Some tape measures have markings that divide each inch into thirty-seconds of an inch. You’ll discover the markings are so fine and close together that it’s tough to determine where you are.

What do the smallest tape measure marks indicate? In the US, the smallest marks are usually 1/32nds or 1/16ths of an inch. These are typically the shortest lines, spaced the most closely together.

Now that I’m using a tape measure, I’m having some difficulty. Perhaps I should have paid more attention in math class. Can you tell me about the markings on tape measures, what they mean and ...

Tape measures' combination of being straightforward in their functionality and engineering are what have made them must-haves ...

As you extend the tape measure, you'll probably see the numbers 16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 96 and so forth in red. These indicate the 16-inch-on-center spacing that is common for wall studs, floor joists ...

The black diamonds on the tape measure represent that spacing. The first black diamond is at 19.2 inches” and after that black diamonds appear at 38.4, 57.6, 76.8, and 96 inches or 8 feet.

Imperial Markings: The imperial measurement system is normally used on tape measures in the U.S. Imperial measurement numbers start at 1/16 inch intervals and increase to include 1/8 inch ...