Tape measures may have measurements in imperial and metric, imperial-only, or metric-only. How to Read an Imperial Tape Measure On an imperial tape measure, the markings represent lengths in inches and fractions of an inch. The largest ticks each represent one inch (1″) increments, and ...
Measuring tape reading might seem like a no-brainer at first glance, but all those marks, symbols, and fractions can make your head spin when you try to use one in a pinch – just ask me. I grew up in the metric system, so any measurement under a 1/4″ has me cross-eyed and co...
That’s an old saying, but a true one, and something that applies to tape measures as well. They’re only effective if the person using them knows how to get an accurate reading. In this blog post, we’re going to look at how to accurately read a tape measure. ESSENTIAL FEATURES Let...
Tape measures in the U.S. mostly utilize Imperial measurements, which means that you measure in feet, inches and fractions of inches. When using a metric tape measure, the measurements appear in centimeters, millimeters and, sometimes, meters. But not all tape measures are alike. While some o...
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.
If your item is exactly, say, 3″ or 3′, it’s much easier. Otherwise, add up the fractions of inches until you have an accurate measurement. For example, if you measure out to the arrow in the below photo, you’ll add up 2″ + 1/4″ (or 2/8″) + 1/8″ for a total ...
Large LCD screen that shows the exact measurement number in four different units with HISS digital tape measure. Automatic unit conversion between feet, feet-inch, inch, and centimeter with HISS display tape measure. Accurate measuring: ensure that your measurements are accur...
How to Measure Using a Measuring Tape To read a measuring tape, follow these steps: Place the 0 mark of the tape at one end of the object. Roll out the tape to the other end of the object. Find the closest cm marking and count the remaining number of mm markings to its right. For...
* Quick measurement calculations, right on a visual tape measure!! No need to guess where to place your mark!! * Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide multiple measurements. Mix decimals and fractions too! * Results are given back to you in inches, feet, and centimeters, in both de...
Whether you’re measuring pieces for a home DIY project, working on a professional construction site or want to be sure a couch will fit in your living room, there’s no substitute for the best tape measure. With their long metal tapes and easy-to-read layout, these compact hand tools ...