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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.

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 Steel	Plastic	Red	0000000	000000


		16 ft.	1/16"	1", 1 ft.	Double Hook, Magnetic Hook	1 3/8"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Red	0000000	00000
		16 ft./5 m	1/16", 1 mm	1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 m	Double Hook	1 3/8"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Red	0000000	00000
		25 ft.	1/16"	1", 1 ft.	Double Hook	1 3/8"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Red	0000000	00000
		25 ft.	1/16"	1", 1 ft.	Double Hook, Magnetic Hook	1 3/8"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Red	0000000	00000
		26 ft./8 m	1/16", 1 mm	1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 m	Double Hook	1 3/8"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Red	0000000	00000
		30 ft.	1/16"	1", 1 ft.	Double Hook	1 3/8"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Red	0000000	00000
		35 ft.	1/16"	1", 1 ft.	Double Hook	1 3/8"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Red	0000000	00000
		40 ft.	1/16"	1", 1 ft.	Double Hook	1 3/8"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Red	0000000	00000

McMaster-Carr Approved

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The performance of brand-name tape measures without the cost.

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 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", 1 ft.	Double Hook	1"	Coated Stainless Steel	Plastic	Blue	0000000	000000


		25 ft.	1/16"	1", 1 ft.	Double Hook	1"	Coated Stainless Steel	Plastic	Blue	0000000	00000
		30 ft.	1/16"	1", 1 ft.	Double Hook	1"	Coated Stainless Steel	Plastic	Blue	0000000	00000


		Automatic Blade Lock



				10 ft./3 m	1/16", 1 mm	1", 1 cm	Magnetic Hook	5/8"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Orange	0000000	00000


				16 ft./5 m	1/16", 1 mm	1", 1 cm	Magnetic Hook	15/16"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Orange	0000000	00000
				26 ft./8 m	1/16", 1 mm	1", 1 cm	Magnetic Hook	15/16"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Orange	0000000	00000

Tape Measures for Low Light

No need to juggle a flashlight when measuring inside machines and other dimly lit spaces. An LED lights up the blade on these tape measures so you can read them in the dark. The battery lasts 2 ½ hours; recharge it with the included USB.

Milwaukee


	Bottom

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., ft.	Graduations	Numeric Graduations	Tip Style	Wd.	Material	Material	Color		Each
Manual Blade Lock



		25	1/16"	1", 1 ft.	Magnetic Hook	1 1/16"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Red	0000000	000000

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

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



		12	1/16"	1/8", 0.125", 1", 1 ft.	Hook	3/4"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Orange	0000000	000000


		16	1/16"	1/8", 0.125", 1", 1 ft.	Hook	3/4"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Orange	0000000	00000
		25	1/16"	1/8", 0.125", 1", 1 ft.	Hook	1"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Orange	0000000	00000

Lufkin Magnetic Tip Series

The tip clings to magnetic surfaces, such as ceiling grids, so you can measure long distances or vertically by yourself. 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



		25	1/16"	1/8", 0.125", 1", 1 ft.	Magnetic Hook	1"	Coated Steel	Plastic	Orange	00000000	000000

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

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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

				1	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	Clear	1	00000000	00000


				1	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Clear	1	00000000	0000
				1	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Silver	1	00000000	0000
				1 1/2	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Silver	1	00000000	0000
				3	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	Clear	1	00000000	0000
				3	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Clear	1	00000000	0000
				3	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Silver	1	00000000	0000
				3	1/10" (1"), 1/10" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	White	1	0000000	00000
				4	1/4" (1")	3"	0.004"	Yellow	1	00000000	00000
				6	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	Clear	2	00000000	00000
				6	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Clear	2	00000000	00000


				6	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Silver	2	00000000	00000
				6	1/10" (1"), 1/10" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	White	2	0000000	00000
				6	1/4" (1")	3"	0.004"	Yellow	1	00000000	00000
				8	1/4" (1")	3"	0.004"	Yellow	1	00000000	00000
				9	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	Clear	3	00000000	00000
				9	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Clear	3	00000000	00000
				9	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Silver	3	00000000	00000
				9	1/10" (1"), 1/10" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	White	3	0000000	00000
				12	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	Clear	4	00000000	00000
				12	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Clear	4	00000000	00000


				12	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Silver	4	00000000	00000
				12	1/10" (1"), 1/10" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	White	4	0000000	00000
				12	1/4" (1")	3"	0.004"	Yellow	3	00000000	00000
				20	1/4" (1")	3"	0.004"	Yellow	5	00000000	00000
				24	1/4" (1")	3"	0.004"	Yellow	6	00000000	00000
				32	1/4" (1")	3"	0.004"	Yellow	8	00000000	00000
				36	1/4" (1")	3"	0.004"	Yellow	9	00000000	000000




						Top-to-Bottom Reading Direction

						1	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	Clear	1	00000000	0000


						1	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Clear	1	00000000	0000
						1	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Silver	1	00000000	0000
						1 1/2	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Silver	1	00000000	0000
						3	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	Clear	1	00000000	0000
						3	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Clear	1	00000000	0000
						3	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Silver	1	00000000	0000
						3	1/10" (1"), 1/10" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	White	1	0000000	00000
						6	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	Clear	2	00000000	00000
						6	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Clear	2	00000000	00000
						6	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Silver	2	00000000	00000


6						1/10" (1"), 1/10" (1")	1/2"	0.004"	White	2	0000000	00000
9	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")					1/2"	0.004"	Clear	3	00000000	00000
9	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")					1 1/4"	0.004"	Clear	3	00000000	00000
9	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")					1 1/4"	0.004"	Silver	3	00000000	00000
9	1/10" (1"), 1/10" (1")					1/2"	0.004"	White	3	0000000	00000
12	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1/2"				0.004"	Clear	4	00000000	00000
12	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"			Clear	4	00000000	00000
12	1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"			Silver	4	00000000	00000
12	1/10" (1"), 1/10" (1")	1/2"	0.004"			White	4	0000000	00000

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

				12 1/2	1" (1 ft.), 1" (1 ft.)	1/64"	Polycarbonate-Coated Polyester Plastic	Yellow	2	0000000	000000	0000000	000000


				25	1" (1 ft.), 1" (1 ft.)	1/64"	Polycarbonate-Coated Polyester Plastic	Yellow	4	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
				50	1" (1 ft.), 1" (1 ft.)	1/64"	Polycarbonate-Coated Polyester Plastic	Yellow	8	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				75	1" (1 ft.), 1" (1 ft.)	1/64"	Polycarbonate-Coated Polyester Plastic	Yellow	12	0000000	000000	———	0
				100	1" (1 ft.), 1" (1 ft.)	1/64"	Polycarbonate-Coated Polyester Plastic	Yellow	16	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

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

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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.

	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



		25 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000


		25 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel with Black Blade Stripe	00000000	000000	00000000	00000
		50 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
		50 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel with Black Blade Stripe	00000000	000000	00000000	00000
		75 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		75 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel with Black Blade Stripe	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
		100 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000


		Inch/Metric—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction



				33 ft./10 m	Front Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)	1/2"	0.008"	Etched	Black Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	00000


				33 ft./10 m	Front Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)	1/2"	0.008"	Etched	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				50 ft./15 m	Front Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)	1/2"	0.008"	Etched	Black Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				50 ft./15 m	Front Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)	1/2"	0.008"	Etched	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				100 ft./30 m	Front Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)	1/2"	0.008"	Etched	Black Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				100 ft./30 m	Front Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)	1/2"	0.008"	Etched	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Accessories and Replacements for Liquid-Level Tape Measures

Plumb Bobs

Use as a weight on the end of your blade.

Measures Liquid in Tank—Liquid in tank plumb bobs sink to the bottom of the tank.

Stainless Steel—Stainless steel is more corrosion-resistant than brass.

Etched—Plumb bobs with graduations have wear-resistant etched markings.

	Reading Direction	Graduation Location—Graduations (Numeric Graduations)	Material	Graduation Type	Ht.	Dia.	Wt., oz.		Each
Measures Liquid in Tank



	Inch	—	—	Stainless Steel	—	6 3/4"	1"	20	0000000	0000000


	Inch	Bottom to Top	Front—1/8" (1")	Brass	Etched	6 3/4"	1"	20	0000000	00000

Replacement Tape Measure Blade Wiper Rollers and Tape Measure Blade Wipers

Rubber Blade Wiper—Strip excess liquid off of a blade as it is reeled in. These wipers fit all Liquid-Level Tape Measures.


Replacement Rubber Blade Wiper Rollers	00000000	Pair	00000
Rubber Blade Wiper	00000000	Each	00000

Measures Liquid Removed from Tank

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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.

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.

	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



		25 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000


		25 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel with Black Blade Stripe	00000000	000000	00000000	00000
		50 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
		50 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel with Black Blade Stripe	00000000	000000	00000000	00000
		75 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
		75 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel with Black Blade Stripe	00000000	000000	00000000	000000
		100 ft.	Front Left Side—1/8" (1")	1/2"	0.014"	Printed	Chrome-Plated Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000


		Inch/Metric—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction



				33 ft./10 m	Front Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)	1/2"	0.008"	Etched	Black Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	00000


				33 ft./10 m	Front Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)	1/2"	0.008"	Etched	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				50 ft./15 m	Front Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)	1/2"	0.008"	Etched	Black Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
				50 ft./15 m	Front Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)	1/2"	0.008"	Etched	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				100 ft./30 m	Front Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)	1/2"	0.008"	Etched	Black Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
				100 ft./30 m	Front Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)	1/2"	0.008"	Etched	Stainless Steel	0000000	000000	0000000	000000

Accessories and Replacements for Liquid-Level Tape Measures

Plumb Bobs

Use as a weight on the end of your blade.

Measures Liquid Removed from Tank—Liquid removed from tank plumb bobs make contact with the surface of the liquid.

Etched—Plumb bobs with graduations have wear-resistant etched markings.

	Reading Direction	Graduation Location—Graduations (Numeric Graduations)	Material	Graduation Type	Ht.	Dp.	Wd.	Wt., oz.		Each
Measures Liquid Removed from Tank



	Inch	Top to Bottom	Front—1/16" (1")	Brass	Etched	6 1/4"	3/4"	3/4"	16	0000000	000000


	Inch/Metric	Top to Bottom	Front—1", 1 mm (1", 1 cm)	Brass	Etched	6"	3/4"	3/4"	20	0000000	00000

Replacement Tape Measure Blade Wiper Rollers and Tape Measure Blade Wipers

Rubber Blade Wiper—Strip excess liquid off of a blade as it is reeled in. These wipers fit all Liquid-Level Tape Measures.


Replacement Rubber Blade Wiper Rollers	00000000	Pair	00000
Rubber Blade Wiper	00000000	Each	00000

Half-Measure Adhesive-Back Vertical Rulers

Measure height while building half-scale models and prototypes—no division required. 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. These rulers read bottom to top or top to bottom, so you don't need to tilt your head to measure vertically. Stick them to your bench top for a permanent, hands-free measuring guide.

Extra-Flexible Plastic

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These rulers are flexible enough to conform to curved surfaces without snapping.

	Thk.	Color	No. of Segments		Each
Inch







	Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction

	1 1/2	1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1")	1"	0.004"	Silver	1	00000000	00000


	3	1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1")	1"	0.004"	Silver	1	00000000	0000




			Top-to-Bottom Reading Direction

			1 1/2	1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1")	1"	0.004"	Silver	1	00000000	0000


			3	1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1")	1"	0.004"	Silver	1	00000000	0000

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
	Lg., ft.	Graduation Location—Graduations (Numeric Graduations)	Wd.	Thk.	Color	Color	Type		Each
Inch—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction







				Vinyl-Coated Fiberglass

				50	Front—1" (1") Back—1" (1")	1/4"	1/16"	White	Black/Red	Printed	0000000	000000


				100	Front—1" (1") Back—1" (1")	1/4"	1/16"	White	Black/Red	Printed	0000000	00000
				200	Front—1" (1") Back—1" (1")	1/4"	1/16"	White	Black/Red	Printed	0000000	00000