What is tape measure? A tape measure or
measuring tape is a ribbon of cloth, plastic, or metal with linear-measure
markings, such as steel tape measure. Surveyors use tape measures in lengths on
the order of hectometers. It is a convenient measuring tool. Its flexibility
allows for a measure of great length to be easily carried in pocket or toolkit
and permits one to measure around curves or corners.
How to read a tape measure?
Tape measures are often used to give a
standardized length for objects which are of an irregular shape. But how to
reed it is big problem for layman. Side Cut Pliers
Firstly, you must know a tape measure blade
is marked both in inches and in feet. Each foot is divided into 12 inches. The
end hook always appears to be loose. This special design slide a distance equal
to its own thickness so both inside and outside make sure the result is
accurate. The upper scale is increased by 1/16-inch, so it reads 1/16, 1/8,
3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and
1-inch. The bottom scale reads in 1/16-inch increments as well, so it reads
1/16, 1/8, 3/16-inch, and so on. So if you find a 8 lines in an inch that mean
the scale is increased by 2/16-inch. And likewise, if you have 4 lines , or
4/16" you have a quarter inch and so on. Paint
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For example
1. The longest line in the inch is in the
middle. This is the half-inch mark and there is only one.
2. The next shortest line is the 1/4"
(one quarter of an inch) inch mark and there are only two of these.
3. The third shortest line is the 1/8"
(one eighth of an inch) mark and there are four of these.
4. The fourth shortest is the 1/16"
(one sixteenth of an inch) mark and there are eight of these.
5. Some rulers will go a step further, down
to 1/32" but this is often more precise that most woodworking cuts need to
be.other measurements
Tips of tape measure
When you use the tape measure, there are
some problem you must notice.
1: Not all tape measure have same unit. All
tape measures included linear-measure markings, with many including both
imperial and metric units. Imperial measurements are those commonly used in the
United States, including feet, pounds, and seconds. Metric units, on the other
hand, are those used in the metric system, commonly used by many countries
outside of the United States. Aviation Tin
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2: When you use the tape measure, pull the
tape straight out of its case with one hand.
3: Do not forget to look at the back of the
tape which have some useful information about parameters. Because not all tapes
are created equal.
4: Note the markings on the tape.On the
typical ruler the basic (smallest) unit of measurement is 1/16". If you
count the distance between two inch marks (one inch) you will find sixteen
lines. This is because an inch is 16/16th of an inch long. Studs read out at
16-inch on center, and are normally marked in red. Trusses or floor joists read
out at 2-foot on center and are normally marked in black. Slip
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5: Line up the 1-inch mark with one end of
the object being measured. Sometimes the metal hook becomes loose and can cause
your measurement to be off by up to 1/16 of an inch. Be sure to deduct 1 inch
from the measurement.
6: Slide the thumb lock down to hold the
tape in place which can make the result more accurate.