A Tape Measure

Product title lufkin al725 tape measure 25 ft 1 in.

A tape measure.

Usually the tape is yellow and rolled in a plastic case. A tape measure also called measuring tape is a type of flexible ruler. A tape measure or measuring tape is a flexible ruler used to measure size or distance. Tape measures are made from a variety of materials including fiber glass plastic and cloth.

Generally speaking the term tape measure refers to a roll up self retracting style. Tape measures are commonly used in construction architecture building home projects crafts and woodworking. Its design allows for a measure of great length to be easily carried in pocket or toolkit and permits one to measure around curves or corners. It consists of a ribbon of cloth plastic fibre glass or metal strip with linear measurement markings.

It is indicated by a 1m. The basic purpose of a tape measure is obvious but it can be hard to get a precise measurement if it isn t used properly. Blade width average rating. Tape measure body measuring tape 60inch 150cm lock pin push button retract ergonomic design durable measuring tapes for body measurement weight loss accurate sewing tape measure 2 pack 730.

5 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews 1 ratings current price 19 18 19. A manual tape measure which looks a little like a long skinny ribbon or a ruler made out of flexible material lacks some of the convenient features of a modern retractable tape measure but with the proper technique it works just as well. It is a common measuring tool. A digital tape measure gives an electronic reading and it can even convert fractions to decimals and inches to centimeters.

Komelon 4912im the professional 12 foot inch metric scale power tape yellow. How to read a tape measure and f. Standard tape measures and pocket tape measures usually have the following features. The one meter marking is located at the one 100th centimeter marking or 10th decimeter marking.

Read a tape measure s incremental marks for the metric system. The square shaped housing for the tape usually plastic or metal and around three inches in length. A tape measure is a roll of metal tape with measurement markings on and is used for measuring. The fastener on the side of the case that allows you to hook your tape measure conveniently onto a belt tool belt or pocket.

A self marking tape measure applies a graphite mark on the tape giving a precise and hassle free measurement every time.