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2. You're Probably Measuring Things Wrong - AOL

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   Every tape measure is different. If none of your measurements are precise, you've come to the right place. Learn how to use a tape measure in feet and inches. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For ...

3. Tape measure - Wikipedia

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   Millimeters produce whole (integer) numbers, reduce arithmetic errors, thus decreasing wastage due to such errors. The US made measuring tape shown on the right is interesting in that it is a "Reverse Measuring Tape", where the measurements can be read from right to left just as well as they can be read when the tape is used from left to right.

4. Ruler - Wikipedia

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   A variety of rulers A carpenter's rule Retractable flexible rule or tape measure A closeup of a steel ruler A ruler in combination with a letter scale. A ruler, sometimes called a rule, scale or a line gauge or metre/meter stick, is an instrument used to make length measurements, whereby a length is read from a series of markings called "rules" along an edge of the device. [1]

5. Vernier scale - Wikipedia

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   Vernier caliper scales; main at top, vernier at bottom. It reads 3.58 ± 0.02 mm by adding 3.00 mm (left red mark) on the fixed main scale to vernier 0.58 mm (right red mark). The main scale reading is that to the left of the zero on the vernier scale. The vernier reading is found by locating the best aligned lines between the two scales.

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   These tape measures take all the guesswork out of your project—and help you avoid costly surprises down the road. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...

7. List of measuring instruments - Wikipedia

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   A measuring instrument for lengths: a typical tape measure with both metric and imperial units and two US pennies for comparison A measuring instrument is a device to measure a physical quantity . In the physical sciences , quality assurance , and engineering , measurement is the activity of obtaining and comparing physical quantities of real ...