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    About High-Quality Rulers
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    What separates a throwaway ruler from one you’ll keep for decades, which type is best for everyday use, and how to compare materials.

    Rulers

    Your go-to rulers for everyday measuring. Whether metal for durability or wood for a classic feel, our rulers measure up to most tasks, from woodwork to textiles to rough machining.
    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Rulers, Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel.
    Our most corrosion-resistant rulers. These rulers won't rust when rinsed, rained on, or wiped down with degreasers or cleaning solutions. They're hardened to prevent dents and scratches, so you can trust they'll last for years to come. Etched and filled with black ink, their graduations won't rub off like printed graduations can.
    Calibration Certificate—When precision measurements are required for quality control or by regulation, use a ruler that includes a calibration certificate traceable to NIST. The certificate states that the ruler has passed a test for accuracy, so you can be confident your measurements are correct and consistent.
    Length—For easy handling and storage, rulers that are 96" or longer come in multiple pieces that line up to create a complete ruler.
    Rulers
    Rulers with
    Calibration Certificate
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    60"/1,500 mm1 mm (1 cm), 1/32" (1")1 1/2"1/16"00000000000000000000000000000
     
    Lightweight Aluminum
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Rulers, Lightweight Aluminum.
    Our economical option. These rulers are about as lightweight as plastic rulers, so they're convenient to carry from site to site. Although light, they're not flimsy—they resist snapping if knocked around in your toolbox. Plus, they'll keep their bright finish if frequently rinsed.
    Length—For easy handling and storage, 4 meter rulers come in two pieces that line up to create a complete ruler.
    Rulers
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    60"1/10" (1"), 1/10" (1/10")1"1/16"0000000000000
    60"1/8" (1"), 1/16" (1")2"1/8"00000000000
     
    Hard Maple
    Image of Product. Back orientation. Rulers. Rulers, Hard Maple.
    Handcrafted in Maine from kiln-dried, hard maple, these wood rulers will stay straight and true for years to come. Just like rulers from a century ago, they also get all the details right:
    • Etched lines and numbers won’t wear off like printed graduations.
    • A clear coating guards against nicks and scratches.
    • Seamlessly integrated brass endcaps keep the corners square and the ruler lying flat.
    • 1/4" thickness prevents pencils and chalk from slipping as you trace lines.
    Rulers
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Back Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    60"1/16" (1"), 1/16" (1")1/8" (1"), 1/8" (1")1 1/2"1/4"000000000000
     

    Easy-Read Rulers

    From bright outdoor jobsites to dimly lit workshops, take measurements where standard metal rulers would be hard to see. The black finish on these rulers reduces glare, while the light-colored graduations pop against the dark background.
    Lightweight Aluminum
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Rulers. Easy-Read Rulers.
    Our economical option. These rulers are about as lightweight as plastic rulers, so they’re convenient to carry from site to site. To keep them looking like new, an anodized coating guards them from daily wear and protects their finish if rinsed or rained on. Etched into the material, their graduations won't rub off like printed graduations can.
    Lg.
    Front Top Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Front Bottom Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Thk.
    Wd.
    Graduation
    Color
    Each
    Inch
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    60"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    60"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
     
    Right-to-Left Reading Direction
    60"1/16" (1")—3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
    60"—1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver0000000000000
     
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    60"/152 cm1 mm (1 cm)1/16" (1")3/32"1"Silver000000000000
     

    Flexible Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Flexible Tape Measures.
    Whether you're finding the length of winding cables or the circumference of drive belts, these tape measures accurately measure around corners and curves. Made of coated fiberglass, they're soft enough to wrap into a coil, yet strong enough that they won't stretch, so they stay accurate over time. Brass caps prevent the ends from fraying and tearing.
    Blade
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Wd.
    Material
    Color
    Each
    51/16", 1 mm1", 1 cm5/8"Coated FiberglassWhite000000000000
    51/16", 1 mm1", 1 cm5/8"Coated FiberglassYellow00000000000
     

    Pipe Size Chart/Rulers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Pipe Size Chart/Rulers.
    Measure outer diameter and mark lines around pipe. A pipe size conversion chart is printed on these chart/rulers. They’re fiber-reinforced rubber for grease, oil, gasoline, and salt water resistance.
    For Pipe OD
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Measuring
    Lg.
    Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Color
    Graduation
    Color
    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    Rubber
    2" to 16", 2 mm to 78 cm60"3 7/8"3/64"36"1/16" (1"), 2 mm (1 cm)GrayWhite3600000000000000
     
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