Learning how to read a tape measure may seem like basic knowledge, but I bet there are a lot of powerful features on your tape measure you’re not even using. Sure, everyone knows the basics of how to read a tape measure, but do you know what the black diamonds are every 19.2 ...
When you’re learning how to read a tape measure, note the majority break each inch into 16 sections. In other words, you can read a tape measure with 1/16-inch accuracy. The 1/2-inch mark is the longest, followed by the 1/4-inch marks, then the 1/8-inch marks. The 1/16-inc...
For a length less than 1 inch, simply read off the tape measure the length. If the increments of an inch are not labeled, determine the marking’s increment and add together the respective fractions. As an example, the image below shows a length that goes from the inch mark to an unlab...
Inchesare the easiest measurement to read on a tape measure. Not only does the line extend all the way across the tape, but there’s also a big, bold number announcing each inch, so it’s simple to count and keep track as you measure. After that, it’s just about halving each incre...
Learning how to read tape measure markings is all about basic division. Most Imperial-based tape measures will go down to 1/16 of an inch, but some will go as far as 1/32”. Here is what all those tape measure marks mean: Whole-Inch Markings:The longest lines on the tape measure re...
Example:Say you decide to measure the length of a corn on the cob. You find that your ruler comes to the second line after the 6-inch mark. This would mean that the corn is 6 1/8 inches long. Finally,the smallest unit on a ruler is 1/16 inch.These tiny lines that represent 1/...
There’s more to it than stretching it out and making a mark. We show you why the hook moves and the helpful marks along the tape.
The distance between every line on the tape measure is 1/16 of an inch.2. An 1/8 of an inch is twice as big as the 1/16 of an inch. It is every other mark.3. 1/4 of an inch is every four marks on your tape measure....
A tape measure is a vital tool in the toolkit, and many of us would feel lost without it. Maybe you lost it, forgot it, or simply don’t have one, but regardless, if you find yourself without a tape measure, there is still hope! There are some tips and tricks to measuring lengths...
1. To find the circumference of your hand, use a flexible tape measure. Clasp one end between your thumb and index finger, then wrap the tape measure around the palm of your hand, just below your knuckles. Be sure to hold the tape measure snug. Record the circumference in inches or cen...