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What is an Engineer's Tape Measure
The reason for the tenths of a foot is for measuring out and squaring up string lines used to mark the foundations and footings for buildings. You can calculate the diagonal for checking how square the building or footing might be and read it out directly on the tape measure. This can save time and brain power.
Why do Engineer's measure in tenths
I have been using Tape Measures for over 25 years and I don’t think that I have ever come across a an Engineering Tape Measure. In my research, I found that an Engineer’s Tape Measure has the feet divided into tenths and not inches. As you can see on the image below you have 10 equaly distanced marks between the ft marks. With the factors of 10 this type of tape measure one foot can be mulitplied without first converting the values to another unit.
Engineer Scale Tape Measures
Lufkin Engineers Tape
P1000 Series cases are made of tough ABS plastic, modified for increased strength and impact resistance. Every blade is protected with a clear-coat that exceeds ASTM standards for abrasion and corrosion resistance.
Stanley Engineers Tape Measure
The STANLEY® 12 ft. Powerlock® Tape Measure has a die-cast metal case that holds its own against tough handling. Its special Tru-Zero hook does double-duty as a pivot for drawing circles and arcs.
Milwaukee Engineers Tape Measure
Engineer Scale has up to 12′ of reach. These tapes are equipped with wear resistant nylon blade protection and an impact-resistant 5-point reinforced frame to withstand the jobsite. An integrated stamped steel belt clip allows you to easily carry the tape measure with you around the jobsite.
Keson Engineers Tape Measure
Keson 25 ft Engineers’ Measuring Tape w/ High Visibility Ultra Bright Blade (25′ x 1″)
Folding Engineers Tape Measure
Stabila 80015 Folding Ruler – Engineers Scale
Lufkin X46SLN Wood Rule, 6′ Brass Ext, Black , Brown
Engineers Tape Measure Lufkin 100'
Below are the different types of Lufkin 100 foot Engineer’s Tape Measures
Engineers Tape Measure and Standard Tape Measure Differences
As you can see in the images above that the Standard Tape Measure shows each foot in 12 inch increments and the Engineers Tape Measure shows each foot as a 10th.
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