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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

    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
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    These rulers are flexible enough to conform to curved surfaces without snapping.
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    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    11 mm (10 mm), 1 mm (10 mm)1/2"0.004"White1000000000000
    11 mm (1 cm)1/4"0.004"White1000000000000
    11 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)3/4"0.004"White100000000000
    11 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)1"0.004"White100000000000
    11 mm (10 cm)1/2"0.004"White100000000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    11 mm (10 mm), 1 mm (10 mm)1/2"0.004"White100000000000
    11 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)3/4"0.004"White100000000000
    11 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)1"0.004"White100000000000
    11 mm (10 cm)1/2"0.004"White100000000000
     
    Extra-Flexible Steel
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    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.,
    m
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    11 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)1/2"1/64"White100000000000000
     
    Rigid Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
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    Our most durable adhesive-back rulers. These rulers keep their shape and resist scrapes and scratches even if bumped with tools and machinery. Stick them to flat surfaces, such as bench tops.
    Made of stainless steel, these rulers won't rust when splashed with water or wiped down with degreasers or cleaning solutions. Their graduations are etched and blackened with ink, so they won't rub off like printed graduations can.
    Lg.,
    m
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    11 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)19/32"3/64"Silver100000000000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    11 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)19/32"3/64"Silver10000000000000
     

    Adhesive-Back Vertical Rulers

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    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.
    Rigid Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Our most durable adhesive-back rulers. These rulers keep their shape and resist scrapes and scratches even if bumped with tools and machinery. Stick them to flat surfaces, such as bench tops.
    Made of stainless steel, these rulers won't rust when splashed with water or wiped down with degreasers or cleaning solutions. Their graduations are etched and blackened with ink, so they won't rub off like printed graduations can.
    Lg.,
    m
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Metric
     
    Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
    11 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)19/32"3/64"Silver100000000000000
     
    Top-to-Bottom Reading Direction
    11 mm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)19/32"3/64"Silver10000000000000
     

    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.
    Lightweight Aluminum
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    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
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    m
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    11 mm (1 cm), 1 cm (1 cm)1 3/8"1/16"0000000000000
     

    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.,
    m
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    11 mm (1 cm)1"0.014"White100000000000000
     
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