1 4 On Tape Measure

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1 4 on tape measure. Slightly shorter than the 1 2 inch mark are the 1 4 inch marks indicating 1 4 or 3 4 inch. A special tru zero hook does double duty as a pivot for drawing circles and arcs. Tape measures may have measurements in imperial and metric imperial only or metric only. This tape divides one more time down to 1 32.

The 1 16 inch hash mark is the shortest on many tape measures. The next smallest is 1 8 inch. With a slim trim case the stanley 10 foot by 1 4 inch powerlock pocket tape rule is ideal for pockets or purses. The first inch on a tape measure is actually short by 1 16 of an inch because the metal on the tang is exactly 1 16 of an inch.

Put the end of the measure at one end of the item or space you want to measure. When the length stops take a reading on the tape measure. For longer life and durability this tape measure features a polymer coated blade a heat treated spring and a chrome plated metal case. They usually come in lengths from 6 feet to 35 feet long.

How to measure using a tape measure. Tape measures are commonly used in construction architecture building home projects crafts and woodworking. Tape measure markings represent the fractions of an inch. However some have an even shorter mark noting 1 32 inch.