Level Rods and Automatic Levels

Leveling uses a level rod and a level to measure vertical distances from a horizontal line of sight. The level rod is the graduated rod used for vertical measurements. The level provides the horizontal sight line needed for accurate readings.

A level includes a high-powered telescope and a leveli...

The primary tools used for leveling are a level and a level rod.

A level consists of a telescope for focusing on the object to be sighted and a spirit level and leveling screws for leveling the instrument.