How to Read a Standard Tape Measure - The way I learned

Reading a tape measure can be complicated, in this video Ill explain how I learned to use the tape measure.

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[jewdd]

No lie, the best explanation I’ve heard for reading a tape measure! I’ll never forget or misjudge a /16” measure again!!! Thank you so much, can you explain angles and how to make them?!

[lorrainepinto]

I am starting my passion for diy furniture at 42 thank you for

[MrKfq]

Thanks dude. Im 52 and struggled with this my whole life. I knew 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1. Only now is it much more clear. Thanks again.

[sgemini]

Start a new job tomorrow at hortons emergency ambulance, I've always been able to read a tape just not as quick . A piece of paper, pencil and repeating how you said it in your video continuous times HELPS A TON !!! 5 minutes is all it took! Thanks bro knowledge is power and knowing is half the battle!!

[daneberhardt]

Bro . . . _legit_ 💯 THE BEST explanation I've ever heard ! Awesome job! 👏🏻I'm 48 and knew the basics but the way you broke down the 16ths was 🔥! Thx!

[blackceazar]

Wow ! you're the first to break it down like that, in which definitely simplified measurements to me. Thanks a million! !

[MilesCastillo]

Clear, simple, and easy to pick up. Finally a video that wrapped my head around the measuring tape. Thank you glen!

[DatKid]

about to start a job at a metal fabricator.. this saved my life. you sir deserve a Nobel peace prize

[crowhaven]

Love your channel. I have spent 50+ years trying to teach coworkers how to read a tape. This is exactly how I TRY to teach them. Some will never learn, and some don't want to. Anyway, glad I found your channel. Interesting hacks and tips.

[axelperez]

I didn't lose my job because of you, thank G

[beautifullycreated]

That's cool you just showed we a very easy way to read a tape measure stress free🥰 thanks.

[waynesteadman]

Glenn! Thank you so much. you've broken this down to it simplest form. It is the best video I've seen on how to read a ruler. I teach stagecraft middle school students. Your explanation demonstrates a visual and practical application with what they are being taught in their math classes. Thank you very much.

[Ifeanyi]

Well simplified and not too fast in explanation. Thanks

[marcoweinreich]

Thank you.
As a German who uses the metric system, I have finally understood what your Americans always use for strange subdivisions.
For those who still haven't understood, use the metric system!

[wheretherunsapptarantola]

helped me a lot thank you very much, few people tried to explain it to me but it made the most sense when you explained it, have a great day!

[hizoHH]

I no longer feel like an idiot, thank you for this video!

[xscorpionx]

wow this was very helpful for me, hate reading a measurement but now after seeing your video i feel comfortable reading one

[dizzyju]

63 yrs old first time anyone had made it so easy for me xxx lol

[nicknalpatian]

*Brilliant ...Well done I know how to read a tape measure, your break down will help a lot of young people starting to use tools to do there job, and the tap measure is used in many fields.
*Clever You Are!...Millions of useless videos on YouTube, now yours Top Shelve my friend, this is what its all about....Good Job.

[zachthompson]

Very well done and you made it very easy to understand. Hats off to you sir