What is the 8 foot rule on a tape measure?

For every 8-foot section of your wall, there should be six studs placed 16 inches apart. That’s why there are red numbers highlighted every 16 inches. If you use the tape measure, you can note exactly where the studs are by using the red numbers and marking the studs using a pencil.

How much are the little lines on a tape measure?

The shortest lines of all on most measuring tapes are the sixteenth-inch marks. There are 16 of these tiny marks per inch — four in each quarter-inch. Note that some very precise measuring tapes will mark down to one-thirty-second of an inch or even one-sixty-fourth of an inch!

What do lines on tape measure mean?

The measurements on a tape measure are generally 16 marks to the inch. This means you can measure up to 1/16 of an inch. The number of lines between inch marks indicate how precise you can get with your tool. To read 1/2-inch measurements, locate the second-longest mark between the longer inch marks.

Can a measuring tape be wrong?

It depends on what kind of tape measures you are using. General speaking, a steel tape measure is more accurate than a fiberglass tape measure. If you are measuring your waist size with a fiberglass tape measure and don’t know hot to use them correctly, possiblly, your measurement is inaccurate.

What is the red dot on a tape measure?

The red indicates 16-inch-on-center spacing. This is a common framing spacing for wall studs, floor joists and common roof rafters. If you decide to space framing at 24-inch centers, the red marks will be at every other foot marking on the tape measure.

When is the retractable measuring tape coming out?

Retractable Measuring Tape, Tape Measures are Compact Design with Standard Inches and Metric Measuring Tape Markings for Quick, Easy Read Tape Measure . . . In stock on July 24, 2021.

What kind of measuring tape do you use?

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What are the different types of Stanley tape measures?

Tape Measures (76) STANLEY, FATMAX ®, LeverLock ®, PowerLock ®, and DualLock™ tape measures make taking measurements fast and easy. They are available in a variety of styles and lengths ranging from 3 ft to 35 ft making them ideal for jobs both small and large.

Which is the best vintage Sears tape measure?

TAPE MEASURES, STARRET, K&E, RIDGID, EVANS, STREAMLINE VINTAGE LOT OF MISC. TAPE MEASURES, LUFKIN, STARRETT, MABO W. GERMANY, ETC… Craftsman Sears Vintage Tape Measure Model 3953 Black & White 10 Foot Good Cond!

Retractable Measuring Tape, Tape Measures are Compact Design with Standard Inches and Metric Measuring Tape Markings for Quick, Easy Read Tape Measure . . . In stock on July 24, 2021.

Antique/ vintage figural miniature pig tape measure nickel plated brass. 12X RARE VINTAGE 70’S SUPERIOR TAILORING RULE SEWING BUTTERFLY CHINA NEW NOS !

What do you call a roll up tape measure?

Generally speaking, the term “tape measure” refers to a roll-up, self-retracting style tape measure that’s designed for carpentry. The actual tape potion of the measure, called the ‘ribbon,’ is usually constructed from a stiff metallic material that can stiffen when needed but can also roll up for simple use and storage.