Locking Tape Rulers | McMaster-Carr

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Length Length

	Tip Style Tip Style


Hook	Double Hook

Magnetic Hook	Loop

	Blade Width Blade Width

	Numeric Marks Numeric Marks

	Manufacturer Manufacturer

Stanley

Lufkin

Starrett

	Manufacturer Model Number Manufacturer Model Number

	Graduation Marks Graduation Marks

	Case Color Case Color

	Orange		Red
	Silver		Yellow
	Black		Green

	Case Material Case Material

Plastic

Metal

	Blade Lock Type Blade Lock Type

Manual

Automatic

	Blade Return Type Blade Return Type

Automatic

Manual

	Manufacturer Model Manufacturer Model

PowerLock with BladeArmor
Coating

	Case Width Case Width

	Graduation Color Graduation Color

Black and Red

Black

	Orientation Orientation

Horizontal

Vertical

	Case Length Case Length

	Case Height Case Height

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

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

RoHS Compliant

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

REACH Compliant

	Case Finish Case Finish

Chrome Plated

Vinyl Coated

	Case Diameter Case Diameter

76 Products

Stanley PowerLock Tape Measures

Inch

Inch/Metric

Slide the lock to hold the blade in place. The case is chrome-plated, impact-resistant plastic. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
3 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	1/4"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	39-130	0000000	00000
10 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	1/4"	Plastic-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	33-115	0000000	0000
16 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	3/4"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	33-116	0000000	00000
25 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	33-425	0000000	00000
30 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	33-430	0000000	00000
35 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	33-835	0000000	00000
Inch/Metric
16 ft./5 m	32nds (First Foot), 16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters	3/4"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	33-158	0000000	00000

Stanley Heavy Duty PowerLock Tape Measures

Inch

Inch/Metric

All have a durable cast metal case that’s chrome-plated for corrosion resistance. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. Slide the lock to hold the blade in place.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
12 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	1/2"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	33-212	0000000	000000
12 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	3/4"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	33-312	0000000	00000
12 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths, 50ths (First Foot), 10ths	Inches, Decimals	1/2"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	33-272	0000000	00000
Inch/Metric
12 ft./3.5 m	32nds (First Foot), 16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Centimeters	1/2"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	33-215	0000000	00000

Stanley PowerLock Tape Measures with BladeArmor

Inch

The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. A second coated layer on the first 3" of the blade reinforces where it wears out most frequently. It stays rigid when extended up to 8 feet. Slide the lock to hold the blade in place. The case is chrome-plated, impact-resistant plastic.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
16 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	33-516	0000000	000000
25 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	33-525	0000000	00000

Stanley FatMax Tape Measures

Inch

Inch/Metric

Measure from a distance—the blade on these tape measures remains rigid when extended up to 11 feet. It's coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. A sliding lock holds the blade in place, and a double-hook tip grabs from the top and bottom. The case is impact-resistant plastic with a nonslip rubber grip. It's yellow for high visibility.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
16 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1 1/4"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Double Hook	Black	Printed	33-716	000000	000000
25 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1 1/4"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Double Hook	Black	Printed	33-725	000000	00000
30 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1 1/4"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Double Hook	Black	Printed	33-730	000000	00000
35 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1 1/4"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Double Hook	Black	Printed	33-735	000000	00000
40 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1 1/4"	Plastic-Coated Steel	Yellow	Double Hook	Black	Printed	33-740	0000000	00000
Inch/Metric
33 ft./10 m	16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters	1 1/4"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Double Hook	Black	Printed	33-805	0000000	00000

Stanley LeverLock Tape Measures

Inch

The blade automatically locks in place when extended and stays locked until you press the release lever. It's coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. Case is impact-resistant plastic that's yellow for high visibility.

Magnetic-hook tip attaches to metal surfaces to assist vertical and distance measuring.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
12 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	1/2"	Lacquer-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	STHT30810	00000000	00000
25 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Lacquer-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	STHT30825	00000000	00000
25 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet, Fractions	1"	Lacquer-Coated Steel	Yellow	Magnetic Hook	Black and Red	Printed	STHT33281	00000000	00000
30 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Lacquer-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	STHT30830	00000000	00000

Stanley Tape Measures

The case is impact-resistant plastic that's yellow for high visibility. Slide the lock to hold the blade in place. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
12 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	1/2"	Lacquer-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	30-485	00000000	00000
25 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet, Fractions	1"	Lacquer-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	30-454	00000000	00000

Lufkin High-Visibility Tape Measures

Inch

Inch/Metric

Metric

A bright orange case makes these tape measures easy to spot. It's impact-resistant plastic. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. Hold it in place with the toggle lock.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
10 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	1/2"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1010N	00000000	000000
12 ft.	16ths, 10ths	Inches, Feet, Decimals	3/4"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	PHV1312DN	00000000	00000
12 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	1/2"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1012N	00000000	00000
12 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	3/4"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1312N	00000000	00000
16 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	3/4"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1316N	00000000	00000
25 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1425	00000000	00000
25 ft.	16ths, 10ths	Inches, Feet, Decimals	1"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1425DN	00000000	00000
30 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1430N	00000000	00000
33 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1433N	00000000	00000
Inch/Metric
10 ft./3 m	32nds (First Foot), 16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters, Meters	1/2"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1023CMEN	00000000	00000
13 ft./4 m	32nds (First Foot), 16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters, Meters	1/2"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1024CMEN	00000000	00000
16 ft./5 m	32nds (First Foot), 16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters, Meters	3/4"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1035CMEN	00000000	00000
26 ft./8 m	32nds (First Foot), 16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters, Meters	1"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1048CME	00000000	00000
33 ft./10 m	32nds (First Foot), 16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters, Meters	1"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1410CMEN	00000000	00000
Metric
3 m	Millimeters	Centimeters	13mm	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1023CMN	00000000	00000
5 m	Millimeters	Centimeters	19mm	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1035CMN	00000000	00000
8 m	Millimeters	Centimeters	25mm	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	PHV1048CMN	00000000	00000

Lufkin Tape Measures

Inch

Inch/Metric

These tape measures have a chrome-plated, impact-resistant plastic case. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. Hold it in place with the toggle lock.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
12 ft.	50ths (First 6"), 10ths	Inches, Feet, Decimals	1/2"	Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	P2212XN	00000000	000000
33 ft.	16ths, 10ths	Inches, Feet, Decimals	1"	Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	P2133DN	00000000	00000
Inch/Metric
10 ft./3 m	50ths (First Foot), 10ths, Millimeters	Inches, Decimals, Centimeters	1/2"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	P2210MEXN	00000000	00000
16 ft./5 m	16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters	3/4"	Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	P2335MEN	00000000	00000

Lufkin Magnetic-Tip Tape Measures

Inch

Inch/Metric

Attach the magnetic-hook tip to metal surfaces to assist vertical and distance measuring. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. Hold it in place with the toggle lock. The case is impact-resistant plastic that's orange for high visibility.

			Blade			Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
25 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Black and Red	Printed	L725MAG	00000000	000000
Inch/Metric
26 ft./8 m	32nds (First Foot), 16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters, Meters	1"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Black and Red	Printed	L748MAG	00000000	00000

Lufkin Auto-Lock Magnetic-Tip Tape Measures

The blade locks in place when extended until you press the release lever, and a magnetic-hook tip attaches to metal surfaces to assist vertical and distance measuring. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. Case is impact-resistant plastic that's orange for high visibility.

			Blade			Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
25 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet, Fractions, Decimals	1"	Painted Steel	Yellow	Black and Red	Printed	AL725MAG	00000000	000000

Certified Tape Measures

Inch

Inch/Metric

Metric

Ensure accurate measurements with certified tape measures. All include a calibration certificate traceable to NIST stating they have passed a test for accuracy. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. It locks in place.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
12 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1/2"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	Starrett	KTX12-12-N/SLC	000000	000000
16 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	3/4"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	Starrett	KTX34-16-N/SLC	0000000	00000
16 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	Starrett	KTX1-16-N/SLC	0000000	00000
25 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	Starrett	KTX1-25-N/SLC	000000	00000
30 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	Starrett	KTX1-30-N/SLC	0000000	00000
35 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet	1"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	Starrett	KTX1-35-N/SLC	0000000	00000
Inch/Metric
12 ft./3.5 m	16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters	1/2"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	Starrett	KTX12-12ME-N/SLC	0000000	00000
12 ft./3.5 m	16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Millimeters	1/2"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	Starrett	KTX12-12ME12-OC/SLC	0000000	00000
16 ft./5 m	16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters	3/4"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	Starrett	KTX34-16ME-N/SLC	0000000	00000
16 ft./5 m	16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Millimeters	3/4"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	Starrett	KTX34-16ME12-OC/SLC	0000000	00000
26 ft./8 m	16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Centimeters	1"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	Starrett	KTX1-26-ME-N/SLC	000000	00000
26 ft./8 m	16ths, Millimeters	Inches, Feet, Millimeters	1"	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	Starrett	KTX1-26ME12-OC/SLC	0000000	00000
Metric
3.5 m	Millimeters	Centimeters	12.7mm	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	Starrett	KTX12-3.5M-N/SLC	000000	00000
5 m	Millimeters	Centimeters	19.1mm	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	Starrett	KTX34-5M-N/SLC	000000	00000
8 m	Millimeters	Centimeters	25.4mm	Nylon-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	Starrett	KTX1-8M-N/SLC	0000000	00000

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

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

Easy-Grip Tape Measures

For a comfortable and secure hold, these tape measures have a narrow case with a molded rubber grip. The case is impact-resistant plastic. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. It locks in place.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style		Each
Inch
25 ft.	32nds, 16ths	Inches, Feet, Fractions	1"	Enamel Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black and Red	Printed	0000000	000000

Starrett Certified Long Tape Measures

Inch

Metric

These reliable tape measures include a calibration certificate traceable to NIST stating they have passed a test for accuracy. They have a loop tip that hangs on a nail or stud. The blade and case are coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
100 ft.	8ths	Inches, Feet	3/8"	Enamel-Coated Steel	Yellow	Loop	Black and Red	Printed	530-100	000000	000000
Metric
30 m	Millimeters	Centimeters, Meters	9.5mm	Enamel-Coated Steel	Yellow	Loop	Black and Red	Printed	530-30CM	000000	000000

Center-Finding Tape Measures

Find the exact center of your work. Measure the total distance with the upper scale; then find the same number on the bottom scale—that's your center point. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear and corrosion. It locks in place. Case is impact-resistant plastic with a nonslip rubber grip. It's yellow for high visibility.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style		Each
Inch
16 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet, Center Point	3/4"	Lacquer-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	0000000	000000
25 ft.	16ths	Inches, Feet, Center Point	1"	Lacquer-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	0000000	00000