---
title: "Add measurements"
method: POST
path: "/api/v1/measurements"
tags: ["Measurements"]
---

# Add measurements

`POST /api/v1/measurements`

This endpoint allows the submission of measurement data from connected equipment to a specific experiment,

It accepts a measurement value and populates it into a designated form input field.

For more information and a detailed example of how to use the ‘Measurement’ endpoint, refer to our article on [How to capture data from instruments using the 'measurement' API endpoint](https://help.labguru.com/en/articles/10300263-how-to-capture-data-from-instruments-using-the-measurement-api-endpoint)

## Request body

- object
  - `token` string, required
  - `input_name` string — The name of the form input field where the value should be positioned
  - `experiment_id` integer — The ID of the experiment
  - `item` object
    - `measurement` string, required — The measurement value received from the connected equipment

## Response `201`

OK

## Other responses

- `401` — Unauthorized
- `404` — Not Found

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