Easy-to-Read Rulers | McMaster-Carr

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Length Length

	Width Width

	Thickness Thickness

	Material Material

Aluminum

Stainless Steel

Steel

	Graduation Marks Graduation Marks

	Graduation Location Graduation Location

	Numeric Increments Numeric Increments

1/10"

8/64"

1 cm

	Reading Direction Reading Direction

	Left to Right
	Right to Left

	Flexibility Flexibility

Flexible

Rigid

	Color Color

	Black
	Silver

	Graduation Mark Style Graduation Mark Style

Etched

Printed

	Graduation Color Graduation Color

	Orientation Orientation

Horizontal

Vertical

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Numeric Marks Numeric Marks

	Blade Width Blade Width

1/2"

3/4"

	Case Color Case Color

	Orange
	Yellow
	Black

	Case Width Case Width

	Case Length Case Length

	Case Height Case Height

73 Products

Easy-to-Read High-Contrast Rulers

Numbers and graduations etched in light colors are easy to see on a black background. Inch rulers labeled with numeric increments that are less than 1" are quick reading.

Aluminum rulers are lightweight and corrosion resistant.

Stainless steel rulers are more corrosion resistant than aluminum rulers.

Flexible rulers are for measuring slightly curved surfaces.

Aluminum

Inch, Left to Right

Inch, Right to Left

Inch/Metric, Left to Right

Metric, Left to Right

Metric, Right to Left

	Graduations
Lg.	Location	Marks (Numeric Increments)	Location	Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style		Each
Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
12"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	000000
12"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	0000
24"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
24"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
36"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
36"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
48"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
48"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
60"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
60"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
72"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
72"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
96"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
96"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
144"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	000000
144"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	000000
Inch—Right to Left Reading Direction
12"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
12"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	0000
24"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
24"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
36"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
36"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
48"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
48"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
60"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
60"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
72"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
72"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
96"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
96"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
144"	Front Top	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	000000
144"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	000000
Inch/Metric—Left to Right Reading Direction
20"/50 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
40"/101 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
60"/152 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
80"/203 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
100"/254 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
Metric—Left to Right Reading Direction
50 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
100 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
150 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
200 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
Metric—Right to Left Reading Direction
50 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
100 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
150 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
200 cm	Front Top	Millimeters (1 cm)	__	__	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000

Stainless Steel

Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
Lg.	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Back Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style		Each
6"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	100ths (1/10"), 10ths (1/10")	1/2"	1/64"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	000000
6"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	100ths (1/10"), 10ths (1/10")	3/4"	1/32"	Rigid	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
6"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1/2"	1/64"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
6"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	3/4"	1/32"	Rigid	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
12"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	100ths (1/10"), 10ths (1/10")	1/2"	1/64"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
12"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	100ths (1/10"), 10ths (1/10")	1"	1/32"	Rigid	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
12"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1/2"	1/64"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
12"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1"	1/32"	Rigid	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
18"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	100ths (1/10"), 10ths (1/10")	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
18"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	100ths (1/10"), 10ths (1/10")	1 3/16"	1/32"	Rigid	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
18"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
18"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1 3/16"	1/32"	Rigid	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
24"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	100ths (1/10"), 10ths (1/10")	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
24"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	100ths (1/10"), 10ths (1/10")	1 3/16"	1/32"	Rigid	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
24"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
24"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1 3/16"	1/32"	Rigid	Black	Etched	00000000	00000

Easy-to-Read Rulers with Bold Markings

Rulers have large numbers and deeply etched graduations. All are flexible for measuring slightly curved surfaces.

Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
Lg.	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Back Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	Hole Dia.		Each
Steel
12"	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1 1/4"	1/16"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	7/32"	000000	000000
24"	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1 1/4"	1/16"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	7/32"	000000	00000
36"	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1 1/4"	1/16"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	7/32"	000000	000000
48"	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1 1/4"	1/16"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	7/32"	000000	000000
72"	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1 1/4"	1/16"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	7/32"	000000	000000

Easy-to-Read Pocket Tape Measures with Level and Compass

A window with an indicator line clearly shows the measurement. Use this tape measure in tight spaces near walls and inside frames and cabinets. It includes a level and compass. The blade locks in place. Case is impact-resistant plastic. It's about half the size of standard tape measures.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style		Each
Inch/Metric
10 ft./3 m	32nds (First 6"), 16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters	1/2"	Enamel-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	0000000	000000

Quick-Read Tape Measures

Horizontal

Vertical

Fractions are labeled on the blade every 1/8" for fast reading. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. It locks in place. Case is impact-resistant plastic that's brightly colored for high visibility.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style		Each
Inch
Horizontal
16 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet, Fractions	3/4"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	0000000	00000
25 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet, Fractions	1"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	0000000	00000
30 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet, Fractions	1"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	0000000	00000
Vertical
12 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet, Fractions, Decimals	3/4"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	0000000	00000
16 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet, Fractions, Decimals	3/4"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	0000000	00000
25 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet, Fractions, Decimals	1"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	0000000	00000