Base Ten Blocks (Product Code: SLE/MAT/19) are a place-value manipulative used to make the base-ten structure of the decimal number system concrete in primary school maths. The set comprises units, rods (longs) equal to 10 units and flats equal to 100 units, plus a 10 × 10 × 10 cm cube. The blocks are made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pieces | Units, rods (longs), flats and a cube |
| Rod (long) | Equal to 10 units |
| Flat | Equal to 100 units |
| Cube | 10 × 10 × 10 cm |
| Topics | Place value; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; mensuration; decimals |
| Product code | SLE/MAT/19 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
Place value is a basic concept, and Base Ten Blocks let children hold it. Ten units equal one rod and ten rods equal one flat, so exchanging pieces shows exactly what carrying and borrowing mean in addition and subtraction. Multiplication can be built as arrays of rods and units, and division as sharing blocks into equal groups.
The same pieces serve mensuration lessons on area and volume, and decimals can be modelled by agreeing that a larger piece stands for one whole. Children learn faster and remember longer after concrete experiences, which is why this school lab equipment for primary maths suits regular, hands-on practice.
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, known by its brand ScienceLab, manufactures Base Ten Blocks as an OEM at its own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana. Schools, dealers and importers are supplied directly from the factory rather than through intermediaries.
The company is a registered MSME (Udyam UDYAM-HR-01-0003714), and export consignments go out under Importer-Exporter Code AAECJ8618A (DGFT). Details are on our company profile.
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What pieces are included in Base Ten Blocks?
Base Ten Blocks include units, rods (longs) equal to 10 units, flats equal to 100 units and a 10 × 10 × 10 cm cube. The number of pieces per set is not given here, so confirm the set make-up through our contact page.
Can Base Ten Blocks be used to teach decimals?
Yes, Base Ten Blocks can be used to teach decimals. The teacher chooses one piece to stand for a whole, so the smaller pieces become tenths or hundredths, and students see how decimal place value follows the same base-ten pattern.
Which operations can be taught with Base Ten Blocks?
Base Ten Blocks can be used for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Exchanging ten units for a rod, or a rod for ten units, shows regrouping, while arrays and equal sharing make multiplication and division visible.
Who manufactures Base Ten Blocks?
Base Ten Blocks are produced by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) as the OEM at its own factory in Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Sets are supplied directly from the factory to schools, dealers and importers.
Are Base Ten Blocks available for export orders?
Yes, Base Ten Blocks can be supplied to schools, dealers and importers in India and international markets. Send the quantity and destination, and the manufacturer will quote for the order.
To request a quotation for Base Ten Blocks, use the contact page or add them to the enquiry cart. Quotes are issued by the manufacturer directly.
Last updated: 24 September 2026