Beginner's Guide: How to Read a Metric Tape Measure Step-by-Step

How do you read a METRIC Tape Measure? Watch this video. I show you what the different lines on a metric tape measure are for and how to read them. You can use your tape measure like a pro in no time.

Welcome to our beginner-friendly guide on how to read a metric tape measure! If you're new to DIY projects or have little experience with tape measures, this video is perfect for you. We will walk you through the process of understanding and interpreting the markings on a metric tape measure, empowering you to measure with confidence.

In this video, we will break down the various components of a metric tape measure in a beginner-friendly manner. We understand that reading a tape measure can be intimidating, but fear not! Our step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the process, ensuring that you grasp each concept easily.

We will introduce you to the main millimeter markings on the tape measure. You'll learn how to identify these lines and understand their significance in measuring length, width, and height. With practice, you can make accurate measurements for your DIY projects.

Throughout the video, we will explain the purpose of the smaller centimeter and millimeter divisions, which will help you achieve even more precise measurements. By understanding these divisions, you'll be able to measure with greater accuracy and avoid common mistakes.

But reading a metric tape measure involves more than just lines and numbers. We will also discuss the various symbols and indicators that you may encounter on a tape measure. From the end hook to the imperial/metric conversion tables, we'll cover all the essential information you need to know.
Table of Contents:

00:00 - Start
00:51 - 100 cm
01:07 - mm on a tape measure
01:41 - Measuring in metric
02:22 - A centimeter is 100th of a Meter
02:44 - click-start
03:12 - Why is my tape measure hook loose?

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[rowenarrow]

Thank you. I am in my 40s and never knew how to read these things properly. That all changed with this video

[CrazyCranker]

Thank you for the refresher. As an American living in Japan there are situations where I have to measure using metric. This is the best tutorial quick to the point on You Tube. :)

[Recycledhero]

I wish I had teachers like you growing up. Simple, well spoken, and easy to follow. Thank you for this! :D

[OnGod]

I'm Canadian and I was never taught this and I've never had to use it and I'm 40 years old thanks for the video my man

[CH-rnbk]

man thank you for such a brreak down. starting a new job soon needed a refresher THANK YOU!

[julietokereke]

I love this video, because I have benefited a lot as a fresher.
I can now measure cm, m and mm correctly. You are a genius!

[TORAH-]

i am a 53 yr old american. And i have never used metric measurements. however I want to learn because I want to build a house to retire in using only the metric system. and this video cleared up a lot for me. Thank you. Now I have to go online and buy a metric tape since my box store here in the US does not sell metric tape measures.

[AprendaInglescomigo]

Now that’s what I call a great video thanks a lot. Very insightful and informative.

[pally]

Sweet video, glad someone can explain it simply and calming. Gotta send this to the little broski so he can learn this as well. Thank you much sir.

[garywheeley]

Uk 🇬🇧 we've used metric in construction for 40 plus years all we use is metres and millimetres we dont use centimeters just complicates things so 7643 means 7 metres and 643 millimetres not 7 metres 64 centimeters and 3 millimetres 🤔

[timhofstetter]

SAE (inch) measuring tapes are also metric. By definition. They're just fractional instead of decimal.

All measuring devices are metric by definition.

[jerry-strc]

As an American carpenter I prefer ours. When you are in GO mode I prefer less lines. We normally just use eighth, quarter, half and three quarters. If it's a 16th we just say an eighth "fat". Or slightly less than a eighth we say "take the line"

[julienvandenbroeck]

Metrisch is gewoon het beste, ik werkte voor een Amerikaanse firma zij zijn overgeschakeld naar metrisch volg hun voorbeeld.

[folop]

both metric and imperial work, one is just easier. good video.

[Redawesomeoby]

I just gave up on imperial tape measures in general and all the fractions.

[tomantino]

How to read "mm" to "fractional inches"??

[bevturquoise]

You teach well, thank you but I still do not understand why the metal piece moves at all. Thanks.

[adzijderlaan]

It is like the dollar. Cent means 1/100 so 100 cent is a dollar, 100 centimeter is a meter 10k dollar is 10, 000 dollar 10 km is 10 kilometer is 10, 000 meter. By the way I like to mention Simon Stevin for using (inventing) the decimal. See wikipedia.

[KalinAllen]

What kind of metric measuring tape are you using?

[akaredcrossbow]

For me, imperial is much easier than this.
Maybe one day I will figure out how to read a metric tape.