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    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.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1/32"1", 1 ft.Hook
    3/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow0000000000000
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1/32"1", 1 ft., 1 cmHook
    3/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
     
    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.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1/32"1", 1 ft.Hook
    3/4"Coated SteelChrome-Plated PlasticSilver0000000000000
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1/32"1", 1 ft., 1 cmHook
    3/4"Coated SteelChrome-Plated PlasticSilver000000000000
     
    Stanley FatMax
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley FatMax.
    A fan favorite for a reason. With an extra protective coating on the the blade and a thick, rubber cover on the case, these tape measures outlast the toughest jobs, from construction to machining. The blade is extra wide, so you can extend it at least 11 ft. before it collapses. All are precision made and tested in the U.S.
    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
    Manual Blade Lock
    161/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
     
    Automatic Blade Lock
    161/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
     
    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.
    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
    Automatic Blade Lock
    161/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    3/4"Coated SteelPlasticOrange00000000000000
     
    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
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    161/10"1/32"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow0000000000000
     
    Lufkin P1000 Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin P1000 Series.
    Your standard Lufkin tape measures.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1/32"1", 1 ft.Hook
    3/4"Coated SteelPlasticOrange00000000000000
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1/32"1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    3/4"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
     
    Lufkin Control Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Control Series.
    Image of Product. Bottom. Bottom orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Control Series.

    Bottom

    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
    161/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
     
    Lufkin Shockforce Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Shockforce Series.
    Drop tested to 120 ft., these tape measures still work even if they fall from a 10-story building. A vinyl-coated case and raised metal edges on the front make them extra durable for tackling the toughest jobs, such as construction. Plus, the blade is extra wide, so you can extend it at least 11 ft. before it collapses. Loop a lanyard into the tether point to secure these tape measures when working from catwalks and other heights.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
     
    Lufkin Shockforce Nite Eye Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Shockforce Nite Eye Series.
    Whether you're under bright machine lights or inside dark crawl spaces, never lose sight of your measurements. The matte black blade on these tape measures reduces glare, while the neon markings pop against the dark background.
    Drop tested to 120 ft., these tape measures still work even if they fall from a 10-story building. A vinyl-coated case and raised metal edges on the front make them extra durable for tackling the toughest jobs, such as construction. Plus, the blade is extra wide, so you can extend it at least 11 ft. before it collapses. Loop a lanyard into the tether point to secure these tape measures when working from catwalks and other heights.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
     
    Milwaukee Wide Blade
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Milwaukee Wide Blade.
    Image of Product. Bottom. Bottom orientation. Tape Measures. Milwaukee Wide Blade.

    Bottom

    Our widest blade for the farthest reach. These tape measures extend at least 13 ft. without collapsing, so you can take long measurements on your own. Control how fast the blade retracts without pinching your fingers—a slot underneath gives you access to the blade while guarding your fingers from the hook.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed0000000000000
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook, Magnetic Hook1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mDouble Hook
    1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
     
    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
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmHook
    3/4"Coated SteelPlasticRed0000000000000
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 mmHook
    3/4"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Hook
    3/4"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Hook
    1"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
     
    Other Tape Measures
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. 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.
    1/8" Numeric Graduations—The graduations are labeled every 1/8" for fast reading. No need to count individual hash marks.
    Coated Stainless Steel Blade—The blade and all other internal parts—from the screws to the spring—are stainless steel, so they won't rust if rinsed or rained on.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    16 ft.1/16"1/8", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    3/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
    16 ft.1/16"1", 1 ft.Double Hook
    1"Coated Stainless SteelPlasticBlue000000000000
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmHook
    1"Coated Stainless SteelPlasticGray0000000000000
     
    Automatic Blade Lock
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmHook
    15/16"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
    16 ft./5 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmMagnetic Hook
    15/16"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
     

    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
    161/16"1/8", 0.125", 1", 1 ft.Hook
    3/4"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
     

    Center-Finding Tape Measures

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Tape Measures. Center-Finding Tape Measures.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Center-Finding Tape Measures.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Tape Measures. Center-Finding Tape Measures.

    Locate the exact midpoint of a workpiece without doing math. Just measure the total distance with the upper scale, then find the same number on the bottom scale—that's your center.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    161/16"1", 1 ft.Hook
    3/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow0000000000000
     
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