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First, look at your ruler or tape measure and focus on the segment from 0 to 1. In the middle of that segment, you'll find the 1/2 mark. If you cut that 1/2 in half, you'll find the 1/4 mark....
Where is ⅝” on a tape measure? Where is 3/32” on a tape measure? Most tape measures will have marks that go down to a 1/16 of an inch, but there are some measuring tapes that will even measure down to the 1/32. You’ll know which one you have because your measuring tape will either have 15 small lines between each large number or it will have 31.
To read a tape measure, find the number next to the large tick, and then find how many small ticks past it the measurement is. Add the number next to the large tick with the fractional tick to get the measurement. For instance, if the length of an object measures five small ticks past the number 4 tick, then the measurement is 4 5 ⁄ 16 “.
The 5/8 mark on a measuring tape represents 5/8 of an inch. This means that if you measure something and it reaches the 5/8 mark on the tape, it is 5/8 of an inch long.
Steps to Read the Imperial Tape Measure: Start with the nearest visible number. Next, determine which side of the “half” mark between the numbers your measurement sits on. Countdown or to the nearest fraction. Read the tape measure recognizing that an inch is broken down into smaller units of measure.
Standard tapes measure inches and feet. Metric tapes capture centimeters and meters. Some tapes have both. This guide will show you how to read a tape measure. Plus, you'll learn some tips and tricks for using this tool to get precise measurements. SHOP ALL TAPE MEASURES NOW.
1/8, 3/8, 5/8, 7/8 On A Tape Measure This red denotes that one foot has been measured for the imperial system. This aids accurate measurements as 1’ (0.3 meters) equal 12” (30.48 cm).
Some tape measures have printed fractions above each tick mark (1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4), which aid in quickly reading measurements that don’t align with an inch mark.
The Parts of a Tape Measure. Before we dive into how to read tape measure increments , let’s go over the lay of the land. On the outside of the tape measure, you will see a belt clip, a blade lock (or button) and the tip or hook, also known as the rivet, which is the end of the tape.
First, let's discuss the common markings on a tape measure. Most tape measures I use in carpentry and building have black lines at a 90-degree angle to the edge of the tape measure in between each of the inch markings. These lines are different lengths to help you differentiate between them and to help you understand what they mean.