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    Tape Measures

    The best of the best tape measures for everyday tasks—from Stanley to Lufkin to Milwaukee. Built to last, these tape measures have a coating on the blade that prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off. Their durable plastic case won't crack when tossed into tool bags or dropped on the ground.
    Stanley
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley.
    Your standard Stanley tape measures.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1/32"1", 1 ft., 1 cmHook
    1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow00000000000000
     
    Stanley FatMax
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley FatMax.
    A fan favorite for a reason. With an extra protective coating on the the blade and a thick, rubber cover on the case, these tape measures outlast the toughest jobs, from construction to machining. The blade is extra wide, so you can extend it at least 11 ft. before it collapses. All are precision made and tested in the U.S.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
     
    Stanley Control-Lock
    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley Control-Lock.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Stanley Control-Lock.
    Control how fast the blade retracts without pinching your fingers. A slot underneath these tape measures gives you access to the blade while guarding your fingers from the hook.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/10", 1 mm1/32"1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    1"Coated SteelPlasticYellow0000000000000
     
    Lufkin P1000 Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin P1000 Series.
    Your standard Lufkin tape measures.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1/32"1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    1"Coated SteelPlasticOrange00000000000000
    8 m1 mm1 cmHook
    25 mmCoated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
     
    Lufkin Magnetic Tip Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Magnetic Tip Series.
    The tip clings to magnetic surfaces, such as ceiling grids, so you can measure long distances or vertically by yourself. With a bright orange case, these tape measures are easy to spot in toolboxes and on busy bench tops.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    First Foot
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1/32"1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mMagnetic Hook
    1"Coated SteelPlasticOrange00000000000000
     
    Lufkin Control Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Control Series.
    Image of Product. Bottom. Bottom orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Control Series.

    Bottom

    Control how fast the blade retracts without pinching your fingers. A slot underneath these tape measures gives you access to the blade while guarding your fingers from the hook.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
     
    Lufkin Shockforce Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Shockforce Series.
    Drop tested to 120 ft., these tape measures still work even if they fall from a 10-story building. A vinyl-coated case and raised metal edges on the front make them extra durable for tackling the toughest jobs, such as construction. Plus, the blade is extra wide, so you can extend it at least 11 ft. before it collapses. Loop a lanyard into the tether point to secure these tape measures when working from catwalks and other heights.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook, Magnetic Hook1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
     
    Automatic Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
     
    Lufkin Shockforce Nite Eye Series
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Lufkin Shockforce Nite Eye Series.
    Whether you're under bright machine lights or inside dark crawl spaces, never lose sight of your measurements. The matte black blade on these tape measures reduces glare, while the neon markings pop against the dark background.
    Drop tested to 120 ft., these tape measures still work even if they fall from a 10-story building. A vinyl-coated case and raised metal edges on the front make them extra durable for tackling the toughest jobs, such as construction. Plus, the blade is extra wide, so you can extend it at least 11 ft. before it collapses. Loop a lanyard into the tether point to secure these tape measures when working from catwalks and other heights.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook, Magnetic Hook1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack0000000000000
     
    Automatic Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmDouble Hook
    1 1/4"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated PlasticBlack000000000000
     
    Milwaukee Wide Blade
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Milwaukee Wide Blade.
    Image of Product. Bottom. Bottom orientation. Tape Measures. Milwaukee Wide Blade.

    Bottom

    Our widest blade for the farthest reach. These tape measures extend at least 13 ft. without collapsing, so you can take long measurements on your own. Control how fast the blade retracts without pinching your fingers—a slot underneath gives you access to the blade while guarding your fingers from the hook.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mDouble Hook
    1 3/8"Coated SteelPlasticRed0000000000000
     
    Starrett with Calibration Certificate
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Starrett.
    When precision measurements are required for quality control or by regulation, use a tape measure that includes a calibration certificate traceable to NIST. The certificate states that the tape measure has passed a test for accuracy, so you can be confident your measurements are correct and consistent.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cmHook
    1"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 mmHook
    1"Coated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
    8 m1 mm1 cmHook
    25.4 mmCoated SteelPlasticRed000000000000
     
    Other Tape Measures
    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Tape Measures.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    Coated Stainless Steel Blade—The blade and all other internal parts—from the screws to the spring—are stainless steel, so they won't rust if rinsed or rained on.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmHook
    1"Coated Stainless SteelPlasticGray00000000000000
     
    Automatic Blade Lock
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmHook
    15/16"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
    26 ft./8 m1/16", 1 mm1", 1 cmMagnetic Hook
    15/16"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
     

    Adhesive-Back Rulers

    Free up your hands when measuring length over and over—no more lining up rulers or tape measures. These rulers stick to everything from toolboxes to lathe beds for a permanent measuring guide.
    Extra-Flexible Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Adhesive-Back Rulers.
    Combine the flexibility of plastic with the strength of metal. These rulers are bendy enough to conform to curved surfaces and durable enough to resist scrapes and scratches.
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    26 ft./8 m1/8" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)3/8"0.0075"Yellow10000000000000
     
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    8 m1 mm (1 cm)3/8"0.0075"Yellow1000000000000
    8 m1 cm (1 cm), 1 mm (1 cm)3/4"0.0075"Yellow1000000000000
     
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