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How to read a tape measure
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First let's understand the units of measurement. The basic unit is a foot. A foot has 12 inches. One inch is further subdivided into 16 parts. The hardest part is reading the subdivisions of the inches and understanding what each line represents. |
| The subdivisions on this sample image has been color coded for easier understanding. |
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Tips:
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- Practice. Good measuring skills takes time.
- Always measure twice.
- Hold
the tape measure firmly when measuring. A small change in the position of
the tape measure will affect your measurement.
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Fraction & Decimal Equivalent
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1/16 |
0.0625 |
1/8 |
0.125 |
3/16 |
0.1875 |
1/4 |
0.25 |
5/16 |
0.3125 |
3/8 |
0.375 |
7/16 |
0.4375 |
1/2 |
0.5 |
9/16 |
0.5625 |
5/8 |
0.625 |
11/16 |
0.6875 |
3/4 |
0.75 |
13/16 |
0.8125 |
7/8 |
0.875 |
15/16 |
0.9375 |
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