![]() ![]() Eighth or 1/8”: The second shortest line on the imperial measurements is listed as an eighth of an inch.It may also be indicated with a fractional representation, similar to the half inch. Quarter or ¼”: The mid-size line is the third longest and the third shortest on the typical tape measure.Some measuring tapes only show the line as a measurement indicator, while others will show the line and the fractional representation of the measurement. Half or ½”: The second longest line is the half inch measurement.This line is indicated by a large number sitting to the left of the line. ![]() ![]() Inch or 1”: The inch measurement is the longest vertical line on the imperial half of the blade.This measurement is normally in a black box with a small triangle or arrow pointing to the inch line that it falls on. Foot or 1’: The foot measurement shows up on the 12th inch and is written as 1F.A tape measure with both inches and centimeters usually has the imperial measurements in red on the top of the blade, while the metric measurements are in black on the bottom of the blade. In the United States, the imperial measurement system is normally used on a tape measure, though some models may have both the imperial and the metric system. Read a tape measure’s incremental marks for the imperial system. Blade: The technical term for the tape itself, the blade is used by pulling the tang, stretching the across the distance to be measured, and reading the numbers and symbols on the face of the blade.Lock: The button on the front of the housing locks the tape in place when pressed, preventing the tape from being pulled out further or retracting.When reading the tape measure, the tang indicates zero. Tang: The metal clip at the end of the tape, also known as the clip or hook.It can act as a quick measuring tool in itself by using the base of the housing to measure short distances (the length of the housing appears on its base for easy reference). Housing: The plastic or metal housing holds the tape.Locate the housing, tang, lock, and blade. Below, a primer on parts and measurement increments you’ll find on a trusty tape measure. Don’t say, “duh!” Plenty of DIYers and even some experienced professional carpenters may not be aware of all of the information on a retractable metal tape measure. ![]()
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