If you decide to space framing at 24-inch centers, the red marks will be at every other foot marking on the tape measure. This is a common framing spacing for wall studs, floor joists and common roof rafters. The red indicates 16-inch-on-center spacing. Most tapes that have this only do it for the first few inches on the tool.Īs you extend the tape measure, you'll probably see the numbers 16, 32, 48, 64, 80, 96, etc. You'll discover the markings are so fine and close together that it's tough to determine where you are. Some tape measures have markings that divide each inch into 32nds of an inch. If you can't remember fractions, some tapes call them out for you. Thus, these marking divide 1 inch of length into four equal parts, each one-quarter inch long. If you start at the 1-inch mark and count the quarter-inch markings, including the half-inch mark, you'll discover you get to four when you finally get to the 2-inch mark. Since the half-inch mark is longer than these, it overlaps one of these three markings in between each of the primary inch marks. The next longest lines on the edge are the quarter-inch markings. Watch this video made around the year 2004, that's still relevant today! My voice has changed!!! So if you want to cut a board 3 and ½ inches wide, you'd make a crisp pencil mark on the board at the longest line in between the 3 and 4-inch markings on the tape measure. The longest of these black lines indicates the halfway point between each inch. See the markings to the left of the 6-inch mark? Those are 32nds of an inch! These lines are different lengths to help you differentiate between them and to help you understand what they mean. Most tape measures I use in carpentry and building have black lines at a 90-degree angle to the edge of the tape measure in between each of the inch markings. The best thing is in the past few years I've seen more improvements in tape measures than I've seen in the previous thirty-five years combined! It's hard to believe you could improve a tape measure, but believe me a few companies have really done an amazing job.įirst, let's discuss the common markings on a tape measure. I've been using tape measures for so many years that I've had the great fortune to see some that are worthless and others that are marvelous tools. If you possess the passion to build and remodel, you'll get up on the math learning curve very fast. Fortunately, it's never too late to master mathematics. As you delve deeper into building and remodeling, you're going to really regret not paying more attention in all your math classes, especially geometry.
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Laser Level Measures Automagically - One Person Is All You Need - GREAT VIDEOĬLICK HERE to get FREE & FAST BIDS from local carpenters if you still can't figure out a tape measure.ĭEAR CRAIG: I've got some sobering news for you. Measuring Using a Builders Transit Level - Cool Tool VIDEO! What other tips do you have about using tape measures? Craig S., Billings, MT The manufacturer is not tightening the rivets enough. The hook on the end is loose on all the tapes. Can you tell me about the markings on tape measures, what they mean and about all the special markings?Īlso, every tape measure I have and see in the store seems to be defective. Perhaps I should have paid more attention in math class in school. Now that I'm using a tape measure, I'm having some difficulty. CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter!ĭEAR TIM: I'm just starting to get into building and remodeling as a do-it-yourselfer.Mystery black diamond ♦ explained!!! CLICK HERE.Revised February 2018 Tape Measure Markings TIPS Special markings are for different on-center measurements. The length of the line gives you a clue as to the fraction. Tape measure markings are black lines that represent fractions of an inch. Some are easier to read than others! Photo credit: Tim Carter
You can see the vast difference in markings.
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