Measuring Tape
Item No.: 5001
Frame Material: ABS case covered with TPR
Blade Thickness: 0.12mm
Blade Surface Treatment: Nylon Coated
Packaging: Blister Card
Features:
- Hold comfortable and impact resistant
- Manual powerful stop button
- With metric and inch blade
| ITEM NO. | SIZE | QTY./CARTON |
| 500103 | 3m/10FTX16mm | 72 |
| 500105 | 5m/16FTX25mm | 48 |
| 500108 | 8m/26FTX25mm | 36 |
| 500110 | 10m/33FTX25mm | 36 |
What Is a Measuring Tape?
A measuring tape is a flexible tool used for measuring length. It is made up of materials like fiberglass, cloth, plastic, metal ribbon or strip. So, it is a kind of flexible ruler also known as a tape measure. It is marked in centimeters and inches.
Markings on a Measuring Tape
A measuring tape shows marking in two different units—centimeters and inches.
Division Markings in Centimeters
The measurements on the bottom of the image given below are in centimeters and millimeters. 10 millimeters make 1 cm, so there are 10 divisions between each centimeter. Each small division is equivalent to 1 mm. When looking at the given image, the first small mark after the 5 cm marking denotes a measurement of 51 mm which can also be referred to as 5.1 cm.
Division Markings in Inches
The measurements towards the top of the given image are in inches. The large numbers, 1, 2, 3 …, marked next to the long markings represent whole inches. Between these numbers are small divisions that represent fractions of an inch. Since 12 inches make 1 foot, there is a ‘foot’ marking after every 12 inches.
How to Measure Using a Measuring Tape?
To read a measuring tape, follow these steps:
- Place the 0 mark of the tape at one end of the object.
- Roll out the tape to the other end of the object.
- Find the closest cm marking and count the remaining number of mm markings to its right. For example, if there are 3 markings after 9 cm marking, then the measurement would be 9.3 cm.
- Similarly, for measuring in inches, read from the other side of the measuring tape.
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Solved Examples
Example 1: Read the length of the given objects using the measuring tape as shown.
Solution: The tip of the pencil is at the fifth marking after the 9 cm mark. So, the length of the pencil is 9.5 cm.
Example 2: Read the length of the given objects using the measuring tape as shown.
Solution: The vase end is at the second marking after the 7-inch mark. So, the length of the vase is 7.2 inches.
Example 3: Read the length of the given objects using the measuring tape as shown.
Solution: The length of the umbrella starts at the 2-inch mark and ends at the 16-inch mark. So, the length of the umbrella is 16 – 2 inches = 14 inches.
Example 4: How many inches are in 25 feet of measuring tape?
Solution: 1 foot = 12 inches
Therefore, 25 feet = 25 × 12 inches = 300 inches
So, there will be 300 inches in a 25-feet-long measuring tape.