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About High-Quality Rulers

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

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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.

	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"	White	0000000	000000


	12"	1/32" (4/32")	1/64" (8/64")	1/100" (1/10")	1/10" (1/10")	1/64"	1/2"	White	0000000	00000
	18"	1/32" (4/32")	1/64" (8/64")	1/100" (1/10")	1/10" (1/10")	1/32"	1 3/16"	White	00000000	00000
	18"	1/32" (4/32")	1/64" (8/64")	1/8" (1")	1/16" (1")	1/64"	3/4"	White	0000000	00000
	18"	1/32" (4/32")	1/64" (8/64")	1/8" (1")	1/16" (1")	1/32"	1 3/16"	White	00000000	00000
	24"	1/32" (4/32")	1/64" (8/64")	1/8" (1")	1/16" (1")	1/64"	3/4"	White	0000000	00000

Lightweight Aluminum

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"	Silver	0000000	000000


				12"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	0000
				24"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
				24"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
				36"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
				36"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
				48"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
				48"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
				60"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
				60"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
				72"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000


				72"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
				96"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
				96"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
				144"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	000000
				144"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	000000




						Right-to-Left Reading Direction

						12"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000


						12"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	0000
						24"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
						24"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
						36"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
						36"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
						48"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
						48"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
						60"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
						60"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
						72"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000


						72"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
						96"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
						96"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
						144"	1/16" (1")	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	000000
						144"	—	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	000000


						Inch/Metric







	Left-to-Right Reading Direction

	20"/50 cm								1 mm (1 cm)	1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000


	40"/101 cm	1 mm (1 cm)							1/16" (1")	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
	60"/152 cm	1 mm (1 cm)	1/16" (1")						3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
	80"/203 cm	1 mm (1 cm)	1/16" (1")						3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
	100"/254 cm	1 mm (1 cm)	1/16" (1")						3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000


	Metric







										Left-to-Right Reading Direction

										50 cm	1 mm (1 cm)	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000


										100 cm	1 mm (1 cm)	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
										150 cm	1 mm (1 cm)	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000
										200 cm	1 mm (1 cm)	—	3/32"	1"	Silver	0000000	00000




												Right-to-Left Reading Direction

				50 cm	1 mm (1 cm)							—	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000


				100 cm	1 mm (1 cm)							—	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
				150 cm	1 mm (1 cm)							—	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000
				200 cm	1 mm (1 cm)							—	3/32"	1"	Silver	00000000	00000

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
4	4"/12 cm 10"/25 cm	1"/1 cm 1"/1 cm	1"	Aluminum	Black	Etched	1/16", 1 mm	White	00000000	000000