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    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 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)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    50 ft.1/16" (1")3/8"0.0075"Yellow10000000000000
    50 ft.1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1")3/8"0.0075"Yellow1000000000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    50 ft.1/16" (1")3/8"0.0075"Yellow1000000000000
    50 ft.1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1")3/8"0.0075"Yellow1000000000000
     
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    50 ft./15 m1/8" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)3/8"0.0075"Yellow1000000000000
     

    Rulers for Floors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Rulers for Floors.
    Take repeated measurements of chain slings and other objects too heavy or too long to lift onto a workbench. These rulers have an adhesive back that permanently sticks to the floor. Made of polyester with a tough polycarbonate coating, they resist ripping even when run over by forklifts. They're also textured, so you can walk on them without worrying about slipping. No need to get up close to read these rulers—their graduations are large and spaced out over a yellow background, making them easy to see.
    2" Wide
    4" Wide
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Thk.
    Material
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Each
    Inch
     
    Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
    501" (1 ft.), 1" (1 ft.)1/64"Polycarbonate-Coated Polyester PlasticYellow80000000000000000000000000000
     

    Long Tape Measures

    With a blade long enough to measure a semi-trailer, these tape measures extend 50 ft. or farther.
    Starrett with Calibration Certificate
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Long 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.
    Coated Steel Blade—A coating prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off. Made of steel, these blades stay stiff when extended and won't stretch if pulled too hard, so they maintain their accuracy over time. They also keep their shape if dragged over rough surfaces, such as concrete.
    Vinyl-Coated Metal Case—Choose metal cases for your toughest industrial jobs, from construction to machining. These cases resist breaking due to hard hits and drops. However, they're heavier to carry around than plastic cases.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    501/8"1", 1 ft.Loop
    		3/8"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack00000000000000
     
    Other Tape Measures
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Long Tape Measures.
    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.
    Coated Steel Blade—A coating prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off. Made of steel, these blades stay stiff when extended and won't stretch if pulled too hard, so they maintain their accuracy over time. They also keep their shape if dragged over rough surfaces, such as concrete.
    Chrome-Plated Steel Blade—Our most durable blades. The hard chrome plating guards them from scratches, wear, and rust. Made of steel, these blades stay stiff when extended and won't stretch if pulled too hard, so they maintain their accuracy over time. They also keep their shape if dragged over rough surfaces, such as concrete.
    Fiberglass Blade—These blades bend without breaking, so they're best for measuring curved surfaces, such as silos. The choice for outdoor jobs, they won't rust from water. They also won't conduct electricity when working near conduit and powerlines.
    Vinyl-Coated Metal Case—Choose metal cases for your toughest industrial jobs, from construction to machining. These cases resist breaking due to hard hits and drops. However, they're heavier to carry around than plastic cases.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    50 ft./15 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticYellow00000000000000
     
    Automatic Blade Lock
    50 ft.1/16"1"Loop
    		3/8"Chrome-Plated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack00000000000000
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack00000000000
    50 ft./15 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    		3/8"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/8"Chrome-Plated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack0000000000000
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1/2"FiberglassVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
    50 ft./15 m1/8", 2 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    		1/2"FiberglassVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
     

    Easy-Carry Long Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Easy-Carry Long Tape Measures.
    A favorite among surveyors, these tape measures have a large, rubber-coated handle for a comfortable grip when trekking long distances. Choose them for outdoor and dirty jobs—an open case lets dirt, sand, and other debris fall away, so they won’t clog up the reel. Their blade extends 50 ft. or farther, long enough to measure a semi-trailer.
    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.
    Coated Fiberglass Blade—These blades bend without breaking, so they're best for measuring curved surfaces, such as silos. The choice for wet environments, they won't rust from water. They also won't conduct electricity when working near conduit and powerlines. A coating prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Automatic Blade Lock
    50 ft./15 m1/8", 2 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mPointed Hook
    		1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange0000000000000
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    		1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
     

    Fast-Winding Long Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Fast-Winding Long Tape Measures.
    With a large reel for cranking the handle, these tape measures rewind nearly four times faster than standard options. A cutout in the center of the case offers a handhold to grip as you quickly draw the blade in. The blade extends 50 ft. or farther, long enough to measure a semi-trailer.
    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
    501/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticBlack/Orange0000000000000
     

    Long Tape Measures with Automatic Blade Return

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Long Tape Measures with Automatic Blade Return.
    Save yourself the effort of cranking the blade back after measuring far distances. These tape measures automatically recoil unless you press the brake or hook the tip onto a stud. A bumper cushions the hook so it won’t slam into the case. With a blade long enough to measure a semi-trailer, these tape measures extend 50 ft. or farther.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Loop
    		3/8"Coated SteelMetalBlack0000000000000
    50 ft./15 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mLoop
    		3/8"Coated SteelMetalBlack000000000000
     

    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.
    Automatic Blade Return Type—The blade zips back into the case when you let go.
    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.
    Coated Steel Blade—A coating on the blade prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off.
    Dia.
    Blade
    Measured
    Graduations
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Wd.
    Material
    Lock Type
    Tip
    Style
    Each
    Automatic Blade Return Type
    7" to 120"1/10"501/8"1", 1 ft.3/8"Coated SteelNonlockingLoop
    		0000000000000
     

    Liquid-Level Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Liquid-Level Tape Measures.
    Also known as oil-gauging tapes, use these tape measures to check the level of oil and other fluids in deep, large containers such as tanks and vats.
    Measures Liquid in Tank
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Liquid-Level Tape Measures. Measures Liquid in Tank.
    Liquid in tank tape measures have a cylindrical plumb bob that sinks to the bottom of the tank. The blade indicates the distance to the surface of the liquid.
    Chrome-Plated Steel—Chrome-plated steel blades are for measuring dark liquids.
    Chrome-Plated Steel with Black Blade Stripe—Chrome-plated steel blades with black stripe are for measuring dark and clear liquids. The black stripe makes it easy to see the level of clear liquids.
    Black Steel—Black steel blades are for measuring clear liquids. They have wear-resistant etched markings.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel blades are corrosion-resistant. Use them in clear and dark liquids. They have wear-resistant etched markings.
    Plumb Bobs—Use as a weight on the end of your blade.
    Rubber Blade Wiper—Strip excess liquid off of a blade as it is reeled in. These wipers fit all Liquid-Level Tape Measures.
    Liquid-Level Tape Measures
    Replacement Tape
    Measure Blades
    Lg.
    Graduation Location—Graduations (Numeric Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Graduation
    Type
    Blade Material
    Each
    Each
    Inch—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
    50 ft.Front Left Side—1/8" (1")1/2"0.014"PrintedChrome-Plated Steel0000000000000000000000000000
    50 ft.Front Left Side—1/8" (1")1/2"0.014"PrintedChrome-Plated Steel with Black Blade Stripe000000000000000000000000000
     
    Inch/Metric—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
    50 ft./15 mFront Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)1/2"0.008"EtchedBlack Steel00000000000000000000000000
    50 ft./15 mFront Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)1/2"0.008"EtchedStainless Steel
    		00000000000000000000000000
     
    Measures Liquid Removed from Tank
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Liquid-Level Tape Measures. Measures Liquid Removed from Tank.
    Liquid removed from tank tape measures have a rectangular plumb bob. To find the amount of liquid removed from a tank, lower the plumb bob until it makes contact with the liquid’s surface, then add the measurement from the plumb bob to the measurement from the blade. To determine the amount of liquid in the tank, subtract the liquid removed from tank measurement from the overall tank height.
    Chrome-Plated Steel—Chrome-plated steel blades are for measuring dark liquids.
    Chrome-Plated Steel with Black Blade Stripe—Chrome-plated steel blades with black stripe are for measuring dark and clear liquids. The black stripe makes it easy to see the level of clear liquids.
    Black Steel—Black steel blades are for measuring clear liquids. They have wear-resistant etched markings.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel blades are corrosion-resistant. Use them in clear and dark liquids. They have wear-resistant etched markings.
    Plumb Bobs—Use as a weight on the end of your blade.
    Rubber Blade Wiper—Strip excess liquid off of a blade as it is reeled in. These wipers fit all Liquid-Level Tape Measures.
    Liquid-Level Tape Measures
    Replacement Tape
    Measure Blades
    Lg.
    Graduation Location—Graduations (Numeric Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Graduation
    Type
    Blade Material
    Each
    Each
    Inch—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
    50 ft.Front Left Side—1/8" (1")1/2"0.014"PrintedChrome-Plated Steel000000000000000000000000000
    50 ft.Front Left Side—1/8" (1")1/2"0.014"PrintedChrome-Plated Steel with Black Blade Stripe000000000000000000000000000
     
    Inch/Metric—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
    50 ft./15 mFront Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)1/2"0.008"EtchedBlack Steel0000000000000000000000000
    50 ft./15 mFront Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)1/2"0.008"EtchedStainless Steel
    		00000000000000000000000000
     

    Rope Liquid-Level Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Liquid-Level Tape Measures. Rope Liquid-Level Tape Measures.
    Attach a plumb bob to the rope’s hook and lower it into your tank to take a measurement. Ropes have a vinyl coating that resists abrasion.
    Graduation
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    ft.
    Graduation Location—Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    Color
    Type
    Each
    Inch—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
     
    Vinyl-Coated Fiberglass
    50Front—1" (1") Back—1" (1")1/4"1/16"WhiteBlack/RedPrinted0000000000000
     
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