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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.

    Ruler Type

    Ruler Type

    Performance

    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.
    Calibration Certificate—When precision measurements are required for quality control or by regulation, use a ruler that includes a calibration certificate traceable to NIST. The certificate states that the ruler has passed a test for accuracy, so you can be confident your measurements are correct and consistent.
    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
    Rulers with
    Calibration Certificate
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Back Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    24"/600 mm1/32" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 mm (10 mm), 1 mm (10 mm)1"1/32"2120A2500000020265A430000000
    24"/600 mm1/32" (1"), 1 mm (10 mm)—1"1/32"———020265A2400000
    24"/600 mm1/32" (1"), 1 mm (10 mm)1/10" (1"), 1/12" (1")1 1/4"1/32"2120A390000020265A456000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    24"/600 mm1/32" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 mm (10 mm), 1 mm (10 mm)1"1/32"———020265A461000000
     
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    600 mm1 mm (10 mm), 1 mm (10 mm)—1"1/32"2120A180000020265A3300000
     
    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
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    24"/600 mm1/16" (1"), 1 mm (10 mm)1 1/8"1/16"1943A34000000
     
    Lightweight Aluminum
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Rulers, Lightweight Aluminum.
    Our economical option. These rulers are about as lightweight as plastic rulers, so they're convenient to carry from site to site. Although light, they're not flimsy—they resist snapping if knocked around in your toolbox. Plus, they'll keep their bright finish if frequently rinsed.
    Length—For easy handling and storage, 4 meter rulers come in two 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
    24"/60 cm1 mm (1 cm), 1/16" (1")1 3/8"3/64"1971A4400000
     
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    60 cm1 mm (1 cm), 1 cm (1 cm)1 3/8"1/16"1971A540000
     

    High-Accuracy Rulers

    With tolerances tight enough for machining detailed parts, these rulers are the most accurate we offer. They're also the most precise, with graduations as small as 1/64", so you can trust them for even the tiniest dimensions. Also known as machinists' rules.
    All are precision made and etched in the U.S. to meet federal standards. Made of tempered steel for extra strength, they keep their shape even after multiple hard hits and drops, so they'll measure accurately for years to come. Their graduations are deeply engraved and blackened with ink, meaning they won't rub off like printed graduations can.
    Satin Chrome-Plated Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. High-Accuracy Rulers, Chrome-Plated Steel.
    Tough enough to handle most tasks, these rulers are chrome plated to resist rust. Their satin finish reduces glare for easy reading.
    Calibration Certificate—When precision measurements are required for quality control or by regulation, use a ruler that includes a calibration certificate traceable to NIST. The certificate states that the ruler has passed a test for accuracy, so you can be confident your measurements are correct and consistent.
    Rulers
    Rulers with
    Calibration Certificate
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Back Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Accuracy
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Each
    Inch/Metric
    24"/600 mm1/32" (4/32"), 1/64" (8/64")0.5 mm (10 mm), 1 mm (10 mm)-0.0035" to 0.007"/-0.09 mm to 0.18 mm3/4"1/64"6823A52000000———0
    24"/600 mm1/32" (4/32"), 1/64" (8/64")0.5 mm (10 mm), 1 mm (10 mm)-0.0035" to 0.007"/-0.09 mm to 0.18 mm1 1/8"3/64"6823A62000002056A240000000
     
    Metric
    600 mm1 mm (10 mm), 0.5 mm (10 mm)1 mm (10 mm), 0.5 mm (10 mm)-0.09 mm to 0.18 mm3/4"1/64"6823A3200000———0
    600 mm1 mm (10 mm), 0.5 mm (10 mm)1 mm (10 mm), 0.5 mm (10 mm)-0.09 mm to 0.18 mm1 1/8"3/64"6823A4200000———0
     

    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.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    25"/0.6 m1/16" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)1/2"0.004"Silver11910A20300000
    25"/0.6 m1/16" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)3/4"0.004"Silver11910A2090000
    25"/0.6 m1/10" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)1/2"0.004"White18965A1030000
     

    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 with Easy-Align Hook End
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Vertical Rulers, Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel with Easy-Align Hook End.
    Similar to a tape measure, these rulers have a hook on one end to catch the edge of an object, keeping them straight as you measure. They're crafted from a single piece of metal, ensuring the hook always stays aligned with the scale.
    Made of stainless steel, 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.
    Rulers
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Back Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Top-to-Bottom Reading Direction
    24"/60 cm1/32" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)1 mm (1 cm), 1/32" (1")13/16"1/32"20155A43000000
     

    Half-Measure Adhesive-Back Rulers

    Take division out of the equation when building half-scale models and prototypes. The distance between the graduations on these rulers is half the printed measurement—just use your object's true dimensions to get a model half its size. Stick these rulers to your bench top for a permanent, hands-free measuring guide.
    Extra-Flexible Plastic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Rulers. Half-Measure Adhesive-Back Rulers.
    These rulers are flexible enough to conform to curved surfaces without snapping.
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    2 1/16 ft./0.6 m1/8" (1"), 2 mm (1 cm)1"0.015"Silver119425A10100000
     

    Center-Finding Rulers

    Quickly locate the center of workpieces without any math. Just align these rulers so that the same measurement appears on both sides of the object—zero marks your center.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Center-Finding 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.
    Rulers
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Back Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction/Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    24"/60 cm1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)1 1/4"1/32"2346A32000000
     

    Magnetic High-Accuracy Rulers

    Take machine-shop-accurate measurements while keeping your hands free. These rulers have magnets on both ends to cling to most metallic surfaces. Also known as machinists’ rules, they have the tightest tolerances we offer. They’re also our most precise, with graduations as small as 1/64", so you can trust them for even the tiniest dimensions.
    All are precision made and etched in the U.S. to meet federal standards. Made of tempered steel for extra strength, they keep their shape even after multiple hard hits and drops, so they'll measure accurately for years to come. Their graduations are deeply engraved and blackened with ink, meaning they won't rub off like printed graduations can.
    Satin Chrome-Plated Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Rulers. Magnetic High-Accuracy Rulers.
    Tough enough to handle most tasks, these rulers are chrome plated to resist rust. Their satin finish reduces glare for easy reading.
    Rulers
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Back Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Accuracy
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Inch/Metric
    24"/600 mm1/32" (4/32"), 1/64" (8/64")0.5 mm (10 mm), 1 mm (10 mm)-0.0035" to 0.007"/-0.09 mm to 0.18 mm1 1/8"3/64"2077A34000000
     
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