Metric Tape Measure Chart

Then examine leftover indicator lines to see what fractions of an inch remain.

Metric tape measure chart. Also known as oil gauging tapes use these tape measures to check the level of oil and other fluids in deep large containers such as tanks and vats. Grainger carries a huge tape measure and measuring tape selection to help meet construction engineering architectural and other industrial or commercial measuring needs. Stanley fatmax 6 ft. Stanley powerlock 8m 26 ft.

The tape measure sports a 16 foot tape measure for precise markings when working with different materials. Measuring tape measure by kutir easy to read 25 foot both side dual ruler retractable sturdy heavy duty magnetic hook metric inches and imperial measurement shock absorbent solid rubber case 4 6 out of 5 stars 1 100. When shopping for tape measures consider type durability length and standout. Keychain pocket tape measure.

You will see a foot designation marked every 12 inches sometimes in a box as in the picture or sometimes the number will be shown in red. It s no secret that i strongly encourage every homeowner to have a tape measure readily available to them. Add those the whole inches for your total measurement. You can use a 0 5 millimetre mark to help guide you if your measuring tape has them.

But i also know that it s not always practical to always have a measuring tape handy. Your measurement in centimetres will be a decimal where the tenths place is indicated by the millimetre marking. When reading a tape measure find the closest whole inch to the end point. Free printable measuring tape.

To measure with a metric measuring tape first find the nearest centimetre before the distance you re measuring then the nearest millimetre. This makes it perfect for measuring whole rooms and long spans that are out of reach of the tape measure. Shop this collection 735 model fmht33706m 3 97. Tape measure metric english scale shop this collection 126 model 33 428 12 97.

Measurement conversion chart decimal conversion metric conversion reading a ruler fraction chart fraction table decimal chart ruler measurements math notes. You ll find english and metric engineers and architects tape measures here including some. Metric measurements are even easier to calculate. Can t read a tape measure.

In addition to having one close by homeowners should also take some time to learn how to read a measuring tape and understand tape measure increments. Keychain tape measure with led light 57 model 48 22 6601. Metric tape measures indicate 10 marks to the centimeter. Laser distance measurers use a laser to determine the distance to an object up to 600 yards away.

On a tape measure that uses imperial units as opposed to the metric system the most prominent markings are typically the inch marks designated by long thin lines and larger numbers.