Read Tape Measures Like a Pro
The foundation of every trade
• Smallest mark: 1/16 inch (16 marks per inch)
• 1/8 inch: Every 2nd small mark (8 per inch)
• 1/4 inch: Every 4th small mark (4 per inch)
• 1/2 inch: The longest mark between inches
• Pro tip: 12 inches = 1 foot. 3 feet = 1 yard. 16 inches = standard stud spacing.