Tape reading

Learn how to read both metric and imperial tape measures properly! Helpful advice from The Tape Store - The UK's tape measure specialists.

Explains how to read a ruler with 16th increments. Also provides explanation of basic fraction reduction.

Master the art of measuring with a tape measure for precise glass projects. Learn the essentials with OneDayGlass for accurate measurements.

Below I have created an infographic and a video on how to read a tape measure efficiently. We will refer to this as the “big inch”. This is the main way I learned how to read a tape measure back in…

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Sycor Technology has many different types of technical conversion charts available for customer use, Such as Meters to Feet.

I've got a 'good spare pair of hands' working for me that the local labor hall sent over. He's a very good worker & eager to learn. Unfortunately, he...

Take accurate measurements during your next DIY project You need to take a quick measurement, but how can you decipher all the markings on your measuring tape? The lines on your tape measure make it easier to get a precise reading, and...

Explains how to read a tape measure and includes a drawing and a video showing the breakdown of the fractions of one inch. The importance of accuracy is discussed.

Inspired by the typography on a tape measure of all things. This print simply depicts the units – inches and centimetres at the start of a standard tape measure. I was amazed at the amount of…

The humble tape measure is the world’s most commonly used measuring tool, accompanying millions of tradesmen and contractors to work every single day. Whilst

Convert inch fractions to decimal, decimal to inches, inches to metric measurements, and learn how to convert decimal to fractions.

Reading a tape measure may not come naturally to most DIYers, but a few expert tips can make this all-important tool your best friend for any project.

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Need to measure something but getting hung up on all those lines on a ruler? You're in the right place. We're here to explain what the ruler markings mean so taking measurements will be a breeze. Whether you need to know how to read an...

Recently I was in the fabric store and I overheard a lady getting some fabric ask the worker exactly how much was 7/8.? So, I thought that this would be a nice little recap tutorial. I know that when I started sewing, I had to really brush up on my measurements! After a while, everything came back to me though. Here are your measurements within your inch. I hope it comes in handy. :)

We definitely just learned a few new things.

Online Fashion tutor| Fashion Content creator on Instagram: "Let’s learn about the measuring tape Mastering the measuring tape is a game changer in sewing fundamental skill for achieving accurate fits, efficient fabric use, and professional-looking results. In my latest video, I dived into the details of reading a measuring tape like a pro. You will learn how to decipher the small lines on your tape and take precise measurements without rounding up to the nearest familiar value. By the…

Learn how to read a ruler and what the fraction markings mean. Plus, learn how to use a metric ruler and the decimal to metric conversions.