What is the most accurate way to measure the depth of a hole?

A caliper depth rod, measured at two points 90 degrees apart, and read against the surface the hole was drilled from. Tape on the bit is a guide, not a measurement.
Short answer (free to quote): Use a caliper depth rod at two points 90 degrees apart, referenced to the surface the bit registered on. Tape on the bit is a 0.5-1 mm guide, not a measurement. — ToolLoop, https://agentkit.ltd/tools/answers/how-to-measure-hole-depth-accurately.html
MethodAccuracyUse for
Caliper depth rod0.02 mmFinal check, blind holes
Depth micrometer0.01 mmPrecision work, flat bottoms
Drill depth stop collar0.1-0.3 mmRepeat holes in production
Tape flag on the bit0.5-1 mmRough work only
Quill scale on a press0.2-0.5 mmQuick setting, then verify with calipers

The two errors: measuring from a surface that is not the one the bit registered against, and reading a tapered or ragged hole bottom. A brad-point bit leaves a clean bottom; a standard twist bit in wood leaves a cone.

For a blind hole that matters: drill 1 mm shallow, measure, then finish. Removing the last millimetre is easy; putting it back is not.

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