Metric Tape Measure Marks

The smaller marks indicate 1 10 of a centimeter also called millimeters.

Metric tape measure marks.

Like imperial rules metric tape measures have hash marks of different sizes. The komelon speed mark measuring tape has visible numbers printed above the 1 8 markings so you can quickly see where a measurement falls in between the inches. To measure with a metric measuring tape first find the nearest centimetre before the distance you re measuring then the nearest millimetre. And finally you ll sometimes see imperial markings on top of the tape and metric markings on the bottom.

It is indicated by a 1m. Each centimeter contains 9 hash marks indicating millimeters. Easy carry long tape measures hold on to the large rubber coated handle while carrying these tape measures. Beyond the helpful markings the tape measure is extremely durable with an acrylic coated tape and a rubber coated exterior case.

Metric tape measures indicate 10 marks to the centimeter. Ec levels of accuracy class 1 or class 2 state that a tape s blade is accurate to that particular standard at a temperature of 20 c at a pulling force of 50n newtons. No need to squint at graduation marks with these tape measures you can clearly read an accurate measurement on the digital display. Edtape workbench ruler adhesive backed tape measure waterproof measuring sticker sticky measuring tape 60 inches 152 cm length 0 63 inch 1 6 cm width imperial metric ruler 4 7 out of 5 stars 4 22 off.

20 c being the. The one meter marking is located at the one 100th centimeter marking or 10th decimeter marking. Many tape measures feature the marks 20 c and 50n near to the tip of the blade. On a tape measure that uses imperial units as opposed to the metric system the most prominent markings are typically the inch marks designated by long thin lines and larger numbers.

Your measurement in centimetres will be a decimal where the tenths place is indicated by the millimetre marking. You will see a foot designation marked every 12 inches sometimes in a box as in the picture or sometimes the number will be shown in red. Just know what units you re using. Still others may include the measurement in terms of feet and inches after the 1 foot mark a marking of 1 5 at the 17 mark for example.

The long mark in the center indicates a half centimeter. You can use a 0 5 millimetre mark to help guide you if your measuring tape has them. There are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter. The millimeter marks typically are the same length except for the middle one which readily identifies 5 millimeters.

Read a tape measure s incremental marks for the metric system. The standard numbered unit is the centimeter.