Reading a tape

Every line on a tape measure, what the fractions mean, and how to read feet and inches.

Guides

2 published · 3 planned
  • Feet and inches on a tape measurePlanned guide
  • Inch fractions as decimalsPlanned guide
  • Stud marks and black diamondsPlanned guide

Free tool for this

Free tool · works in your browser

Tape reader

Tap any line on a tape and see what it reads.
With your iPhone

Let your camera read it.

Point your iPhone at each end. Tapepal shows the length in feet and inches, with fractions.

Download on the App Store
Tapepal measuring a painting 59⅞ in wide with the iPhone camera

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