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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.

    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.
    Stainless Steel with Antislip Backing
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Rulers, Stainless Steel with Antislip Backing.
    Image of Product. Antislip Backing. Back orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Rulers, Stainless Steel with Antislip Backing.

    Antislip Backing

    A cork backing grips the surface beneath these rulers, preventing them from sliding around and scratching delicate material. Made of stainless steel, these rulers won't rust when splashed with water 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 and filled with black ink, their graduations won't rub off like printed graduations can.
    Rulers
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    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    6"1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/32" (1"), 1/32" (1")1 1/8"1/16"0000000000000
    12"1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/32" (1"), 1/32" (1")1 1/8"1/16"000000000000
    18"1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/32" (1"), 1/32" (1")1 1/8"1/16"000000000000
    24"1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/32" (1"), 1/32" (1")1 1/8"1/16"000000000000
    36"1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")—1 1/8"1/16"000000000000
     
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    6"/150 mm1/16" (1"), 1 mm (10 mm)—1 1/8"1/16"000000000000
    12"/300 mm1/16" (1"), 1 mm (10 mm)—1 1/8"1/16"000000000000
    18"/450 mm1/16" (1"), 1 mm (10 mm)—1 1/8"1/16"000000000000
    24"/600 mm1/16" (1"), 1 mm (10 mm)—1 1/8"1/16"000000000000
    36"/900 mm1/16" (1"), 1 mm (10 mm)—1 1/8"1/16"000000000000
    48"/1,200 mm1/16" (1"), 1 mm (10 mm)—1 1/8"1/16"000000000000
     
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