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! 😉 )
#BUILDERS TAPE MEASURE READING IN HOW TO#
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. In my defense I had never been taught what all the “little lines” meant. How To Read A Measuring Tape In Inches and Feet Reading a Tape Measure: Everything You Need to Know 11 2.I have a confession!! I struggle (or struggled until recently) to read a tape measure. Let’s understand measuring tape reading with some practical examples, 1. Here, the smallest division reading can be written on the bottom part is 1 mm and the largest division reading can be written on tape is 1 m. It means you can read dimensions in millimetres, centimetres, and meters on the top part of the tape.Ī centimetre is also divided into 10 parts and each part is equal to 1 millimetre. The bottom part of the measuring tape was fractioned by centimetres.
Therefore, at every 12th-inch foot marking is done.Ĥ8″ = 4 ft so on. There is a number written on the top part of the measuring tape like 1 inch, 2 inches, 3 inches and so on. The 14th Black line is equal to 7/8th of inch.12th Black line is equal to 3/4th of inch.The 10th Black line is equal to 5/8th of inch.8th Black line is equal to 1/2nd of inch.6th Black line is equal to 3/8th of inch.4th Black line is equal to 1/4th of inch.2nd Black line is equal to 1/8th of an inch.It means you can read dimensions in feet on the top part of the tape.Īgain, This part is divided into 16 parts. The top part of the measuring tape was fractioned with inches. The measuring tape is divided into two parts horizontal TOP Part and the BOTTOM Part. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to measure with a measuring tape.įirst, we will see how the marking is done on measuring tape, Reading a Tape Measure: Everything You Need to Know 10 Read More: 23 Surveying Instruments and Their Uses How To Read Measure TapeĮveryone should learn to use a measuring tape because sometimes we need to measure. The belt clip simply allows the measuring tape to be hooked onto your belt so you can always have it to hand. If the hook has a hole in it, this is so it can grip onto screws.īelt Clip: Does what it says on the tin. You may notice that the hook is loose this is intentional to ensure accuracy. Hook: The hook, located at the end of the tape comes in handy when measuring hard surfaces such as tables. Imperial units are usually on the top row and metrics are on the bottom. Simply release the thumb lock to put the tape measure back in its case.īlade/Tape: The most important part of your tape measure, the blade is what gives you your measurements. It stops your tape from automatically retracting back into its housing when carrying out measurements. Thumb Lock: The thumb lock is designed to keep your tape in place at your desired length. It comes in handy when you want to measure around corners. Use the housing for inside measurements instead of bending the tape.
It is essentially the length of the case but is a great addition to your tape. The case is made from metal, plastic and other rubber materials.Ĭase Length: On the back of the tape measure, you will find the case length. This is also responsible for making tape durable and long-lasting for use. 10×10 Room Construction Cost Excel SheetĬase: The case is used to cover tape.Construction Material Testing Menu Toggle.30×40 House Plans | 1200 sq ft House Plan.20*50 House Plan | 1000 sq ft House Plan.
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