Hold on to the large, rubber-coated handle while carrying these tape measures. Use them outdoors and in dirty environments—an open reel allows dirt, sand, and other debris to fall away. Blades are coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion.

Pointed-hook tip grabs the edge of an object or drives into wood.

Loop tip hangs on a nail or stud.

Fiberglass blades are flexible for measuring curved surfaces, nonconductive for work near electricity, and corrosion resistant for use in harsh environments.

Steel blades are more rigid and durable than fiberglass blades.