For a screw gauge, the measurement formula is: Reading = Pitch scale + (Circular scale × Least count) - Zero error
The zero of circular scale lies 3 divisions above the pitch line, indicating negative zero error:
Zero error = -3 × 0.01 = -0.03 mm
Reading = 1 + (51 × 0.01) - (-0.03) = 1 + 0.51 + 0.03 = 1.54 mm