How to read a mercury thermometer?

Shake down the mercury in a glass thermometer before placing it under the tongue. Do this by holding the thermometer firmly and flicking the wrist until the mercury reads at or below the lowest number. read more

Reading a mercury thermometer is easy but require a bit of practice and skill. Before Reading a Glass Mercury Thermometer Because different models may have slightly different reading methods, one should first read manufacturer’s directions which comes with all mercury thermometers. read more

If the thermometer breaks, the mercury may be breathed in or absorbed (soaked) into your skin. If a glass thermometer breaks while checking an oral temperature, the mercury may be swallowed. Mercury is bad for your health, as well as for the water, wildlife, and waste systems on earth. read more