Metric Tape Measure Guide

Stanley tape measures can be found in the garage of almost any craftsman be they professional or hobbyist.

Metric tape measure guide.

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. Tape measure metric english scale model 33 215 view the stanley powerlock tape measures 14 19 14 19. Read our comprehensive information and support guide on tape measures to find out what application you need to use this instrument. Stanley powerlock 3 5m 12 ft.

Nos mitutoyo 16ft 5m tape measure made in england 980 608 metric english 8 5 view product. Your measurement in centimetres will be a decimal where the tenths place is indicated by the millimetre marking. To measure with a metric measuring tape first find the nearest centimetre before the distance you re measuring then the nearest millimetre. You ll find english and metric engineers and architects tape measures here including some.

Grainger carries a huge tape measure and measuring tape selection to help meet construction engineering architectural and other industrial or commercial measuring needs. Select 2 to 4 items to compare. On a metric tape you will basically see markings for meters centimeters and millimeters. When shopping for tape measures consider type durability length and standout.

These tape measures are wonderful tools that can measure pieces of material merely inches long or those that are a couple dozen feet in length. Parts markings metric. Whether you work in surveying medicine textiles or any other occupation that requires measuring lengths and distances the information contained on this page should help you answer questions for your particular scenario. How to read a tape measure.

You can use a 0 5 millimetre mark to help guide you if your measuring tape has them. Metric tape measure stainless steel 3 meter belt clip 8 8 view product 8 8 5. Laser distance measurers use a laser to determine the distance to an object up to 600 yards away. Metric is based on tens.

Numbers shown represent meters decimeters sometimes shown in red see example picture and centimeters.