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    About High-Quality Rulers
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    What separates a throwaway ruler from one you’ll keep for decades, which type is best for everyday use, and how to compare materials.

    Easy-Read Rulers

    From bright outdoor jobsites to dimly lit workshops, take measurements where standard metal rulers would be hard to see. The black finish on these rulers reduces glare, while the light-colored graduations pop against the dark background.
    Lightweight Aluminum
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    Our economical option. These rulers are about as lightweight as plastic rulers, so they’re convenient to carry from site to site. To keep them looking like new, an anodized coating guards them from daily wear and protects their finish if rinsed or rained on. Etched into the material, their graduations won't rub off like printed graduations can.
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    (Numeric Graduations)
    Front Bottom Graduations
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    12"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A31000000
    12"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4100000
    24"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A3200000
    24"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4200000
    36"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A3300000
    36"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4300000
    48"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A3400000
    48"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4400000
    60"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A3500000
    60"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4500000
    72"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A3600000
    72"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4600000
    96"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A37000000
    96"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A4700000
    144"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A38000000
    144"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A48000000
     
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    12"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A31100000
    12"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A41100000
    24"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A32100000
    24"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A42100000
    36"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A33100000
    36"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A43100000
    48"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A34100000
    48"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A44100000
    60"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A35100000
    60"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A45100000
    72"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A36100000
    72"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A46100000
    96"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A37100000
    96"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A47100000
    144"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A381000000
    144"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A481000000
     
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    20"/50 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A7100000
    40"/101 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A7200000
    60"/152 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A7300000
    80"/203 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A7400000
    100"/254 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A7500000
     
    Metric
     
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    50 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A5200000
    100 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A5300000
    150 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A5400000
    200 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A5500000
     
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    50 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A52100000
    100 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A53100000
    150 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A54100000
    200 cm1 mm (1 cm)—3/32"1"Silver1970A55100000
     

    Rulers

    Your go-to rulers for everyday measuring. Whether metal for durability or wood for a classic feel, our rulers measure up to most tasks, from woodwork to textiles to rough machining.
    Heavy Duty Steel
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    Our strongest rulers for your toughest industrial jobs, from building heavy machinery to processing raw materials. These rulers resist nicks and dents, so they’ll measure accurately even after hard hits and drops. However, they’ll weigh down your tool belt more than aluminum and stainless steel rulers will. Bold, deeply etched, and blackened with ink, their graduations are easy to read and won’t rub off like printed graduations can.
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    Graduations)
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    Graduations)
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    12"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/4"1/16"2013A1000000
    24"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/4"1/16"2013A200000
    36"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/4"1/16"2013A300000
    48"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/4"1/16"2013A400000
     

    Easy-Read Squares with 2 Graduated Blades

    Large numbers and dark graduations on both blades make it easy to read horizontal and vertical measurements. These squares are also known as carpenters’ and framing squares.
    Squares—Inch
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    Front Graduations (Numeric Graduations)
    Back Graduations (Numeric Graduations)
    Material
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    Color
    Type
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    12" × 8"1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")SteelSilverBlackPrinted5488N1100000
    Squares with Rafter Framing Tables—Inch
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    Squares with rafter framing tables are also known as rafter squares.
    Graduation
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    Back Graduations (Numeric Graduations)
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    Type
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    24" × 16"1/12" (1"), 1/16" (1"), 1/12" (1"), 1/10" (1")1/16" (1"), 1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")SteelSilverBlackPrinted5488N12000000

    3-in-1 Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. 3-in-1 Tape Measures.
    Measure distance, level objects, and draft circles with one tool. A jack of all trades, these tape measures include a vial level and a compass for drawing circles up to 20 ft. in diameter. You don’t have to crimp the blade to measure inside drawers and other objects—a top window shows the length from the tip of the blade to the back of the case.
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    Graduations
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    Material
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    Manual Blade Lock
    10 ft./3 m1/16", 1 mm1/32"1", 1 ft., 1 cmHook
    		1/2"Coated SteelPlasticBlack2184A12000000
     

    Vertical Tape Measures

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    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 P1000 Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Vertical Tape Measures, Lufkin P1000 Series.
    Your standard Lufkin tape measures.
    1/8" Numeric Graduations—The graduations are labeled every 1/8" for fast reading. No need to count individual hash marks.
    Blade
    Case
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    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
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    Manual Blade Lock
    121/16"1/8", 0.125", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/4"Coated SteelPlasticOrange6830A11000000
    161/16"1/8", 0.125", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/4"Coated SteelPlasticOrange6830A1200000
    251/16"1/8", 0.125", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticOrange6830A1300000
     

    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.
    McMaster-Carr Approved
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    The performance of brand-name tape measures without the cost.
    1/8" Numeric Graduations—The graduations are labeled every 1/8" for fast reading. No need to count individual hash marks.
    Blade
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    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
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    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    121/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Magnetic Hook
    		5/8"Coated SteelPlasticYellow6830A20100000
    161/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow6830A210000
    251/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow6830A2200000
    251/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Magnetic Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow6830A20200000
    301/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow6830A1400000
    301/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Magnetic Hook
    		1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow6830A20300000
     
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