Metric Tape Measure Readings

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Metric tape measure readings.

But sometimes your measurement ends up falling on one of those little lines with no number markings. Metric measurement is the simplest system of use. There are no fractions. Completely different to an imperial tape measure it is arguably easier to read a tape measure in metric than imperial.

Starrett certified long tape measures. Each centimetre comprised of 10mm is clearly marked all the way from 1 to 100 which becomes 1 metre. But not all tape measures are alike. 1 16 inch 1 8 inch 1 4 inch 1 2 inch.

These are known as fractional read or easy read blades. Resolution of tape measure. Above you ll see a picture of a metric imperial pocket tape measure. This type of tape measure has the whole inch numbers labeled as well as the eighths and quarters of an inch labeled like 1 8 1 4 3 8 etc which makes reading a tape measure much easier.

Building and construction practice calls for all measurements to be made in millimeters mm. Mostly utilize imperial measurements which means that you measure in feet inches and fractions of inches. The measurements towards the bottom of the image are metric. Some tape measures make it easier to decipher the markings by calling out the fractional equivalents right on the face of the blade.

How to read a metric only measure. There are 10mm in each centimetre shown by the ten spaces between each cm and 100cm in each metre. See how easy it is and find out why blueprints show e. Inches only feet and inches.

In other words they re in centimetres and milimetres. On a metric tape you will basically see markings for meters. When using a metric tape measure the measurements appear in centimeters millimeters and sometimes meters. The mesurement is is indicated by.

The great thing about metric is that the measurements are all in whole numbers. Choose from our selection of metric measuring tape in a wide range of styles and sizes. To read a measuring tape line the zero mark up at the edge of the item you re measuring then stretch the tape all the way across the item. These reliable tape measures include a calibration certificate traceable to nist.

Each small increment is 1mm and there are 10mm that make up one centimetre. A rectangular bar along the side of the tape an. Then look at the point where the tape meets the end of the item you re measuring and read the nearest large number. Reading a tape measure.

How to read a metric tape measure. Try to keep the tape straight to ensure an accurate measurement. Most will show fractions down to eighths of an inch. 1 inch 1 2 inch 1 4 inch 1 8 inch 1 16 inch 1 32 inch.