Staedtler Mars basic 554 T01 in its clear hinged case on a navy card marked BASIC, the silver compass with blue head beside a blue spares box
Mars basic 554 compass on its own, standing upright with legs closed, showing the blue head and the hinged lead leg and needle shoe
Mars basic 554 compass laid open almost flat, legs spread wide to show the reach of the friction head
Close-up of the 554 compass leg tips: the hinged needle shoe and the lead leg with its adjusting knob
Hand holding the Mars basic compass by its blue head and drawing arcs on squared paper
Staedtler pictogram of the 554 grip zones, two shaped areas on the compass legs marked with red arrows
Three Staedtler pictograms in blue: telescopic extension bar sliding from the leg, hinged leg and needle shoe, and the universal adapter holding a pen
Staedtler Mars basic 554 T01 in its clear hinged case on a navy card marked BASIC, the silver compass with blue head beside a blue spares box
Mars basic 554 compass on its own, standing upright with legs closed, showing the blue head and the hinged lead leg and needle shoe
Mars basic 554 compass laid open almost flat, legs spread wide to show the reach of the friction head
Close-up of the 554 compass leg tips: the hinged needle shoe and the lead leg with its adjusting knob
Hand holding the Mars basic compass by its blue head and drawing arcs on squared paper
Staedtler pictogram of the 554 grip zones, two shaped areas on the compass legs marked with red arrows
Three Staedtler pictograms in blue: telescopic extension bar sliding from the leg, hinged leg and needle shoe, and the universal adapter holding a pen
Staedtler Mars basic 554 T01 in its clear hinged case on a navy card marked BASIC, the silver compass with blue head beside a blue spares box
Mars basic 554 compass on its own, standing upright with legs closed, showing the blue head and the hinged lead leg and needle shoe
Mars basic 554 compass laid open almost flat, legs spread wide to show the reach of the friction head
Close-up of the 554 compass leg tips: the hinged needle shoe and the lead leg with its adjusting knob
Hand holding the Mars basic compass by its blue head and drawing arcs on squared paper
Staedtler pictogram of the 554 grip zones, two shaped areas on the compass legs marked with red arrows
Three Staedtler pictograms in blue: telescopic extension bar sliding from the leg, hinged leg and needle shoe, and the universal adapter holding a pen
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Staedtler Mars Basic Compass with Telescopic Extension 554 T01

$33.94
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RRP $36.41
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SKU: SR554 T01

UPC: 4007817554081

MPN: 554 T01

Friction-Head Compass With A Built-In Telescopic Bar

Staedtler Mars basic 554 T01 is a precision compass whose extension bar is built into the needle leg: pull it out telescopically for larger circles, push it back for everyday work.

Because the extension is integrated, there is no separate bar to lose from a school bag. The friction head gives smooth, precise radius setting by simply opening the legs. Both the lead leg and the needle shoe are hinged, so the points can be set parallel and upright when drawing particularly large radii, and ergonomic grip zones help steady the compass.

Staedtler and their 2024 catalogue agree on a maximum circle of about 360mm without the extension and a length of 146mm. The case holds the compass, a universal adapter and a spares box. The universal adapter clamps common writing and drafting instruments, such as a fineliner, into the compass for inked circles. The lead part and needle are both interchangeable, and the lead part uses a 4mm shank.

Staedtler's catalogue also lists the 554 as nickel-free.

Compare more compasses, the Staedtler geometry tools and technical drawing range.

Often ordered together

  • Telescopic extension bar built into the needle leg
  • Friction head for smooth radius setting
  • Hinged lead leg and needle shoe
  • Ergonomic grip zones
  • Universal adapter for pens and fineliners
  • Interchangeable needle and 4mm shank lead part
  • Hard case with hinged lid and spares box
  • Secondary school geometry
  • Technical drawing and design classes
  • Inked circles with a fineliner in the adapter
  • Large radius layouts on A3 sheets
  • Home and hobby drafting

Shipping

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Delivery Times

Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide — 1 to 3 business days
Perth — 1 to 5 business days
Regional & Outer Areas — 3 to 7 business days

Returns

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Specifications

Brand: Staedtler

Range: Mars basic 554 compass

MPN: 554 T01

Mega Code: SR554 T01

Head: Friction head

Extension: Telescopic bar integrated in needle leg

Max Circle Without Extension: Approx. 360mm

Length: 146mm

Lead Part: Interchangeable, 4mm shank

Needle: Interchangeable

Contents: Compass, universal adapter, spares box, case with hinged lid

Nickel-Free: Yes, per Staedtler catalogue

Staedtler Australia Unit: 1 piece, minimum order 1 piece

Pack Size: 1 compass set

Unit: Each

EAN: 4007817554081

Primary Distribution Centre

Factory 5, 12 Greenway Drive
Tweed Heads South NSW 2486

ABN 18 634 002 609

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FAQs

About 360mm across without the extension. With the telescopic bar out, Staedtler's web page and 2024 catalogue give two different maximums, so we do not quote one until Staedtler confirm it.
It is built into the needle leg and slides out telescopically, so it cannot go missing from the case.
Yes. The universal adapter in the case holds common writing and drafting instruments such as fineliners.
Staedtler 556 E4-HB 2mm leads, which Staedtler say fit all compasses in their range.
It sits between the Noris school compasses and the Mars comfort models, with a friction head rather than a centre wheel, which many students find quick to set.

Shipping & Delivery

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