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18"

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	Thickness Thickness

	Reading Direction Reading Direction

	Material Material

Plastic

Steel

Stainless Steel

	Graduation Marks Graduation Marks

	Graduation Location Graduation Location

	Color Color

	Silver
	Black

	Graduation Mark Style Graduation Mark Style

Printed

Etched

	Orientation Orientation

Horizontal

Vertical

	Numeric Increments Numeric Increments

	Segment Length Segment Length

1 1/2 ft.

	Graduation Color Graduation Color

	Black
	White

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Backing Material Backing Material

Adhesive

Cork

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Number of Segments Number of Segments

	Certification Certification

NIST Calibration Certificate

	Finish Finish

Satin Chrome

	Hole Diameter Hole Diameter

1/4"

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Manufacturer Manufacturer

Starrett

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Adhesive-Back Rulers

Inch, Left to Right

Inch, Right to Left

Permanently mount these rulers to a machine or workbench.

Flexible rulers are for mounting on curved surfaces.

							Segments
Lg.	Front Top Grad. Marks (Numeric Increments)	Front Bottom Grad. Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Grad. Mark Style	No. of	Lg.		Each
Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
Silver Plastic
1 1/2ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Flexible	Printed	1	1 1/2ft.	0000000	00000
Inch—Right to Left Reading Direction
Silver Plastic
1 1/2ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Flexible	Printed	1	1 1/2ft.	0000000	0000

Half-Measure Adhesive-Back Rulers

Left to Right

Right to Left

Use to find diameters and centers. The graduations and numeric increments on these rulers are half the actual length of the object you are measuring; a 1" graduation is actually 1/2", a 2" graduation is actually 1", and so on. All are flexible for mounting on curved surfaces.

								Segments
Lg.	Front Top Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Front Bottom Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	No. of	Lg., ft.		Each
Half-Measure Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
Plastic
1 1/2 ft.	8ths (1")	8ths (1")	1"	0.004"	Flexible	Silver	Printed	1	1 1/2	00000000	00000
Half-Measure Inch—Right to Left Reading Direction
Plastic
1 1/2 ft.	8ths (1")	8ths (1")	1"	0.004"	Flexible	Silver	Printed	1	1 1/2	00000000	0000

Easy-to-Read High-Contrast Rulers

Inch, Left to Right

Numbers and graduations etched in light colors are easy to see on a black background. Inch rulers labeled with numeric increments that are less than 1" are quick reading.

Stainless steel rulers are more corrosion resistant than aluminum rulers.

Flexible rulers are for measuring slightly curved surfaces.

Stainless Steel

Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
Lg.	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Back Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style		Each
18"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	100ths (1/10"), 10ths (1/10")	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	000000
18"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000

Certified Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Rulers

Inch, Left to Right

A calibration certificate traceable to NIST is included with these stainless steel rulers. They're flexible for measuring slightly curved surfaces and have wear-resistant etched markings.

Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
Lg.	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Back Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	Hole Dia.		Each
Stainless Steel
18"	10ths (1"), 1/10")	__	1"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	000000000	000000
18"	16ths (1"), 8ths (1/8")	64ths (1/8"), 32nds	1"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	000000000	000000
18"	16ths (1")	__	1 1/4"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	000000000	00000

Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Rulers

Inch

Made to last, our most corrosion-resistant rulers are stainless steel and have wear-resistant etched markings. Inch rulers labeled with numeric increments that are less than 1" are quick reading.

Flexible rulers are for measuring slightly curved surfaces.

Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
Lg.	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	Hole Dia.		Each
Stainless Steel
18"	10ths (1/10"), 10ths (1/10")	1"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	0000000	000000
18"	16ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1 1/4"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	0000000	00000

Nonslip Rulers

Inch

Inch/Metric

A cork back prevents slipping and protects delicate surfaces. Rulers are corrosion-resistant stainless steel and have wear-resistant etched markings. All are flexible for measuring slightly curved surfaces.

Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
Lg.	Front First Inch Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	Hole Dia.		Each
Stainless Steel
18"	32nds (1"), 32nds (1")	16ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1 1/8"	1/16"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	0000000	000000
Inch/Metric—Left to Right Reading Direction
Stainless Steel
18"/450 mm	__	16ths (1"), Millimeters (10 mm)	1 1/8"	1/16"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	0000000	00000

Starrett High-Accuracy Rulers

Inch

Also known as machinists’ rules, these rulers ensure reliable, repeatable measurements. They meet Fed. Spec. GGG-R-791H, which establishes uniform standards for ruler accuracy, graduations, and size. All have a corrosion-resistant satin-chrome finish that reduces glare and wear-resistant etched markings. Inch and inch/metric rulers are labeled with numeric increments that are less than 1" for quick reading.

Flexible rulers are for measuring slightly curved surfaces.

Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
Lg.	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Back Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Accuracy	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Satin-Chrome Steel
18"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	10ths (1/10"), 100ths (1/10")	-0.0035" to +0.006"	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	C305R-18	000000	0000000

High-Accuracy Rulers

Inch

Inch/Metric

An economical alternative to Starrett High-Accuracy Rulers, these provide reliable, repeatable measurements. All meet Fed. Spec. GGG-R-791H, which establishes uniform standards for ruler accuracy, graduations, and size. They're also known as machinists' rules. They have a corrosion-resistant satin-chrome finish that reduces glare and wear-resistant etched markings. Inch and inch/metric rulers are labeled with numeric increments that are less than 1" for quick reading.

Flexible rulers are for measuring slightly curved surfaces.

Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
Lg.	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Back Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Accuracy	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style		Each
Satin-Chrome Steel
18"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	10ths (1/10"), 100ths (1/10")	-0.0035" to +0.006"	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	0000000	000000
18"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	10ths (1/10"), 50ths (1/10")	-0.0035" to +0.006"	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	0000000	00000
18"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	50ths (1/10"), 100ths (1/10")	-0.0035" to +0.006"	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	0000000	00000
18"	64ths (8/64"), 32nds (4/32")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	-0.0035" to +0.006"	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	0000000	00000
Inch/Metric—Left to Right Reading Direction
Satin-Chrome Steel
18"/450 mm	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	1/2 mm (10 mm), Millimeters (10 mm)	-0.0035" to +0.006"/-0.09 mm to +0.15 mm	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	0000000	00000

Adhesive-Back Vertical Rulers

Inch, Bottom to Top

Inch, Top to Bottom

Permanently mount these rulers on machines, tanks, and walls to measure heights and depths.

Flexible rulers are for mounting on curved surfaces.

								Segments
Lg.	Front Left Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Front Right Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	No. of	Lg.		Each
Inch—Bottom to Top Reading Direction
Plastic
1 1/2ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Flexible	Silver	Printed	1	1 1/2ft.	00000000	00000
Inch—Top to Bottom Reading Direction
Plastic
1 1/2ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Flexible	Silver	Printed	1	1 1/2ft.	00000000	0000

Half-Measure Adhesive-Back Vertical Rulers

Bottom to Top

Top to Bottom

The graduations and numerical increments on these rulers are half the actual length of the object you are measuring; a 1" graduation is actually 1/2", a 2" graduation is actually 1", and so on. Use them to find diameters and centers. All are flexible for mounting on curved surfaces.

								Segments
Lg.	Front Left Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Front Right Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	No. of	Lg., ft.		Each
Half-Measure Inch—Bottom to Top Reading Direction
Plastic
1 1/2 ft.	8ths (1")	8ths (1")	1"	0.004"	Flexible	Silver	Printed	1	1 1/2	00000000	00000
Half-Measure Inch—Top to Bottom Reading Direction
Plastic
1 1/2 ft.	8ths (1")	8ths (1")	1"	0.004"	Flexible	Silver	Printed	1	1 1/2	00000000	0000

Vertical Rulers with Hook

A hook grabs the edge of an object for easy alignment. These rulers are corrosion-resistant stainless steel and have wear-resistant etched markings. All are flexible for measuring slightly curved surfaces.

Inch/Metric—Top to Bottom Reading Direction
Lg.	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Back Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	Hole Dia.		Each
Stainless Steel
18"/45 cm	32nds (1"), Millimeters (1 cm)	Millimeters (1 cm), 32nds (1")	13/16"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	00000000	000000

Printers' Pica Rulers

Rulers are marked with picas for working with type. They have a hook for alignment. All are corrosion-resistant stainless steel and have wear-resistant etched markings.They're flexible for measuring slightly curved surfaces.

Inch/Pica—Top to Bottom Reading Direction
Lg.	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Back Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	Hole Dia.		Each
Stainless Steel
18"	6 points (1 pica), 16ths (1")	8 points (16 points), 10 points (20 points)	13/16"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	0000000	000000

Center-Finding Rulers

Inch

Inch/Metric

Zero marks the center when these rulers are positioned so the same number touches each side of an object. All are corrosion-resistant stainless steel and have wear-resistant etched markings. They're flexible for measuring slightly curved surfaces.

Inch—Left to Right/Right to Left Reading Direction
Lg.	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Back Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	Hole Dia.		Each
Stainless Steel
18"	16ths (1"), 32nds (1")	__	1 1/4"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	0000000	000000
Inch/Metric—Left to Right/Right to Left Reading Direction
Stainless Steel
18"/45 cm	16ths (1"), 16ths (1")	Millimeters (1 cm), Millimeters (1 cm)	1 1/4"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	0000000	00000