Difference between Equipment and Instrument

Difference between equipment & Instrument

Equipment Vs Instrument

• Equipment: A machine that is used for the processing of work or a task is termed as equipment.
• Instrument: A machine that is used for the processing & recording of data or identification of an agent is termed as instrument.

Equipment	Instrument
A machine used to carry out a specific work.	A machine used to measure different parameters.
Equipment may comprise of number of instruments.	Instruments are usually part of equipment.
Equipment is a processing tool	Instrument is a measuring device.
Examples
Autoclave	Pressure gauge, Temperature sensor
Weighing balance	Load cell for measuring weight