Does HB pencil work on scantron?
The pencil lead weight that corresponds to #2 pencil lead is “HB.” With the same type of lead, it’s deeply unlikely any scantron machine in use today, no matter how outdated, would have trouble reading your markings. (You can read more about lead grades and mechanical pencils here if you are interested.)
What pencils work on scantrons?
While either mechanical pencils or regular pencils, with appropriately dark cores, will work on scantron forms, there is some evidence that mechanical pencils have an inherent disadvantage on timed tests that use scantron forms. This is because “regular” pencils have wider tips than mechanical pencils.
Do you need a #2 pencil for scantron?
2 pencils are needed for standardized tests that use Scantron sheets. The first Scantron sheets were scored or “read” by feeding the sheets through a machine that measured how much light was blocked.
Can you use 2B lead on scantron?
I went to the Scantron website and searched for “approved pencils”. The only specific result was BIC #2 MECHANICAL PENCILS. That’s right, according to that search, BIC mechanical pencils are the only pencils approved by Scantron themselves.
Is HB a number 2 pencil?
What is a #2 HB pencil? A #2 pencil is considered an HB pencil which is the middle of the scale of pencil hardness. These pencils produce a dark line that is still easily erasable which is why they are commonly used.
Is HB pencil okay for SAT?
An HB Pencil is OK for the SAT – So are B or 2B Pencils as well.
Are HB pencils the same as #2?
What is HB pencil?
These pencils are soft. H stands for “hard”. HB stands for “hard black”, which means “medium hard”. F stands for “firm”.
Is HB the same as number 2?
Generally, an HB grade about the middle of the scale is considered to be equivalent to a #2 pencil using the U.S. numbering system.
Is HB lead number 2?
Does 0.7 lead work on scantrons?
Answer: Yes, I’ve used it on tests plenty of times. The pencil itself has no effect on the scantron, it’s about what lead you put in the pencil. Pretty much any HB lead will scan on tests!