Metric Tape Measure Marks

The standard numbered unit is the centimeter.

Metric tape measure marks. To measure find the nearest whole centimeter to the end point then examine the remaining indicator lines to see how many millimeters are left over. Metric tape measures indicate 10 marks to the centimeter. 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. No need to squint at graduation marks with these tape measures you can clearly read an accurate measurement on the digital display.

Easy carry long tape measures hold on to the large rubber coated handle while carrying these tape measures. Read a tape measure s incremental marks for the metric system. The komelon speed mark measuring tape has visible numbers printed above the 1 8 markings so you can quickly see where a measurement falls in between the inches. Still others may include the measurement in terms of feet and inches after the 1 foot mark a marking of 1 5 at the 17 mark for example.

Just know what units you re using. There are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter. It is indicated by a 1m. To make marking the halfway point of a board easier.

Beyond the helpful markings the tape measure is extremely durable with an acrylic coated tape and a rubber coated exterior case. The long mark in the center indicates a half centimeter. Ec levels of accuracy class 1 or class 2 state that a tape s blade is accurate to that particular standard at a temperature of 20 c at a pulling force of 50n newtons. The millimeter marks typically are the same length except for the middle one which readily identifies 5 millimeters.

The one meter marking is located at the one 100th centimeter marking or 10th decimeter marking. And finally you ll sometimes see imperial markings on top of the tape and metric markings on the bottom. Like imperial rules metric tape measures have hash marks of different sizes. 20 c being the.

You can use a 0 5 millimetre mark to help guide you if your measuring tape has them. The smaller marks indicate 1 10 of a centimeter also called millimeters. This relates to the tape measure s quoted level of accuracy. To measure with a metric measuring tape first find the nearest centimetre before the distance you re measuring then the nearest millimetre.

Many tape measures feature the marks 20 c and 50n near to the tip of the blade. 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.