Metric Tape Measure Marks

There are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter.

Metric tape measure marks.

Many tape measures feature the marks 20 c and 50n near to the tip of the blade. Metric tape measures indicate 10 marks to the centimeter. To measure with a metric measuring tape first find the nearest centimetre before the distance you re measuring then the nearest millimetre. Your measurement in centimetres will be a decimal where the tenths place is indicated by the millimetre marking.

The long mark in the center indicates a half centimeter. Still others may include the measurement in terms of feet and inches after the 1 foot mark a marking of 1 5 at the 17 mark for example. The millimeter marks typically are the same length except for the middle one which readily identifies 5 millimeters. Beyond the helpful markings the tape measure is extremely durable with an acrylic coated tape and a rubber coated exterior case.

To measure find the nearest whole centimeter to the end point then examine the remaining indicator lines to see how many millimeters are left over. Easy carry long tape measures hold on to the large rubber coated handle while carrying these tape measures. Just know what units you re using. It is indicated by a 1m.

This relates to the tape measure s quoted level of accuracy. And finally you ll sometimes see imperial markings on top of the tape and metric markings on the bottom. No need to squint at graduation marks with these tape measures you can clearly read an accurate measurement on the digital display. The komelon speed mark measuring tape has visible numbers printed above the 1 8 markings so you can quickly see where a measurement falls in between the inches.

Edtape workbench ruler adhesive backed tape measure waterproof measuring sticker sticky measuring tape 60 inches 152 cm length 0 63 inch 1 6 cm width imperial metric ruler 4 7 out of 5 stars 4 22 off. Read a tape measure s incremental marks for the metric system. The one meter marking is located at the one 100th centimeter marking or 10th decimeter marking. You can use a 0 5 millimetre mark to help guide you if your measuring tape has them.

You will see a foot designation marked every 12 inches sometimes in a box as in the picture or sometimes the number will be shown in red. The smaller marks indicate 1 10 of a centimeter also called millimeters. Each centimeter contains 9 hash marks indicating millimeters. Like imperial rules metric tape measures have hash marks of different sizes.

To make marking the halfway point of a board easier. 20 c being the.