Since we are on the subject, I though you might like to know about this particular QuickDraw Self-Marking Tape Measure! It makes marking off cuts a piece of cake (or so they claim)!!! I ordered one but it’s on back order so as soon as I get it, I’ll share my findings. (Click on the image to download and print.) General Tips The hook or 'tang' of the tape measure is the small, usually metallic component at the end of the blade. Before long, it will come natural but until then you can reference this diagram. 1 inch 16 x 1/16th of an inch, 8 x 1/8th of an inch, 4 x 1/4 of an inch or 2 x 1/2 of an inch. I realize this is simple once you break it down, but in order to be able to measure something and spout off the CORRECT measurement without counting the lines every time (maybe it’s just me) I need it to be broken down. Shortest lines are the 16ths, going up in length to 8ths, 4ths, 1/2 and inch. If you look at the picture below you can see how this all makes sense. Makes sense right? And those 8ths can be broken down even more, until you get to 4ths and a 1/2. The 16ths can be reduced into 8ths, like the picture above. Home > Tools > Measuring Tools > Measuring Tapes > EZ Read Tape Measure 1 x 25. This little bit of knowledge is what I was missing. We look forward to seeing you in our store. Every single line on the tape measure can be broken down into 16ths. This is what helped me, seeing it broken down…I’m a visual learner. What Does Each Marking Specify How to read a Metric Tape Measure How to read special marks on a tape measure 1. (For all of you mathematically inclined people, please ignore my simplistic break down of an already basic tape! You can just skip ahead to another project! □ ) The Ultimate Handyperson Tool List to Nail the Job Don't tackle a project without these tools How to Use a Tape Measure After ensuring that the lock is in the off position, gently pull the hookaka the tangout of the case. So, I thought we could do a little: How To Read a Tape Measure 101. My guess is that many of you are in the same boat as me. ![]() If I had to measure something that didn’t fall within one of those marks I would just mark the tape measure with a pencil or count the lines…you know it might be 32″ and 3 little lines. ![]() We can basically define the tape as the yellow spiral rule that can be wide or thin. I knew the the basics…1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and inches, but the other lines were always a mystery. 1.Tape This is the most important part of this tape measure, since it is the one that contains all the numerical measurements that we will use to measure. A tape measure with both inches and centimeters usually has the imperial measurements in red on the top of the blade, while the metric measurements are in black on the bottom of the blade. In my defense I had never been taught what all the “little lines” meant. I have a confession!! I struggle (or struggled until recently) to read a tape measure.
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