How to read a tape measure

There are thousands of videos on KZbin on how to read a tape measure. This is one of them.

[@wes2118]

The whole reason people don't know how to read a tape measure is because people don't show them how. Simple as that dude. Thanks for your video.

[@ryansoloniewicz7004]

Exactly!

[@Ryan-re1rs]

Johnny One... I also think people feel dumb if they ask how to read one, like people are born with the knowledge of everything. I know I felt stupid asking someone and I have seen a lot of tradesmen kinda guess now and then while reading a tape. Also doing the math of adding or subtracting measurements. I won't lie, I buy a metric tape for easy use of millimeters. 20 plus 7 is 27, While 3/4 plus 5/16ths isn't as easy to quickly add. Lol..

[@omarcruz7995]

Numbers are not for me I'm a very smart person but in numbers not, not only numbers make a person smart because I learn fast.

[@omarcruz7995]

Now I need to know these simples steps and make my life easier 😂😅

[@walkerdonalda]

There are two types of countries. Those that use the metric system and those that have put a man on the moon. And have consecutive world war wins.

[@KDD8]

I'm studying architecture and no one has ever explained to me how to use a tape measure. This is such a well done video! Keep up the great work Chris.

[@1978carpenter]

Thanks! Happy to help!

[@rowiepaguiligan6565]

Thank you thank you so much, I'm just a kid cause I'm helping my dad cutting wood and he is so proud of me thank u so much u just earned a like

[@devinbird2571]

that's awesome. hopefully the video will help me get good at it too

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

I don't know you, but I'm kind of proud of you, too.

[@dlamb2840]

Thank you so much for posting this upload. I’m from Scotland and was brought up on the metric system. Never used imperial and kind of never needed to either. Getting into woodworking and imperial is everywhere, so wanted to understand it. You’re description and simple explanation was just superb. Very very easy to understand when someone like yourself explains the system as clearly as you did. Thanks again.

[@christopherharry7597]

this guy can be a excellent teacher

[@earthishome1866]

An Excellent...

[@vees555]

i second that....

[@NocturnalJag]

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[@bedelldillon]

Thank you. Had to learn this as step one to working at a metal factory. My grandfather is happy.

[@samuelbanfield4937]

dude thanks so much for making this! i am a graphic designer and I have struggled with visual spatial shit my whole life.

[@eduardoherrera796]

I worked with sheetrock for a while but a decided to leave because I had problems with the tape.I bought one with numbers written down and now I work in a steel workshop and measuring is needed.With the tape and the video it helps a lot.Awesome video.

[@SKiM0510]

Thanks for the time you have taken with this. I'm Canadian, so I grew up using metric until my late teens when I started seeing the SI form used in the trades more. It took awhile to get used to for sure. And I still stumble from time to time

[@1978carpenter]

Do worry, man, I still stumble every now and again. I do love the metric system, but unfortunately, I don't see it taking over the US anytime soon. Everything based 10, what could be easier? Thanks for watching!

[@lupegonzalez6264]

Wow. My brother likes me to help him out on projects and I always get stuck when it comes to measuring. I think I kinda got it. Thanks 😊 a lot. Being a girl, we must learn a lit’l of everything. Thanks.

[@nickwatt9542]

Hey thanks I'm in grade 11 construction class, when I would of been in grade 12 con if I took it the year before but I didn't. Although I had troubles integrating into the new environment I really liked the atmosphere that the con room gave me. The only bad part was the measurements. I didn't understand them for I am Canadian and this is the only place I've saw us use inches to measure things. So this video really helped me out! Thanks man:D

[@1970Spencer]

I needed this refreshers course on reading the various tape measures, sometime we forget and I've told my stepson to utilize KZbin for help when you may not know something. I appreciate your time and effort to reeducation.

[@IBelievegetready]

This really helped me started working at a woodshop thank you. And also thank you for your service as well

[@kevinbenedict5443]

I had nephew working with me some years ago. He couldn't read a tape. After struggling with measurement translation all morning and trying to explain it to him I finally said to him: Ok so you don't sell 2 eighths, you sell quarter bag. And you don't sell 6 eighths, you sell 3/4 of an ounce. It hit him like a bolt of lightning and he never had a problem again.....lol..

[@21thTek]

you have the courage to explain something "simple" thats useful for everybody, respects !

[@officialjrduncanpage]

Thanks a lot, this is really helping me with my new job I just started dealing with PVC pipes and fittings.

[@1978carpenter]

Awesome! Glad to help man!

[@patbrouillard3227]

Simple idea but well made video. Watching it with my son because you explained it so well.

[@chitownh7092]

Thanks bro wtf I thought I was dumb till you broke it down properly

[@nancysantos2800]

First of all, thank you for your service! God bless you! Absolutely loved this tutorial! Very well explained. I don’t do wood work, but I’m a self taught crocheter and sewer and there’s a lot of measuring involved. I have never been good at math nd fraction, well say the least! Lol!!!! This has truly helped me to understand a tape measure so much better and see it with new eyes! I’m so happy!

[@curtisstapleton7167]

I luv how you said ." For instructional purposes only " brings back my boot camp memories. ..Semper fi

[@MrGood5ive]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. I’m just started doing light construction as a helper.

[@ericamannebach2731]

Way to go Chris your video is the 2nd one to come up on the search bar! see you at work man!

[@1978carpenter]

+Erica Mannebach Cool! That makes my day!

[@mikeoli1215]

Well for those of use who couldnt read a tape measure. I had a hard time paying attention in school, i went to a bad school where other kids couldnt learn and pay attention because there were always other kids who wanted to be a distraction to others in the classroom and act like clowns and it robbed be of alot through my younger school years. Sadly yes im 26 and didnt know how to read a tape measure till now, i coudl tell what a half inch and an inch was but as far as 16tha and 8ths nope lol. But I really appreciate you posting this and now i know it sounds easy. I feel I could really apply this teaching that i was robbed of a long time ago.

[@dennisbrown4524]

Man up wimp. You were right there disrupting also.

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

Now, just do a KZbin search on how to learn correct English grammar, and you'll be all set to master the world. I'm sure there were people in your class who suffered the BS of their classmates and made it through to the other side without having to blame others for their adequateness. I know I did.

[@amaryllistorres3337]

This was so helpful! I just got a job selling customs frames and I needed a refresher on measuring tapes. Except for the odd project here and there, I haven't been around them much.

[@mallorymartino6921]

Amaryllis Torres u work at Michaels? cuz I do and just got trained in our frame shop. haven't looked at a tap measure in years. lol..sad I know. just need a refresher on this as well.

[@jessicadeall9259]

Thanks for this video and, more so, thank you for your service! You're a wonderful teacher 😀

[@recoveringrena1357]

I appreciate this video. I do jewelry and I'm not great at reading one. Helped tons

[@UltraAssassin25]

I thank you so much I really need a refresher on math it's been years since I bothered with it it's always annoyed and confused me ... I think that's why I stepped away but it's nice to learn proper *liked and subbed*

[@chm1701]

Being from the UK, I was never shown the Imperial system, so now I’ve become a woodworker, it’s nice to try and learn this… and now I know. Thanks a lot. Oh, and 1 million other people thank you too 👍

[@ibandenava4710]

Shout out from California . Thanks for helping me not get fired 🔥🔥🔥 I was confused on the 16 n 8 n 32

[@caribaez5711]

Sir, your teaching got clear to understand. Thank you!

[@davidalvarado2693]

thank yoy so much you helped me and i just started working in construction and also thank you for serving

[@nickj6275]

Dang you made this so much easier then a co worker yelling at me calling me dumb because I didn’t know How to read a tape measure it was never my thing I was into mechanic work before I got into the construction business I sit down everyday and pull out a random line and try to remember

[@sdp923]

Thank you for taking the time to post this video up. Greatly appreciate it..

[@magoghair]

Thanks!! I've always sucked at measuring, this totally helps

[@kainews7376]

Your the Best omg you just helped a 37 year old business owner I felt stupid so I never said no I don’t understand. I just acted this showed me everything .

[@1978carpenter]

Happy to help!

[@terrencecalnimptewa7500]

Thank you very much, for helping me understand the measuring tape readings.

[@1978carpenter]

Terrence Calnimptewa You bet! Glad to help!

[@cooner69]

This is very helpful for me from other country… Thank you!

[@marcyftuifatu3025]

man you are right!!!! i don't know how to count the tapes... i was laughing when you said there are some guys out there that dont know how to count tapes... well im one of them!!

[@Michael94]

Starting a new career tomorrow as an Hvac tech. And I don’t know a damn thing about tools Or a tape measure lol. But I want to learn and and this video helped out a lot. Thanks

[@1978carpenter]

You bet dude. Good luck.

[@Christpher916]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. It truly helped me out a bunch 🤙✌💚💚

[@_stef1458]

Thanks for your help man. You explained it great !

[@PlacidDirge]

Thanks to the explanation, I was a tad confused when trying to measure something.

[@Engineersupply]

Very nice video. Good work! Its surprising how many people don't know how to read a tape measure!

[@davidb.fishburn9338]

I think that the one reason why many don't understand fractions is because they use pie charts in the schools to teach fractions. The problem with pie charts is that they don't represent real life examples such as the tape measure or the measuring cup that is used in cooking. The way the measurement breakdown was explained makes it easy to understand and makes the units clearer to see. Thank you for making and posting this video.

[@iamenvymetoo]

Thanks for explaining this in such a concise way and not making me feel like an idiot for not knowing it.

[@R_Arizona]

Thanks and thank you for your service.

[@angleabrady9743]

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[@thefirstborncappy]

im from the philippines and we normally use the metric system except in woodwork. im kinda embarassed that i always have a hard time reading fractions and inches. this is a great video to help me understand it more.

[@TankoYanko]

Thanks to this video my co workers can now read a tape measurement properly.

[@1978carpenter]

Happy to help!

[@Manhua.Addict.Reader]

Thanks, i was so afraid to ask someone to teach me haha, been studying engineering but i haven't learn this. :D

[@hazratomar7339]

indeed i learned a lot from this video cuz i am from Afghaistan and we use a metric there but whenever i came to usa and become welder so its so difficult to me that how to use tape measure but thanks you so much from your video .its help a lots and hope keep it and describe it more to us

[@michaelskinner8451]

Haa!....and you can't even SPELL Afghanistan properly????...you have issues beyond math....wow!!!!

[@donaldcomic4091]

This is a solid video man, Thanks a bunch!

[@MoiDj22]

Thank you for taking your time and upload such a great knowledge, i was ashamed, I really never had anyone to teach me this, but now i'm not ashamed anymore!!! Thanks a lot.

[@1978carpenter]

+MoiDj22 You bet! Always glad to help!

[@SgtKickAzzYT]

HOOOOORA!!!! I appreciate your service for all us AMERICANS I don't always agree with what the government goes to War for nevertheless I still always support our troops! Dude, now that we got all that out of the way! You helped me so much, I've been watching Soo many videos before work I am in an apprenticeship right now & was HORRIBLE AT MATH IN SCHOOL The only reason why I graduated high school, was mainly due to my self drive to complete something that has already been started an that I was on an IEP for math. So the fact you really got through to me and also that I truly understood it! Thank you much Kudos mate!

[@Dineskii]

Watched your tape measure math because got embarrassed at my jobsite today lol. Told me to give 1/4” play from my measurement and i was dumbfounded. Just joined the Union and I’m definitely getting toyed around with as an apprentice. Just trying to do my best & learn but its hard when nobody does and just gives me slander for not knowing.

[@davidarroyo7580]

Thank you for providing people with this video!

[@ZimmMr]

Thanks I'm from a place that uses the metric system, so thank you for teaching the "American system".

[@lucerofranco6313]

Hello first time watching your videos but I can’t thank you enough you made it so easy to understand and your video helped me landing a job. Thank you

[@FREDSTER720]

I didn't think I'd learn but I did....thanks really appreciate it

[@crusadercrazy2010]

People have tried so hard to teach me and I never really could catch on but this made it a bit easier to understand. Thank you will you please do another video on tape measure reading?

[@piratefueljim]

Thank you so much for your video I was looking for a good video to explain to my son as we're doing a project together. I'm a fellow Marine as well

[@kingdq711]

You sir, are very awesome. Appreciate you and your videos, helps out alot. Thanks again.

[@marvenalarcone4003]

Thanks for the video. Very well explained.👏

[@heddybaby1000]

1371 RAAAH! 🔥🔥💪 Thanks for the lesson. Nothing like a good refresher.

[@jeannisenombre2091]

Thanks a lot, you explained it very well

[@jerlin104]

This hear just got me raise lol Best explanation! Thanks dude

[@iendoftime8781]

You are a great teacher thanks!!!

[@MsDiRyan]

Wow, ur a great teacher... My brain is compromised due to chronic ailments n meds. I aim to keep this video! Thank u! I've always had math issues. Now I can attempt making cards with correct measurements. 😊

[@SeriousSchitt]

Diana Ryan No wonder you're confused, go METRIC... That's the biggest lesson of the lot!

[@isaaccalvinndolelire9164]

Thank you sir, I needed this, am in Carpentry college program and still learning how to use a tape measure

[@1978carpenter]

Groovy. It takes time and practice.

[@veduece]

Thanks man that help out alot.I know fractions but that broke it down for me so I could understand a lot better.

[@aqilal1918]

Thank you bro for this video this video actually it made it much easier for me to show my son how to use a tape Measure again thank you.

[@TatzzmTatzz]

Hey thanks so much I really appreciate yr video, cause iam one of those guys that was proud enough to ask for help so I get it now you should be a Teacher

[@Brad-gj8yj]

awesome tutorial, helped me get my job...thanks man!!

[@1978carpenter]

Glad to hear! Congrats! Glad to help!

[@adamtabor469]

Thinks for the video, needed a review sometimes we all need a refresher.

[@1978carpenter]

+Adam Tabor Glad to help!

[@thatsfire4693]

thanks i had so much trouble learning this

[@butteryspit8024]

THANKS A LOT, YOUVE HELPED ME A BUNCH❗️💞

[@programmedi5498]

thank you so much , I actually learned how to read it by watching your video.

[@ginnalhouvum6774]

So cleared sir, thanks for the video

[@semco72057]

That is an interesting video and one thing I did know, but was glad to see done again for those who don't know.

[@1978carpenter]

Thanks for watching!

[@ROSALINDAPEREZ1]

Great info, easy to understand, thanks for sharing .

[@distortiontildeafness]

well done, i actually wasnt too bad with fractions but what threw me off was nominator on the tape measure scale more than the denominator

[@devonstultz4529]

Thanks for dumbing it down I needed that I always hated fractions too

[@JUDGExNOCTURNAL]

Good video. Don't forget about there is only 1 rule in reading a tape measure. Odd on Top and Even on Bottom. If you come up with a even number on top reduce both numbers by half until the top is odd and the bottom is even.

[@alexvasquez454]

Fue uno de los mejores ejemplos que he visto thanks for the video me sirvió de mucho blessings 🙏🏻✌️

[@fredcondello5268]

Good work, it always nice to see people taking the time teach others. I would just like to point out that you shouldn't let your tape measure slam home, as this knocks the calibration off and you won't get precise measurements. Cheers and keep up the good work!

[@roxydog2004]

No two Tape measures have the same precise read !

[@juanperez-xd8qv]

Great video whatching it and will subscribe all the way out from Mexico City.

[@willykanos1044]

I notice you are left-handed. That works well for you because tape measures in America are made for left-handed people. When you hold the pencil in your left hand and the tape in your right hand the numbers are right-side-up. A right handed person will find if he holds the pencil in his right hand and the tape in his left the numbers will be upside-down. Perhaps that is a reason why so many right-handed people have trouble with tape measures. Also, it would be helpful if manufacturers offered tape measures in either right- or left- handed models.

[@BradsWorkbench]

willy kanos what?????? Lol

[@kylezeigler5116]

If only they made left handed hammers and screwdrivers too😢

[@REVerbtalk]

Say WHAT!? LMAO In THE WHOLE WORLD, the tape measures have lines on both sides. You must be referring to those tape measures than actually have the 1/8, 1/4, etc on the tape. That don't determine "left handed" . I surely hope you have the maximum insurance you can get after you typed that.

[@curtisstapleton7167]

That's why I use left handed pencils ✏

[@amirhussain1449]

Nice one thanks s lot if people don't know this.keep up the good work

[@lisasnails4210]

Thank u so much this was helpful af ❤️❤️❤️

[@1978carpenter]

Happy to help!

[@robwilliamson6181]

Great tutorial really helped me thanks alot

[@rachealmartin1806]

Thank u for ur service and was helpfully

[@luissantiago9905]

Thanks for the video. Strength Camp ✊🏽.

[@XxX_Odin_XxX]

This really helped me. 👍

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Great video Get used to decimal equivalents of fractions . 1/8 = .125 1 divided by 8 = .125 7/8th is 7 divided by 8 = .875 Divide the numerator by the denominator in a fraction . The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction . 4 is the denominator of 3/4 . 3 divided by 4 = .750 I have a board 12 inches and 1/8 inches long and have a board 9 inches and 3/4 long . 12 inches + (the fraction) 1 divided by 8 = 12.125 My other board is 9 inches and 3/4 long = 9 inches + 3/4 (3 divided by 4) = 9.750 The length of both boards added together is -> 12.125 + 9.750 = 21.875 21.875 = 21 7/8 7 divided by 8 = . 875 1/16 of an inch is -> 1 divided by 16 = .0625 13/16 of an inch is -> 13 divided by 16 = .812

[@TheBro12555]

SAR TRACKING Dude this is a terrific explanation. Can’t thank you enough for taking your time to type this out. 100% grateful. Thank you.

[@Gogofam123]

Or you can just measure the thing with metric . 210 cm - 2.1 meters ; 110cm- 1.1 meters ; 10 mm - 1cm - 0.1dm - 0.01meters

[@leefamily9361]

Bro. You made this so simple for me

[@ExcuseMyFr3nch]

Do you know you was writing with both hands, now that's talent lol

[@roseclark9429]

Omg you just helped me a lot with welding

[@506PeaceWalker]

Coming from the metric world, its always a bother to get stuff in imperial when I arrive at the US. A very useful video, now if i can find one about those bloody oz that'd be great, Imperial is quite complicated

[@jitendrashelar4123]

Incredible Work Sir...I must Thank You,,Because of you I am Able to understand this Tape measuring processing...God Bless You Sir...Keep Up the Good Work ,,,,Once Again Thank You Very Much,,,,,

[@1978carpenter]

Jitendra Shelar Glad I could help!

[@gregwilson7176]

I'm beginning my 2nd year of welding I know a lil how to read a tap measure but I need to learn more lmao