Learn what each of the marks and numbers on a tape measure indicate.
Often called a measuring tape, tape measures provide a lengthy measuring gadget in a compact package.
Plus, we’ll help you unlock tape measure features you didnt even know were there.
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Read on to learn the ins and outs of tape measures.
What Is a Tape Measure?
A tape measure resembles a roll of tape.
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It is a compact, handheld tool with a retractable measuring machine in a plastic or metal housing.
The large, bold lines and numbers represent the largest intervals, such as inches and feet.
The smaller, fainter lines and numbers represent smaller divisions of the larger intervals.
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