When your tripod is not equipped with an accurate spirit level, this convenient plate fits between your BH-40 ballhead and your tripod platform and gives a true level reading for the base of your ballhead. BH40-LVL features: Fits snugly between your BH-40 ballhead base and the tripod platform. Includes an accurate 15mm acrylic circular spirit level sensitive to 30 minutes of angle. CNC machined from 6061T aluminum. Individually calibrated on super-level granite surface plate. Degree marks on BH-40 panning base remain visible. Accommodates ballheads with base diameters no larger than 2.0" (50mm) NOT compatible with our BH-40 LR II ballhead (clamp is too large to clear the rim of the BH40-LVL when clamp is flopped over into the drop notch. NOTE: You must be able to count at least 4 threads of the 3/8-16 stud protruding above the tripod platform (and no more than 6) in order to use this plate safely. Height: .425" (10.8mm) Base Diameter: 2.47" (63mm) Tripod Mount: 3/8" 16Weight: 1.0 oz (29gr)