![]() ![]() 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.) When you’re learning how to read a tape measure, note the majority break each inch into 16 sections. ![]() Home > Tools > Measuring Tools > Measuring Tapes > EZ Read Tape Measure 1 x 25. Before long, it will come natural but until then you can reference this diagram. We look forward to seeing you in our store. 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. The tape measure can be marked with US or English measurements (feet and inches), metric measurements (meters and parts of meters: centimeters, millimeters, etc). If you look at the picture below you can see how this all makes sense. How to Read a Tape Measure Made REALLY Easy I cover how to read the fractions on the tape measure. Makes sense right? And those 8ths can be broken down even more, until you get to 4ths and a 1/2. Our cheaters tape measures has fractions printed on. The 16ths can be reduced into 8ths, like the picture above. Easy to Read: This easy read tape measure uses high contrast printing which makes the tape easy to read. This little bit of knowledge is what I was missing. 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. (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! □ ) 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. I knew the the basics…1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and inches, but the other lines were always a mystery. But, sometimes your measurement ends up falling on one of those little lines with no number markings. In my defense I had never been taught what all the “little lines” meant. 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. This type of tape measure has the whole inch numbers labeled, as well as the eighths and quarters of an inch labeled, like 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, etc, which makes reading a tape measure much easier. Get someone to hold one end if this is difficult or bang. I have a confession!! I struggle (or struggled until recently) to read a tape measure. For accuracy when measuring between two points, ensure the tape is tight and doesnt sag in the middle. ![]()
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