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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.

    Adhesive-Back Rulers

    Free up your hands when measuring length over and over—no more lining up rulers or tape measures. These rulers stick to everything from toolboxes to lathe beds for a permanent measuring guide.
    Extra-Flexible Plastic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Adhesive-Back Rulers.
    These rulers are flexible enough to conform to curved surfaces without snapping.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    121/32" (1")1/2"0.004"Silver41910A51000000
    121/16" (1")1/2"0.004"Clear419325A4600000
    121/16" (1")1/2"0.004"Silver41910A5600000
    121/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/4"0.004"Clear419325A5200000
    121/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/4"0.004"Silver41910A4600000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    121/32" (1")1/2"0.004"Silver41910A3100000
    121/16" (1")1/2"0.004"Clear419325A3500000
    121/16" (1")1/2"0.004"Silver41910A6600000
    121/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/4"0.004"Clear419325A4100000
    121/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/4"0.004"Silver41910A2600000
     
    Extra-Flexible Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Adhesive-Back Rulers.
    Combine the flexibility of plastic with the strength of metal. These rulers are bendy enough to conform to curved surfaces and durable enough to resist scrapes and scratches.
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Front First Foot Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    12 ft.1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/32" (1"), 1/32" (1")1/2"0.0075"White11909A43000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    12 ft.1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/32" (1"), 1/32" (1")1/2"0.0075"White11909A4400000
     
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    12 ft./3.6 m1/16" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)1/32" (1")1/2"0.0075"White11909A5400000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    12 ft./3.6 m1/16" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)1/32" (1")1/2"0.0075"White11909A5600000
     

    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.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Rulers, Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel.
    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 and filled with black ink, their graduations won't rub off like printed graduations can.
    Length—For easy handling and storage, rulers that are 96" or longer come in multiple pieces that line up to create a complete ruler.
    Rulers
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    144"/3,600 mm1/32" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)1 1/8"1/32"89665A1440000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    144"/3,600 mm1/32" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)1 1/8"1/32"89665A177000000
     

    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
    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
    144"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A380000000
    144"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A48000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    144"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver1970A381000000
    144"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver1970A481000000
     

    Adhesive-Back Vertical Rulers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Adhesive-Back Vertical Rulers.
    For repeated height and depth measurements, stick these rulers to walls, tanks, and other vertical surfaces. Their numbers are printed from bottom to top or top to bottom, so you don't have to tilt your head to read them. Since these rulers permanently adhere to surfaces, they free up your hands as you work—no more lining up rulers or tape measures.
    Extra-Flexible Plastic
    These rulers are flexible enough to conform to curved surfaces without snapping.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Inch
     
    Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
    121/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/2"0.004"Clear419395A25000000
    121/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/4"0.004"Clear419395A3100000
    121/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/4"0.004"Silver420325A1500000
    121/10" (1"), 1/10" (1")1/2"0.004"White41919A7400000
    121/4" (1")3"0.004"Yellow320335A6500000
     
    Top-to-Bottom Reading Direction
    121/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/2"0.004"Clear419395A3600000
    121/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/4"0.004"Clear419395A4200000
    121/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 1/4"0.004"Silver420325A3400000
    121/10" (1"), 1/10" (1")1/2"0.004"White41919A7800000
     

    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
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley.
    Your standard Stanley tape measures.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    121/16"1/32"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1/2"Coated SteelPlasticYellow20175A2200000
     
    Stanley PowerLock
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley PowerLock.
    The thumb button easily glides when you press it and holds the blade firmly in place, so it won't creep forward or backward as you work.
    0.1" Numeric Graduations—A must-have for engineers, these tape measures have a scale in tenths of an inch to easily multiply values.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    12 ft.1/16", 1/10"1/50", 1/32"0.1", 1"Hook
    		1/2"Coated SteelChrome-Plated PlasticSilver6802A77000000
    12 ft.1/16"1/32"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1/2"Coated SteelChrome-Plated PlasticSilver6802A3300000
    12 ft./3.5 m1/16", 1 mm1/32"1", 10 mmHook
    		1/2"Coated SteelChrome-Plated PlasticSilver6802A2300000
    12 ft.1/16"1/32"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/4"Coated SteelChrome-Plated PlasticSilver6802A1200000
     
    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.
    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 SteelPlasticOrange19175A6100000
     
    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.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    121/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    		3/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow4911N11000000
     
    Lufkin P1000 Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin P1000 Series.
    Your standard Lufkin tape measures.
    0.1 ft. Numeric Graduations—A must-have for engineers, these tape measures have a scale in tenths of a foot to easily multiply values.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    121/16", 1/10"—1", 0.1 ft., 1 ft.Hook
    		3/4"Coated SteelPlasticOrange68025A58000000
    121/16"1/32"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/4"Coated SteelPlasticOrange68025A3400000
     
    Lufkin P2000 Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin P2000 Series.
    A chrome plating gives these standard Lufkin tape measures a classic look and feel.
    0.1" Numeric Graduations—A must-have for engineers, these tape measures have a scale in tenths of an inch to easily multiply values.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    121/10"1/50"0.1", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1/2"Coated SteelChrome-Plated PlasticSilver19805A78000000
     
    Starrett with Calibration Certificate
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Starrett.
    When precision measurements are required for quality control or by regulation, use a tape measure that includes a calibration certificate traceable to NIST. The certificate states that the tape measure has passed a test for accuracy, so you can be confident your measurements are correct and consistent.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    12 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1/2"Coated SteelPlasticRed1936A1000000
    12 ft./3.5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 mmHook
    		1/2"Coated SteelPlasticRed1936A4700000
    12 ft./3.5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmHook
    		1/2"Coated SteelPlasticRed1936A4800000
     
    McMaster-Carr Approved
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Tape Measures.
    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
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    121/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Magnetic Hook
    		5/8"Coated SteelPlasticYellow6830A20100000
     

    Folding Staff Gauges

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Staff Gauges. Folding Staff Gauges.
    Fold these vertical rulers for convenient storage and transport. They're varnished to resist gasoline, diesel fuel, and oil.
    Graduation
    Length
    Overall
    Lg., ft.
    Folded
    Lg., ft.
    Front Left Graduation Marks
    (Numeric Increments)
    Front Right Graduation Marks
    (Numeric Increments)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Color
    Type
    Each
    Inch—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
     
    Varnished Wood
    12 ft.14 1/24.31/8" (1")1/8" (1")7/8"5/8"BrownBlackPrinted1923A58000000
     

    Vertical Rulers

    No need to read sideways when measuring height and depth—the numbers on these rulers are printed from bottom to top or top to bottom.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Vertical Rulers, Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel.
    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 and filled with black ink, their graduations won't rub off like printed graduations can.
    Length—For easy handling and storage, rulers that are 96" or longer come in multiple pieces that line up to create a complete ruler.
    Rulers
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
    144"/360 cm1 mm (1 cm), 1/32" (1")1 1/8"1/32"89665A3220000000
     
    Top-to-Bottom Reading Direction
    144"/360 cm1 mm (1 cm), 1/32" (1")1 1/8"1/32"89665A355000000
     

    Diameter-Measuring Tape Measures

    Wrap around duct, pipe, and other cylindrical objects to find their diameter without complex calculations. These tape measures are ideal for already mounted objects since you don't need to take your system apart. Also known as tree tapes.
    Standard Scale
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Diameter-Measuring Tape Measures, Standard Scale.
    Take math out of the equation completely. After wrapping the blade around an object, find the number that overlaps with zero—that's your diameter.
    Manual Blade Return—Guide the blade back by hand or using the wheel on the side of the case.
    Coated Steel Blade—A coating on the blade prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off.
    Dia.
    Blade
    Measured
    Graduations
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Wd.
    Material
    Lock
    Type
    Tip
    Style
    Each
    Manual Blade Return
    0" to 45", 0 cm to 116 cm1/100", 1 mm12 ft./3.5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cm1/2"Coated SteelManualLoop
    		4867N11000000
     

    Pocket Tape Measures

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains SizingReference. Tape Measures. Pocket Tape Measures.
    No bigger than a pack of gum, these tape measures slip into your pocket or hook to your key chain for go-anywhere convenience.
    Lufkin
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Pocket Tape Measures, Lufkin.
    Nonlocking Blade Lock—Pull the blade out and hold it in place between your fingers. These free-moving tape measures are best for taking frequent, small measurements.
    Chrome-Plated Steel Blade—Our most durable blades. The hard chrome plating guards them from scratches, wear, and rust.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Nonlocking Blade Lock
    121/16"1"Hook
    		1/2"Chrome-Plated SteelChrome-Plated PlasticSilver1968A54000000
    121/10"1"Hook
    		1/2"Chrome-Plated SteelChrome-Plated PlasticSilver1968A6700000
     

    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 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
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    121/16"1/8", 0.125", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/4"Coated SteelPlasticOrange6830A11000000
     
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