Tape reader
Tap any line on this tape to see what it reads, as a fraction and as a decimal inch.
3 5/8in · 3.625 in
Eighth-inch line · the 10th line after 3″
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How to use it
- 1Find the inch number before your mark.
- 2Tap the line your edge sits on.
- 3Read the fraction, or jump to a common one.
This page, or the app?
| This page | Tapepal on iPhone | |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | You find the line | It reads the number for you |
| Units | Fractions of an inch | Inches, or feet and inches |
| Long lengths | Pull the tape out | Aim at each end |
Questions
Why are some lines longer?
The longer the line, the bigger the fraction: inch, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, then 1/16.
What is 5/8 on a tape?
The 10th line after the inch: 0.625 in, a little more than half an inch.
What is the smallest mark on a tape?
On most tapes, 1/16 in: the shortest line. This reader goes down to 1/16 too.
