How to Read a Tape Measure - REALLY EASY

How to Read a Tape Measure Made REALLY Easy

I cover how to read the fractions on the tape measure. I start with a stick with some lines on it a work up to the lines on a tape measure. I give a practical explanation of how to look at the lines and their relationships to one another. I hope this little video helps.

Thanks for watching!

Intro --------------------------- 0:00
A stick with random lines ------- 0:10
Use uniform lines instead ------- 0:30
Adding numbers ------------------ 0:45
Remove the confusion ------------ 1:00
Half of an inch in context ------ 1:10
Quarter of an inch -------------- 1:20
Eighths of an inch -------------- 1:44
Sixteenths of an inch ----------- 2:08
How to determine if a line is a 1/2, 1/4, 1/8th , or 1/6th - 3:18

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This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results. Always think ahead. Every project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.

[dallantobler]

Everyone saying they feel dumb haha, but in reality it’s because when you look at so many lines at once (at least imo) it overwhelms your brain and makes it hard to realize how simple it actually is and a video like this just puts that into perspective.

[appalachianmountains]

I was embarrassed and thought I was the only one who didn't completely understand a tape measure.
I've never seen anyone explain something that seems difficult but made simple.
This has made my life so much easier.
As a woman living by myself; when something tears up, I have to figure out how to fix myself. This has helped me tremendously. Thank you so much.

[gb]

As a métric system user, I have to say that this the first time I have ever thoroughly understood how the imperial system works. Thank you !

[micky]

Mind blown away; its like I already knew how to do this! Just needed a better understanding so thank you!

[TrevorTurkington]

I teach construction and just did my lesson on measurement last week. This video will be going into my lesson planning going forward for sure. Great job!

[bennetttf]

Thanks so much! You filled in the missing pieces in my head about the lines. I'm so grateful for people like you willing to share your knowledge in a super easy way. I'm more confident now about my measurements. 😍

[TheReviewKing]

Dude I'm 32, and I finally understand! I was never tought in school. I guess I fell through the cracks. But I've been using a tape measurer for work daily but I never understood this. Thank you for making this my friend. 🎉

[ericafoster]

Ok so as someone with severe adhd and dyslexia this video was almost a stem because of how well you explained this! This video before this the guy was calling everyone idiots for not knowing how to read a tape measure it just bothered me bc I genuinely didn’t know how and was looking it up bc it was a job requirement that I applied for so I wanted to learn! Genuinely thank you ✊🏻❤️

[Neha-hjgn]

I was really struggling in my woodworking class with measurements but this video has helped me understand and make it easier, thank you.

[johnathanbishop]

I went to a job where they put glass in businesses and stuff like that, the guy ask me did I know how to read a tape measure, I lied and said yes, but now I know how to read 1, im just waiting on a call back while i study this vid and also i have a tape measure thanks alot guy

[Aydansmamma]

As a handy-gal who does a lot of home repairs myself, it always took me longer to complete a project because I didn't understand how to read a tape measurer. Thanks to your simple breakdown, especially the part at the end where you talked about the height of the lines. It connected the dots!! You made my day!!! I cannot thank you enough for posting this video!👩‍🔧 📏❤😁

[mwrbzuy]

I’ve been taught to read a tape several times but never had to consistently use one. Now I do, but forgot how again. This video is great. Never realized the simplicity of it. Thank you

[edupuertasfruns]

for the metric users, this is a must video to watch. Thanks

[dc]

Brilliant! Wish I would have discovered this YEARS ago. Thanks for making it easy to understand and remember!

[stephonstage]

OMG! Clear indication that some make things way more complicated than they should be. A toddler can understand this breakdown 🙏🏽

[bgmustang]

Just bought my 9 year old son his first take measure. He asked me to buy him one. So I said well then you have to know how to read it then. We just watched your video and he already understands. Now he's measuring everything in the house. Awesome job!

[JSart]

Why did my mind make this way more complicated than it needs to be! Haha thank you so much for this! Been needing to understand this for framing and now I feel more confident this will get easier with more practice :)

[kianalyons]

Praise God someone has finally gotten me to understand how in the world to know what's what with the tape measure. Especially since my new career is BIG on "can you read a tape measure?". Thank you so much for this segment; Awesome job!

[zknas]

Love you for this! It's something that my father, a 30-year construction guy, never took the effort to explain to me and typically just lost his shit whenever I asked.. Can't even tell you how excited I feel. You explained it so well. Thank you!

[babyfacefreebird]

Honestly, I don't believe anyone could break this down any better than you did!