Our cheaters tape measures has fractions printed on. 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. Easy to Read: This easy read tape measure uses high contrast printing which makes the tape easy to read. (Click on the image to download and print.) A tape measure is a length of tape (usually a bendable metal) with markings (or ticker marks or lines) on it at certain intervals that you use to measure. Before long, it will come natural but until then you can reference this diagram. 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. This little bit of knowledge is what I was missing. Every single line on the tape measure can be broken down into 16ths. Getting familiar with the measurements on a tape will also help you work faster and more efficiently. This is what helped me, seeing it broken down…I’m a visual learner. 75.00 USD 2H 39M In the building trades, the tape measure is an essential measuring tool that will help you tackle projects both big and smalleverything from estimate to build. (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. To read 1/2-inch measurements, locate the. That number is usually in bold, black type. This way, for example, you do not need to calculate 36. General Tips The hook or 'tang' of the tape measure is the small, usually metallic component at the end of the blade. To read an inch, look for the large numbers. Most tape measures tell you where each foot mark is located, along with the whole inch designation. 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. Then examine leftover indicator lines to see. I knew the the basics…1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and inches, but the other lines were always a mystery. When reading a tape measure, find the closest whole inch to the end point. 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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