Metric Tape Measure Guide

Use a tape measure properly so you can tackle your diy projects with accuracy.

Metric tape measure guide.

Nos mitutoyo 16ft 5m tape measure made in england 980 608 metric english 8 5 view product. How to read a tape measure. There are 10 decimeters in a meter 10 centimeters in a decimeter and 10 millimeters in a centimeter. Stanley tape measures can be found in the garage of almost any craftsman be they professional or hobbyist.

Stanley powerlock 3 5m 12 ft. You can use a 0 5 millimetre mark to help guide you if your measuring tape has them. On a metric tape you will basically see markings for meters centimeters and millimeters. Read our comprehensive information and support guide on tape measures to find out what application you need to use this instrument.

Grainger carries a huge tape measure and measuring tape selection to help meet construction engineering architectural and other industrial or commercial measuring needs. Metric is based on tens. 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. To measure with a metric measuring tape first find the nearest centimetre before the distance you re measuring then the nearest millimetre.

Numbers shown represent meters decimeters sometimes shown in red see example picture and centimeters. 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. Your measurement in centimetres will be a decimal where the tenths place is indicated by the millimetre marking. 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.

Tape measure metric english scale model 33 215 view the stanley powerlock tape measures 14 19 14 19. And with their distinctive easy to understand and use markings you ll never stanley tape measure review guide. You ll find english and metric engineers and architects tape measures here including some. Metric tape measure stainless steel 3 meter belt clip 8 8 view product 8 8 5.

Parts markings metric.