Tape Measure Video
Tape Measure Video
Most home improvement or remodeling jobs require measuring. Some people have asked how to use or read a tape measure. The majority of tape measures are marked in feet and inches. The individual inches are broken down into fractions - 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 and 1/16. Each division is represented by a smaller and smaller line, with the 1/2 inch mark being the largest.
Some tape measures have color coded marking indicating the 16" on-center spacing. Be careful when reading a tape measure upside down.
Remember, take your time, measure twice and cut once!
Tim built custom homes and did ultra-custom remodeling for 20+ years before launching his Ask the Builder media presence. He was selected as one of the Big 50 by Remodeling magazine in 1993. This award gave birth to Ask the Builder in October 1993. Tim also operates https://DrawPlumbingPlans.com. His @askthebuilder YouTube channel was the first home improvement channel on YouTube.