Interpreting the numbers, lines and symbols The odds are good that most households have at least one retractable tape measure, either in a toolbox, a junk drawer or on a garage shelf. These measuri… ...

The odds are good that most households have at least one retractable tape measure, either in a toolbox, a junk drawer or on a garage shelf. These measuring tools are relatively inexpensive, easy ...

Length Whether you're buying a retractable metric tape measure or one with inches and feet, you'll want to think about the length that best suits the type of projects you like to tackle.

The majority of the retractable metric tape measures we feature are accurate within ±2.3 millimeters over a 10-meter length, which is adequate for most engineering and construction tradespeople.

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How to use a tape measure is simple when you’re aware of all the parts of the item, from lock to hook to blade. Illustration: Ellie Schiltz/Getty Images ...

It was this final version that truly launched the retractable tape measure into the mainstream, especially when it was taken up by the Stanley tool company, who sold it at for a reasonable price.

"I thought there could be a better way to take, store and transfer measurements using a tape measure," said an inventor, from Chula Vista, Calif., "so I invented the SMART RETRACTABLE TAPE MEASURE ...

Reading a Tape Measure Plenty of DIYers (and even some experienced professional carpenters) may not be aware of all of the information contained on a retractable metal tape measure.

The odds are good that most households have at least one retractable tape measure, either in a toolbox, a junk drawer or on a garage shelf. These measuring tools are relatively inexpensive, easy ...