{"id":62,"date":"2023-07-28T15:43:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T19:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/?post_type=chapter&p=62"},"modified":"2023-10-27T13:39:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T17:39:55","slug":"measuring-tape-review","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/tradeskillsforsuccessnumeracy\/chapter\/measuring-tape-review\/","title":{"raw":"Reading a Measuring Tape","rendered":"Reading a Measuring Tape"},"content":{"raw":"

\"The<\/p>\r\n\"A\r\n

    \r\n \t
  1. Imperial units: The longest marks indicate inches. Use the next longest lines for \u00bd inches, the third longest for \u00bc inches, and so on.<\/li>\r\n \t
  2. Metric units. The longest marks indicate centimetres. Use the smaller marks to find the length in millimeters.<\/li>\r\n \t
  3. Stretch your measuring tape across the object. Find the nearest full measurement and add the length from the smaller markings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\"A\r\n

    How to read the measuring tape<\/h2>\r\n

    Imperial<\/h3>\r\n12 inches is the same as 1 foot. The number indicating feet on the tape may be a different colour or be labeled with an \u201cF\u201d to mark the length. After each foot marking, the numbers next to each inch mark will either repeat from 1-11 again or keep counting to 13, 14, 15, and so on. Each tape measure varies so be sure to check yours.\r\n\r\nRecognize the third longest line as \u00bc-inch increments. Find the \u00bc-inch marks centered between the \u00bd-inch and full-inch lines.\r\n\r\nCheck the fourth longest lines to find -inch increments. Look for the shorter-inch markings centered between each of the \u00bc-inch lines.\r\n\r\nMeasure sixteenths of an inch with the smallest, densely-packed lines. If there are lines that are even shorter than the -inch markings, then each of them represents [latex]\\tfrac{1}{16}[\/latex]-inch.\r\n\r\nReference to double arrows and diamonds for stud and truss spacing. 16 inches is the standard for wall studs. This will be marked with a set of 2 arrows. 19.2 inches is the standard for roof truss installation. This will be marked with a black diamond. If you\u2019re not measuring for wall studs or roofing, don\u2019t worry about any of these markings since you won\u2019t need to use them.\r\n

    Metric<\/h3>\r\nMillimeters can be hard to read as they are the smallest, most densely-packed markings. Each millimeter represents [latex]\\tfrac{1}{10}[\/latex] of a centimeter or 0.1 centimeters. Each centimeter contains 10 millimeters. Metric tape measures rarely have units smaller than millimeters because it\u2019s difficult to measure them precisely.\r\n

    How to use the measuring tape<\/h2>\r\nPlace the tape\u2019s hook at the end of the object you\u2019re measuring. Hook the metal piece at the end of the measuring tape onto the edge of the object so it doesn\u2019t slip. If you\u2019re measuring the inside distance, such as the distance across a door frame or from one wall to another, push the metal hook flat against the surface instead. If the end of the tape measure has a hole, hook it onto a screw or nail to keep the end from moving.\r\n
    The hook is also known as \u201ctang.\u201d The metal hook is supposed to be a little loose. When latched onto an object, the hook pulls out so its width isn\u2019t included in the measurement. When pushed up against the object on an inside measurement, the hook pushes flush against the tape so its width doesn\u2019t affect the measurement.<\/div>\r\nTry to keep the tape as straight as possible since letting it sag can skew the measurement.\r\n\r\nUse the lock switch to keep the tape at the same length. If you need to compare or transfer your measurement, slide the lock switch forward to keep the tape from retracting.\r\n\r\n\"\"","rendered":"

    \"The<\/p>\n

    \"A<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Imperial units: The longest marks indicate inches. Use the next longest lines for \u00bd inches, the third longest for \u00bc inches, and so on.<\/li>\n
    2. Metric units. The longest marks indicate centimetres. Use the smaller marks to find the length in millimeters.<\/li>\n
    3. Stretch your measuring tape across the object. Find the nearest full measurement and add the length from the smaller markings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \"A<\/p>\n

      How to read the measuring tape<\/h2>\n

      Imperial<\/h3>\n

      12 inches is the same as 1 foot. The number indicating feet on the tape may be a different colour or be labeled with an \u201cF\u201d to mark the length. After each foot marking, the numbers next to each inch mark will either repeat from 1-11 again or keep counting to 13, 14, 15, and so on. Each tape measure varies so be sure to check yours.<\/p>\n

      Recognize the third longest line as \u00bc-inch increments. Find the \u00bc-inch marks centered between the \u00bd-inch and full-inch lines.<\/p>\n

      Check the fourth longest lines to find -inch increments. Look for the shorter-inch markings centered between each of the \u00bc-inch lines.<\/p>\n

      Measure sixteenths of an inch with the smallest, densely-packed lines. If there are lines that are even shorter than the -inch markings, then each of them represents [latex]\\tfrac{1}{16}[\/latex]-inch.<\/p>\n

      Reference to double arrows and diamonds for stud and truss spacing. 16 inches is the standard for wall studs. This will be marked with a set of 2 arrows. 19.2 inches is the standard for roof truss installation. This will be marked with a black diamond. If you\u2019re not measuring for wall studs or roofing, don\u2019t worry about any of these markings since you won\u2019t need to use them.<\/p>\n

      Metric<\/h3>\n

      Millimeters can be hard to read as they are the smallest, most densely-packed markings. Each millimeter represents [latex]\\tfrac{1}{10}[\/latex] of a centimeter or 0.1 centimeters. Each centimeter contains 10 millimeters. Metric tape measures rarely have units smaller than millimeters because it\u2019s difficult to measure them precisely.<\/p>\n

      How to use the measuring tape<\/h2>\n

      Place the tape\u2019s hook at the end of the object you\u2019re measuring. Hook the metal piece at the end of the measuring tape onto the edge of the object so it doesn\u2019t slip. If you\u2019re measuring the inside distance, such as the distance across a door frame or from one wall to another, push the metal hook flat against the surface instead. If the end of the tape measure has a hole, hook it onto a screw or nail to keep the end from moving.<\/p>\n

      The hook is also known as \u201ctang.\u201d The metal hook is supposed to be a little loose. When latched onto an object, the hook pulls out so its width isn\u2019t included in the measurement. When pushed up against the object on an inside measurement, the hook pushes flush against the tape so its width doesn\u2019t affect the measurement.<\/div>\n

      Try to keep the tape as straight as possible since letting it sag can skew the measurement.<\/p>\n

      Use the lock switch to keep the tape at the same length. If you need to compare or transfer your measurement, slide the lock switch forward to keep the tape from retracting.<\/p>\n

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