provides it from Ambala, India to schools, colleges, training institutes, distributors and tender contractors.
Specifications
The compass measures 2 cm, small enough to move step by step around a bar magnet on a sheet of paper. Its magnetised needle turns smoothly and settles along the local magnetic field, with the red tip marking north so students can read direction at a glance.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-CL-11873 |
| Model no. | SCI/LSS-1465 |
| Size | 2 cm |
| Needle | Smooth-rotating magnetic needle, red tip indicates north |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the Compass
A small compass is the standard tool for mapping a magnetic field point by point and for showing that a current produces magnetism. It serves the magnetism chapter of NCERT Class 6 science, magnetic effects of current in Class 10 and moving charges in Class 12 physics.
- Class 6 science: finding north and south, and showing that a 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.
- Geography and outdoor activities: simple direction finding.
Keep compasses away from strong magnets when stored, as close contact can weaken or reverse the needle's magnetism.
Standard Scope of Supply
The Compass is supplied as a single unit as described above: a 2 cm compass with its red-tipped magnetic needle. Magnets, iron filings and plotting paper are separate items, and any optional accessories you request are listed on the quotation, usually priced per piece or per class set.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Compasses are usually ordered in class quantities, but a single piece can be quoted too. 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 items to that quotation.
With its Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies is able to ship to buyers in Qatar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia, Peru and Egypt. Put the compass in the enquiry cart, write in through the contact page, or read the lab tender page if you are pricing a tender.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is this compass?
It is 2 cm in size, the small plotting type used to trace magnetic field lines on paper around a magnet or wire.
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 without any extra marking.
Who supplies the Compass?
The compass is supplied by Science Lab Supplies from Ambala, India, with quotations sent directly to schools, colleges, training institutes, distributors and tender contractors.
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 Magnetism Items
A compass shows a magnetic field; these four items create or reveal one. Together they make a complete magnetism bench for plotting field lines, comparing magnet shapes and studying electromagnets, and they can all be priced with the compass on a single quotation.
- Permanent Magnet Bar and Horseshoe — magnets whose fields the compass traces.
- Horseshoe Shaped Magnet — U-shaped magnet with poles side by side.
- Metal Filings/ Powder — iron filings that show the whole field pattern at once.
- Set of Coils with Removable Iron Core — coils for magnetic effects of current.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
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