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    Tape Measures

    The best of the best tape measures for everyday tasks—from Stanley to Lufkin to Milwaukee. Built to last, these tape measures have a coating on the blade that prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off. Their durable plastic case won't crack when tossed into tool bags or dropped on the ground.
    Stanley FatMax
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley FatMax.
    A fan favorite for a reason. With an extra protective coating on the blade and a thick, rubber cover on the case, these tape measures outlast the toughest jobs, from construction to machining. The blade is extra wide, so you can extend it at least 11 ft. before it collapses. All are precision made and tested in the U.S.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow00000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow00000000000
    30 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow00000000000
    35 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow00000000000
    40 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
     
    Automatic Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
     
    Stanley LeverLock
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley LeverLock.
    Don't fumble awkwardly with a thumb button. These tape measures have a release lever on the bottom that falls naturally under your fingers. Squeeze it to zip the blade back. With a bright orange case, these tape measures are easy to spot in toolboxes and on busy bench tops.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    1/8" Numeric Graduations—The graduations are labeled every 1/8" for fast reading. No need to count individual hash marks.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Automatic Blade Lock
    121/16"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1/2"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
    161/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/4"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
    251/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
    251/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Magnetic Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
    301/16"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
     
    Stanley Control-Lock
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley Control-Lock.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley Control-Lock.
    Control how fast the blade retracts without pinching your fingers. A slot underneath these tape measures gives you access to the blade while guarding your fingers from the hook.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    12 ft.1/10"1/32"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		3/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow0000000000000
    16 ft.1/10"1/32"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
    25 ft.1/10"1/32"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/10", 1 mm1/32"1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
    30 ft.1/10"1/32"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
     
    Lufkin Magnetic Tip Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Magnetic Tip Series.
    The tip clings to magnetic surfaces, such as ceiling grids, so you can measure long distances or vertically by yourself. With a bright orange case, these tape measures are easy to spot in toolboxes and on busy bench tops.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    25 ft.1/16"1/32"1", 1 ft.Magnetic Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticOrange00000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1/32"1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mMagnetic Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
     
    Lufkin Control Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Control Series.
    Image of Product. Bottom. Bottom orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Control Series.

    Bottom

    Control how fast the blade retracts without pinching your fingers. A slot underneath these tape measures gives you access to the blade while guarding your fingers from the hook.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook, Magnetic Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    30 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    33 ft./10 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    35 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
     
    Lufkin Shockforce Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Shockforce Series.
    Drop tested to 120 ft., these tape measures still work even if they fall from a 10-story building. A vinyl-coated case and raised metal edges on the front make them extra durable for tackling the toughest jobs, such as construction. Plus, the blade is extra wide, so you can extend it at least 11 ft. before it collapses. Loop a lanyard into the tether point to secure these tape measures when working from catwalks and other heights.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook, Magnetic Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    33 ft./10 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    33 ft./10 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook, Magnetic Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    35 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    35 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook, Magnetic Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
     
    Automatic Blade Lock
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
     
    Lufkin Shockforce Nite Eye Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Shockforce Nite Eye Series.
    Whether you're under bright machine lights or inside dark crawl spaces, never lose sight of your measurements. The matte black blade on these tape measures reduces glare, while the neon markings pop against the dark background.
    Drop tested to 120 ft., these tape measures still work even if they fall from a 10-story building. A vinyl-coated case and raised metal edges on the front make them extra durable for tackling the toughest jobs, such as construction. Plus, the blade is extra wide, so you can extend it at least 11 ft. before it collapses. Loop a lanyard into the tether point to secure these tape measures when working from catwalks and other heights.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack00000000000000
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook, Magnetic Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook, Magnetic Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
    35 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
    35 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook, Magnetic Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
     
    Automatic Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    		1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
     
    Milwaukee Wide Blade
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Milwaukee Wide Blade.
    Image of Product. Bottom. Bottom orientation. Tape Measures. Milwaukee Wide Blade.

    Bottom

    Our widest blade for the farthest reach. These tape measures extend at least 13 ft. without collapsing, so you can take long measurements on your own. Control how fast the blade retracts without pinching your fingers—a slot underneath gives you access to the blade while guarding your fingers from the hook.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed0000000000000
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook, Magnetic Hook
    		1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mDouble Hook
    		1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
    25 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook, Magnetic Hook
    		1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mDouble Hook
    		1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
    30 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
    35 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
    40 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
     
    Other Tape Measures
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Tape Measures.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Automatic Blade Lock
    10 ft./3 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmHook
    		5/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
    10 ft./3 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmMagnetic Hook
    		5/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmHook
    		15/16"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmMagnetic Hook
    		15/16"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmHook
    		15/16"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmMagnetic Hook
    		15/16"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
     

    Tape Measures for Low Light

    No need to juggle a flashlight when measuring inside machines and other dimly lit spaces. An LED lights up the blade on these tape measures so you can read them in the dark. The battery lasts 2 ½ hours; recharge it with the included USB.
    Milwaukee
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Tape Measures. Tape Measures for Low Light.
    Image of Product. Bottom. Bottom orientation. Tape Measures. Tape Measures for Low Light.

    Bottom

    Control how fast the blade retracts without pinching your fingers—a slot underneath gives you access to the blade while guarding your fingers from the hook.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    251/16"1", 1 ft.Magnetic Hook
    		1 1/16"Coated SteelPlasticRed0000000000000
     

    Vertical Tape Measures

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Tape Measures. Vertical Tape Measures.

    Measure height and depth without tilting your head—these tape measures read from top to bottom. Built to last, they have a coating on the blade that prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off. Their durable plastic case won't crack when tossed into tool bags or dropped on the ground.
    Lufkin Magnetic Tip Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Vertical Tape Measures, Lufkin Magnetic Tip Series.
    The tip clings to magnetic surfaces, such as ceiling grids, so you can measure long distances or vertically by yourself. With a bright orange case, these tape measures are easy to spot in toolboxes and on busy bench tops.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    1/8" Numeric Graduations—The graduations are labeled every 1/8" for fast reading. No need to count individual hash marks.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Automatic Blade Lock
    251/16"1/8", 0.125", 1", 1 ft.Magnetic Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticOrange00000000000000
     

    Easy-Grip Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Easy-Grip Tape Measures.
    With an oblong shape and cushiony rubber grip, these tape measures fit comfortably in your hand even for long stretches of time. They're a good choice when you need to take repeated measurements, such as for quality control at the end of your process line.
    1/8" Numeric Graduations—The graduations are labeled every 1/8" for fast reading. No need to count individual hash marks.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    251/32", 1/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticGreen0000000000000
     
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