McMaster-Carr logo
    Enter e-mail addresses in the fields below
    Message
    Cancel
    Comments
    E-mail address (if you would like a response)
    52 Products
    About High-Quality Rulers
    industrial info icon

    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.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Easy-Read Rulers.
    Our most corrosion-resistant rulers. These rulers won't rust when rinsed, rained on, or wiped down with degreasers or cleaning solutions. They're hardened to prevent dents and scratches, so you can trust they'll last for years to come. Etched into the material, their graduations won't rub off like printed graduations can.
    Lg.
    Front Top Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Front Bottom Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Back Top Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Back Bottom Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Graduation
    Color
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    6"1/32" (4/32")1/64" (8/64")1/100" (1/10")1/10" (1/10")1/64"1/2"White0000000000000
    12"1/32" (4/32")1/64" (8/64")1/100" (1/10")1/10" (1/10")1/64"1/2"White000000000000
    18"1/32" (4/32")1/64" (8/64")1/100" (1/10")1/10" (1/10")1/32"1 3/16"White0000000000000
    18"1/32" (4/32")1/64" (8/64")1/8" (1")1/16" (1")1/64"3/4"White000000000000
    18"1/32" (4/32")1/64" (8/64")1/8" (1")1/16" (1")1/32"1 3/16"White0000000000000
    24"1/32" (4/32")1/64" (8/64")1/8" (1")1/16" (1")1/64"3/4"White000000000000
     
    Lightweight Aluminum
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Easy-Read Rulers.
    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.
    Lg.
    Front Top Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Front Bottom Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Graduation
    Color
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    12"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    12"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver00000000000
    24"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    24"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    36"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    36"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    48"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    48"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    60"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    60"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    72"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    72"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    96"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    96"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    144"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    144"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    12"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    12"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    24"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    24"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    36"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    36"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    48"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    48"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    60"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    60"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    72"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    72"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    96"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    96"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    144"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver00000000000000
    144"1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver00000000000000
     
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    20"/50 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    40"/101 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    60"/152 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    80"/203 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    100"/254 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
     
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    50 cm1 mm (1 cm)3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    100 cm1 mm (1 cm)3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    150 cm1 mm (1 cm)3/32"1"Silver000000000000
    200 cm1 mm (1 cm)3/32"1"Silver000000000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    50 cm1 mm (1 cm)3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    100 cm1 mm (1 cm)3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    150 cm1 mm (1 cm)3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    200 cm1 mm (1 cm)3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
     

    Multi-Angle Transfers

    Image of Product. Shown in Multiple Configurations. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Angle Transfers. Multi-Angle Transfers.

    Shown in Multiple Configurations

    Transfer multiple angles, draw parallel lines, or create a template to make repeated patterns and measurements. Adjust the four arms on these transfers to the desired shape, and tighten the nuts to lock them in place. They’re often used as layouts for stairs and window sills or patterns in tile.
    Blade
    No. of
    Arms
    Arm
    Length
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Wd.
    Material
    Color
    Graduation
    Type
    Graduations
    Graduation
    Color
    Each
    44"/12 cm
    10"/25 cm
    1"/1 cm
    1"/1 cm
    1"Aluminum
    BlackEtched1/16", 1 mmWhite00000000000000
    back to top