Most tape measures will show inches divided into 16 segments. The shortest line represents the sixteenths, the next taller lines divide it into eighths, and the next into fourths.

The first inch on a tape measure is actually short by 1/16 inch, because the metal on the tang is exactly 1/16 of an inch. So for measurements taken from the inside edge of an object, ...

So if you have one of these tape measures, you’ll see black diamonds every 19.2 inches on the blade. Some tape measures have both red dots and black diamonds marked off so builders can switch ...

Follow the instructions above for how to measure waist size using a measuring tape. Divide your waist measurement in inches by your height measurement in inches to get the ratio.

For smaller home projects, a 5-meter tape measure will likely do; if you're attempting an ambitious large-scale project, like building a deck, go for a 10-meter tape measure. Manual vs. Auto-Lock ...

A good tape measure will have the half-inch mark denoted by the longest line located halfway between the inch values. Sometimes the ½ will be printed on the tape, but often the only numbers will ...