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.
Graduations | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Location | Marks (Numeric Increments) | Wd. | Thick. | Flexibility | Color | Graduation Mark Style | Each | |
Inch—Left to Right Reading Direction | |||||||||
| 144" | Front Top | 16ths (1") | 1" | 3/32" | Flexible | Black | Etched | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 144" | Front Bottom | 16ths (1") | 1" | 3/32" | Flexible | Black | Etched | 0000000 | 000000 |
Inch—Right to Left Reading Direction | |||||||||
| 144" | Front Top | 16ths (1") | 1" | 3/32" | Flexible | Black | Etched | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 144" | Front Bottom | 16ths (1") | 1" | 3/32" | Flexible | Black | Etched | 00000000 | 000000 |
Adhesive-Back Rulers
Permanently mount these rulers to a machine or workbench.
Flexible rulers are for mounting on curved surfaces.
Segments | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Front Top First Foot Grad. Marks (Numeric Increments) | Front Top Grad. Marks (Numeric Increments) | Front Bottom First Foot 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 | ||||||||||||
| 12ft. | __ | 16ths (1") | __ | __ | 1/2" | 0.004" | Flexible | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 12ft. | __ | 16ths (1") | __ | 16ths (1") | 1 1/4" | 0.004" | Flexible | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
Silver Plastic | ||||||||||||
| 12ft. | __ | 16ths (1") | __ | __ | 1/2" | 0.004" | Flexible | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12ft. | __ | 16ths (1") | __ | 16ths (1") | 1 1/4" | 0.004" | Flexible | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12ft. | __ | 32nds (1") | __ | __ | 1/2" | 0.004" | Flexible | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
White Steel | ||||||||||||
| 12ft. | 32nds (1") | 16ths (1") | 32nds (1") | 16ths (1") | 1/2" | 0.008" | Flexible | Printed | 1 | 12ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
Inch—Right to Left Reading Direction | ||||||||||||
Clear Plastic | ||||||||||||
| 12ft. | __ | 16ths (1") | __ | __ | 1/2" | 0.004" | Flexible | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 12ft. | __ | 16ths (1") | __ | 16ths (1") | 1 1/4" | 0.004" | Flexible | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
Silver Plastic | ||||||||||||
| 12ft. | __ | 16ths (1") | __ | __ | 1/2" | 0.004" | Flexible | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12ft. | __ | 16ths (1") | __ | 16ths (1") | 1 1/4" | 0.004" | Flexible | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12ft. | __ | 32nds (1") | __ | __ | 1/2" | 0.004" | Flexible | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
White Steel | ||||||||||||
| 12ft. | 32nds (1") | 16ths (1") | 32nds (1") | 16ths (1") | 1/2" | 0.008" | Flexible | Printed | 1 | 12ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
Inch/Metric—Left to Right Reading Direction | ||||||||||||
White Steel | ||||||||||||
| 12ft./3.6 m | 32nds (1") | 16ths (1") | __ | Millimeters (1 cm) | 1/2" | 0.008" | Flexible | Printed | 1 | 12ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
Inch/Metric—Right to Left Reading Direction | ||||||||||||
White Steel | ||||||||||||
| 12ft./3.6 m | 32nds (1") | 16ths (1") | __ | Millimeters (1 cm) | 1/2" | 0.008" | Flexible | Printed | 1 | 12ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
Adhesive-Back Vertical Rulers
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 | |||||||||||
| 12ft. | __ | 4ths (1") | 3" | 0.004" | Flexible | Yellow | Printed | 3 | 4ft. | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 12ft. | 10ths (1") | 10ths (1") | 1/2" | 0.004" | Flexible | White | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12ft. | 16ths (1") | 16ths (1") | 1/2" | 0.004" | Flexible | Clear | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 12ft. | 16ths (1") | 16ths (1") | 1 1/4" | 0.004" | Flexible | Clear | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 12ft. | 16ths (1") | 16ths (1") | 1 1/4" | 0.004" | Flexible | Silver | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
Inch—Top to Bottom Reading Direction | |||||||||||
Plastic | |||||||||||
| 12ft. | 10ths (1") | 10ths (1") | 1/2" | 0.004" | Flexible | White | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12ft. | 16ths (1") | 16ths (1") | 1/2" | 0.004" | Flexible | Clear | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 12ft. | 16ths (1") | 16ths (1") | 1 1/4" | 0.004" | Flexible | Clear | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 12ft. | 16ths (1") | 16ths (1") | 1 1/4" | 0.004" | Flexible | Silver | Printed | 4 | 3ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
Certified Tape Measures
Ensure accurate measurements with certified tape measures. All include a calibration certificate traceable to NIST stating they have passed a test for accuracy. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. It locks in place.
Blade | Graduation | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Graduation Marks | Numeric Marks | Width | Material | Color | Tip Style | Color | Mark Style | Manufacturer | Manufacturer Model No. | Each | |
Inch | ||||||||||||
| 12 ft. | 16ths | Inches, Feet | 1/2" | Nylon-Coated Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black and Red | Printed | Starrett | KTX12-12-N/SLC | 000000 | 000000 |
Inch/Metric | ||||||||||||
| 12 ft./3.5m | 16ths, Millimeters | Inches, Feet, Centimeters | 1/2" | Nylon-Coated Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black | Printed | Starrett | KTX12-12ME-N/SLC | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12 ft./3.5m | 16ths, Millimeters | Inches, Feet, Millimeters | 1/2" | Nylon-Coated Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black | Printed | Starrett | KTX12-12ME12-OC/SLC | 0000000 | 00000 |
Stanley PowerLock Tape Measures
Slide the lock to hold the blade in place. These tape measures have a durable plastic case that is chrome plated for corrosion resistance. 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. | Case Material | Each | |
Inch | ||||||||||||
| 12 ft. | 32nds (First Foot), 16ths | Inches, Feet | 1/2" | Polyester-Coated Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black | Printed | 33-212 | Chrome-Plated Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12 ft. | 32nds (First Foot), 16ths | Inches, Feet | 3/4" | Polyester-Coated Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black | Printed | 33-312 | Chrome-Plated Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12 ft. | 32nds (First Foot), 16ths, 50ths (First Foot), 10ths | Inches, Decimals | 1/2" | Polyester-Coated Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black | Printed | 33-272 | Chrome-Plated Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
Inch/Metric | ||||||||||||
| 12 ft./3.5m | 32nds (First Foot), 16ths, Millimeters | Inches, Centimeters | 1/2" | Polyester-Coated Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black | Printed | 33-215 | Chrome-Plated Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
Stanley Tape Measures
The case is impact-resistant plastic that's yellow for high visibility. Slide the lock to hold the blade in place. 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 | |||||||||||
| 12 ft. | 32nds (First Foot), 16ths | Inches, Feet | 1/2" | Lacquer-Coated Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black and Red | Printed | 30-485 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Stanley Control-Lock Tape Measures
Control how fast the blade retracts without pinching your finger—these tape measures have a built-in finger slot. A double hook tip grabs from the top and bottom.
Blade | Graduation | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Graduation Marks | Numeric Marks | Width | Material | Color | Tip Style | Color | Mark Style | Manufacturer Model No. | Each | |
Inch | |||||||||||
| 12 ft. | 32nds (First Foot), 10ths | Inches, Feet | 3/4" | Polyester-Coated Steel | Yellow | Double Hook | Black | Printed | 37-242 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Stanley LeverLock Tape Measures
The blade automatically locks in place when extended and stays locked until you press the release lever. It's coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. The case is impact-resistant plastic.
Blade | Graduation | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Graduation Marks | Numeric Marks | Width | Material | Color | Tip Style | Color | Mark Style | Case Color | Manufacturer Model No. | Each | |
Inch | ||||||||||||
| 12 ft. | 16ths | Inches, Feet | 1/2" | Lacquer-Coated Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black and Red | Printed | Yellow | STHT30810 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Lufkin Tape Measures
These tape measures have a chrome-plated, impact-resistant plastic case. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. Hold it in place with the toggle lock.
Blade | Graduation | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Graduation Marks | Numeric Marks | Width | Material | Color | Tip Style | Color | Mark Style | Manufacturer Model No. | Each | |
Inch | |||||||||||
| 12 ft. | 50ths (First 6"), 10ths | Inches, Feet, Decimals | 1/2" | Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black | Printed | P2212XN | 00000000 | 000000 |
Lufkin High-Visibility Tape Measures
An orange case makes these tape measures easy to spot. It's impact-resistant plastic. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. Hold it in place with the toggle lock.
Blade | Graduation | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Graduation Marks | Numeric Marks | Width | Material | Color | Tip Style | Color | Mark Style | Manufacturer Model No. | Each | |
Inch | |||||||||||
| 12 ft. | 16ths, 10ths | Inches, Feet, Decimals | 3/4" | Painted Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black | Printed | PHV1312DN | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 12 ft. | 32nds (First Foot), 16ths | Inches, Feet | 3/4" | Painted Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black and Red | Printed | PHV1312N | 00000000 | 00000 |
Pocket Tape Measures with Corrosion-Resistant Blade
The blade on these tape measures is chrome-plated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. It’s nonlocking. The case is chrome-plated, impact-resistant plastic. It's about half the size of standard tape measures.
Vertical-Reading Tape Measures
Numbers and graduation marks are printed vertically to measure heights and depths.
Blade | Graduation | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Graduation Marks | Numeric Marks | Width | Material | Color | Tip Style | Color | Mark Style | Each | |
Inch | ||||||||||
| 12 ft. | 16ths | Inches, Feet, Fractions, Decimals | 3/4" | Painted Steel | Yellow | Hook | Black and Red | Printed | 0000000 | 000000 |
Quick-Read Tape Measures
Fractions are labeled on the blade every 1/8" for fast reading. The blade is coated to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion. It locks in place. Case is impact-resistant plastic that's brightly colored for high visibility.
Tape measures with a magnetic-hook tip attach to metal surfaces to help vertical and distance measuring. However, the magnetic tip is strong, so it can inadvertently attach to metal and collect small bits of ferrous material that impact measurement accuracy.
Blade | Graduation | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Graduation Marks | Numeric Marks | Width | Material | Color | Tip Style | Color | Mark Style | Each | |
Inch | ||||||||||
| 12 ft. | 16ths | Inches, Feet, Fractions | 5/8" | Painted Steel | White | Magnetic Hook | Black | Printed | 00000000 | 00000 |
Diameter Tape Measures
Also known as tree tapes, wrap these tape measures around circular items to determine diameter and measure circumference without the need for calculations. The blade is chrome-plated, vinyl-coated, or painted to resist scratches, wear, and corrosion, and the case is coated for scratch resistance.
Loop tip hangs on a nail or stud.
Dia. | Blade | Graduation | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measured | Graduation Marks | Lg. | Graduation Marks | Numeric Marks | Width | Material | Color | Tip Style | Color | Mark Style | Each | |
Inch/Metric | ||||||||||||
| 0"-45"/0 cm-116 cm | 100ths, Millimeters | 12 ft./3.5 m | 16ths, Millimeters | Diameter Inches, Inches, Diameter Centimeters, Centimeters | 1/2" | Painted Steel | White | Loop | Black and Red | Printed | 0000000 | 000000 |
Tank-Level Folding Rulers
Fold these vertical rulers for convenient storage and transport. They're varnished to resist gasoline, diesel fuel, and oil.
Graduation | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Overall Lg. | Folded Lg. | Front Left Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments) | Front Right Graduation Marks (Numeric Increments) | Wd. | Thick. | Color | Color | Mark Style | Each | |
Inch—Bottom to Top Reading Direction | |||||||||||
Varnished Wood | |||||||||||
| 12 ft. | 14 1/2 ft. | 4.3 ft. | 8ths (1") | 8ths (1") | 7/8" | 5/8" | Brown | Black | Printed | 0000000 | 000000 |