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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

Half Measure Inch

	Length Length	Show

36"

	Length Length	Hide

	Width Width

	Tip Style Tip Style

	Hook

	Blade Width Blade Width

1/4"

	Reading Direction Reading Direction

	Graduation Marks Graduation Marks

	Color Color

	White		Silver
	Clear		Black

	Manufacturer Manufacturer

Stanley

	Material Material

	Case Length Case Length

1 3/8"

	Orientation Orientation

Horizontal

Vertical

	Blade Material Blade Material

Steel

	Segment Length Segment Length

3 ft.

	Numeric Marks Numeric Marks

Feet

Inches

	Graduation Mark Style Graduation Mark Style

Printed

Etched

	Backing Material Backing Material

Adhesive

Cork

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

RoHS Compliant

	Thickness Thickness

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Case Height Case Height

1 3/8"

	Graduation Color Graduation Color

	Black
	Silver

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

REACH Compliant

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Stanley PowerLock Tape Measures

Inch

Slide the lock to hold the blade in place. The case is chrome-plated, impact-resistant plastic. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion.

			Blade				Graduation
Lg.	Graduation Marks	Numeric Marks	Width	Material	Color	Tip Style	Color	Mark Style	Manufacturer Model No.		Each
Inch
3 ft.	32nds (First Foot), 16ths	Inches, Feet	1/4"	Polyester-Coated Steel	Yellow	Hook	Black	Printed	39-130	0000000	00000

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
Clear Plastic
3ft.	16ths (1")	__	1/2"	0.004"	Flexible	Printed	1	3ft.	00000000	00000
3ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Flexible	Printed	1	3ft.	00000000	0000
Silver Plastic
3ft.	16ths (1")	__	1/2"	0.004"	Flexible	Printed	1	3ft.	0000000	0000
3ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Flexible	Printed	1	3ft.	0000000	0000
3ft.	32nds (1")	__	1/2"	0.004"	Flexible	Printed	1	3ft.	0000000	0000
Inch—Right to Left Reading Direction
Clear Plastic
3ft.	16ths (1")	__	1/2"	0.004"	Flexible	Printed	1	3ft.	00000000	0000
3ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Flexible	Printed	1	3ft.	00000000	0000
Silver Plastic
3ft.	16ths (1")	__	1/2"	0.004"	Flexible	Printed	1	3ft.	0000000	0000
3ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Flexible	Printed	1	3ft.	0000000	0000
3ft.	32nds (1")	__	1/2"	0.004"	Flexible	Printed	1	3ft.	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
3 ft.	8ths (1")	8ths (1")	1"	0.004"	Flexible	Silver	Printed	1	3	00000000	00000
Half-Measure Inch—Right to Left Reading Direction
Plastic
3 ft.	8ths (1")	8ths (1")	1"	0.004"	Flexible	Silver	Printed	1	3	00000000	0000

Easy-to-Read High-Contrast Rulers

Numbers and graduations etched in light colors are easy to see on a black background.

Aluminum rulers are lightweight and corrosion resistant.

Flexible rulers are for measuring slightly curved surfaces.

Aluminum

Inch, Left to Right

Inch, Right to Left

	Graduations
Lg.	Location	Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style		Each
Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
36"	Front Top	16ths (1")	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	000000
36"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	0000000	00000
Inch—Right to Left Reading Direction
36"	Front Top	16ths (1")	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000
36"	Front Bottom	16ths (1")	1"	3/32"	Flexible	Black	Etched	00000000	00000

Easy-to-Read Rulers with Bold Markings

Rulers have large numbers and deeply etched graduations. All are flexible for measuring slightly curved surfaces.

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
36"	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	8ths (1"), 16ths (1")	1 1/4"	1/16"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	7/32"	000000	0000000

Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Rulers

Inch

Inch/Metric

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)	Back Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	Hole Dia.		Each
Stainless Steel
36"	10ths (1/10"), 10ths (1/10")	__	1"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	0000000	000000
36"	16ths (1"), 16ths (1")	__	1 1/4"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	0000000	00000
Inch/Metric—Left to Right Reading Direction
Stainless Steel
36"/900 mm	32nds (1"), 16ths (1")	Millimeters (10 mm), Millimeters (10 mm)	1"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	0000000	00000

Certified Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Rulers

Inch, Left to Right

Inch/Metric, Left to Right

Inch/Metric, Right to Left

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
36"	10ths (1"), 1/10")	__	1"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	000000000	0000000
36"	16ths (1")	__	1 1/4"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	000000000	000000
Inch/Metric—Left to Right Reading Direction
Stainless Steel
36"/900 mm	32nds (1"), 16ths (1")	Millimeters (10 mm), Millimeters (10 mm)	1"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	00000000	000000
36"/900 mm	32nds (1"), Millimeters (10 mm)	__	1"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	00000000	000000
36"/900 mm	32nds (1"), Millimeters (10 mm)	12ths (10ths	1 1/4"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	000000000	000000
Inch/Metric—Right to Left Reading Direction
Stainless Steel
36"/900 mm	32nds (1"), 16ths (1/8")	Millimeters (10 mm), Millimeters	1"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	000000000	000000

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 Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	Hole Dia.		Each
Stainless Steel
36"	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
36"/900 mm	16ths (1"), Millimeters (10 mm)	1 1/8"	1/16"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	0000000	00000

High-Accuracy Rulers

Inch

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
36"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	10ths (1/10"), 100ths (1/10")	-0.0035" to +0.007"	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	0000000	0000000

Certified High-Accuracy Rulers

Inch

These rulers include a certificate of calibration traceable to NIST with test measurements that confirm accuracy. An economical alternative to Starrett Certified High-Accuracy Rulers, they 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. These 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
36"	32nds (4/32"), 64ths (8/64")	10ths (1/10"), 100ths (1/10")	-0.0035" to +0.007"	3/4"	1/64"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	0000000	0000000

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
3ft.	10ths (1")	10ths (1")	1/2"	0.004"	Flexible	White	Printed	1	3ft.	0000000	00000
3ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1/2"	0.004"	Flexible	Clear	Printed	1	3ft.	00000000	0000
3ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Flexible	Clear	Printed	1	3ft.	00000000	0000
3ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Flexible	Silver	Printed	1	3ft.	00000000	0000
Inch—Top to Bottom Reading Direction
Plastic
3ft.	10ths (1")	10ths (1")	1/2"	0.004"	Flexible	White	Printed	1	3ft.	0000000	0000
3ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1/2"	0.004"	Flexible	Clear	Printed	1	3ft.	00000000	0000
3ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Flexible	Clear	Printed	1	3ft.	00000000	0000
3ft.	16ths (1")	16ths (1")	1 1/4"	0.004"	Flexible	Silver	Printed	1	3ft.	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
3 ft.	8ths (1")	8ths (1")	1"	0.004"	Flexible	Silver	Printed	1	3	00000000	00000
Half-Measure Inch—Top to Bottom Reading Direction
Plastic
3 ft.	8ths (1")	8ths (1")	1"	0.004"	Flexible	Silver	Printed	1	3	00000000	0000

Circumference Rulers

Determine the circumference of a circle without calculations. These rulers have an inch scale for measuring diameter on the top edge and the corresponding circumference scale on the bottom edge. They’re also known as tinners' rules. All are flexible for measuring slightly curved surfaces and have wear-resistant etched markings.

		Circumference
Lg.	Front Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Measured	Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments)	Wd.	Thick.	Flexibility	Color	Graduation Mark Style	Hole Dia.		Each
Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction
Steel
36"	16ths (1")	113"	8ths (1")	1 1/4"	1/16"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	7/32"	000000	0000000

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
36"	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
36"/90 cm	16ths (1"), 16ths (1")	Millimeters (1 cm), Millimeters (1 cm)	1 1/4"	1/32"	Flexible	Silver	Etched	1/4"	0000000	00000