When the length stops, take a reading on the tape measure. Find the length. In order to determine the length, you must add the lengths between inches together. For example, the image below has a measurement that goes beyond the space between two inch marks (that is, one full inch). ...
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...
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...
If using a soft ribbon tape measure (one that doesn’t hold its shape when you extend it), you can make light markings with a drawing tool and measure the space between the marks instead. Round up. To avoid cutting your measurements short, round up to the nearest measurement. You can...
Reading Tape Measure Marks 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. ...
What are the special marks on the tape? Thetape measureis a simple but essentialtool. On the face of things, it seems easy enough to use—pull the tape out, take a measurement, or make a mark for acut. But there are some specific things to know that makes using one easier and measu...
but you can still estimate thirty-seconds by judging when a length falls halfway between two 1/16-inch marks. If a tape measure has 1/32-inch markings, you can read it more precisely. Some tape measures show both metric and inch marks, so look on the side with inches to find thirty...
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It seems like such a simple tool, but yet there’s more to a tape measure than meets the eye. In this article we’re going to break down the different features of your tape measure and explain how to use it, the right way! So follow along and see if you might learn something new...