How To Measure the Diameter Of Any Hose

[@johnvgig]

Word of caution. The end of a used hose is generally stretched, due to age and its proximity to the barb on the fitting. So, you may get a larger diameter than the actual hose. If the hose is damaged and you're definitely going to replace it, you can cut it away from the end and take a more accurate measurement. One can also insert drill bits until you get the correct size.

[@matthewwach7693]

Nice quick method. I'd recommend going to your local auto parts store and just pick up a caliper tool for ten bucks. They come in different sizes. Measures inner and outer diameter of anything from hoses to pipes to you name it.

[@AdamDiM1978]

sorry but wouldn't it be easier to just count the 8th's instead of the 16th's on a tape measure.. then you don't need any math.. the lines are 16ths, 8ths, 1/4s, and 1/2s, why do all that math for the tape measure / ruler tells you. ?

[@GMoney-B]

Yeah. I guess I’m missing something but I was thinking the same thing. Why complicate it and not just read it as it says. Either whatever sixteenths , or whatever eighths. I think I am just missing something though.

[@jkunz27]

Exactly, if you don't know how to read a tape measure, you probably shouldn't be doing any mechanical work in the first place! 😝

[@louvelandia7804]

I think he just trying to look smart, like man.. I’m teaching you something, just like he did with that poor store clerk

[@cesarrodriguez9597]

@Adam DiMaggio I've seen tapes with 64ths, 32ths etc. Also, a ruler will not be as accurate as a tape, unless you have a precision ruler.

[@stanleymorton2992]

just use a set of calipers?

[@DivineMisterAdVentures]

It's not dividing, it's reducing. 6/16 divided by 2 is 6/32. I didn't get my cheesecake.. :(

[@WhiteRaven___]

He meant 6/16 divided by 2 as in 6 divided by 2 as the top number and 16 divided by 2 as the bottom number, giving you 3/8

[@ozzstars_cars]

Good info to share. Keep in mind that the old hose will be stretched open and also may have swelled due to chemicals. It is always best to cut a few inches off the end and get the measurement that way for accuracy. Take care man -Glen

[@CarsNToys]

Good tip! Thank you. Appreciate it.

[@MrPanetela]

thanks, you're presentation is a tremendous help. in return, let me suggest the following; instead of metal tape, use a sewing tape, one that uses both imperial and metric. This in turn will satisfy the condition of getting a more accurate length. The sewing tape can better follow the bends of the hoses.

[@bFORCe2003]

This is why I hate the imperial system, metric is straight forward, no mucking around with fractions.

[@ucheucheuche]

I thought you were going to measure in millimeters mm, and be done. I can see why you had to do math here.

[@johnjacobjingle7177]

Didn't he say measure the inside diameter then he measured the outside??

[@price5560]

FR...

[@JoeSan-y5n]

Thank you so much bro that is very helpful! I'm telling you KZbin should provide a tip button on here gratuities then leave these helpful videos

[@AlwaysDiagnoseVehicleFirst]

I have a different tape measure from yours, can you upload another video breaking down how to measure the diameter of any hose using different tape measures, please? Im struggling to understand and comprehend how to measure the diameter of any hose.

[@aces541]

just use metric......

[@TravisInCanada1]

Get some calipers you savages! LOL!

[@cesarrodriguez9597]

@Travis in Canada And have to convert decimals to fractions afterwards.

[@the92hoe]

Or just spend $10 at harbor freight and get a caliper

[@hpflax9488]

Why aren't we ever taught this in our home by our parents

[@louvelandia7804]

The story of how you shamed the auto parts store person was not necessary. Thank you for the rest of the video.

[@mercury0214]

He didn’t really at all you marshmallow

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Plz don't forget the rest of the world who measure in metric....! Thank you.

[@harrisonbrand8985]

keep in mind! you’re not really dividing by the whole fraction by two but simplifying the fraction - factoring 2 out of both the numerator (6) and denominator (16) which gives you 3 over 8. if you were dividing the whole thing by two you’d get 6 over 32.

[@justinchapman6383]

Thanks so much I was so confused. I'm a idiot

[@RyanOlsen]

Great job explaining. Pausing with the measurement lines and fractions was very helpful. Thank you for posting this.

[@EduardoRivera-kr1mx]

That was so informative... I was one of those who did not know how to get those hose measurements.. One of my cars needs a vacuum hose that has now been discontinued andso if I want to replace it, I have to do it on my own. Such a small thing, but it's a big help... Thanks

[@CarsNToys]

Very cool! Glad to help.

[@seanwhalen2838]

Count the spaces. 😂

[@roozbehfarhadi9993]

Why Americans love to make things over complicated?!?!

[@Zedinator593]

Parts guy has no idea 🤷🏼‍♂️ I only work here

[@rodrigovalencia2764]

Awesome video 🤩🤩🤩 Very helpful and thank you for sharing 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@89Epro]

Thank youz

[@kwamesrolledankle1925]

How do I even put that in a calculator? Lol 😂 and where did 2 come from ?

[@robertogomez8100]

Very useful information specially for us use to take mesurements in the metric system.

[@wobblysauce]

I know, but doing fractions in Metric for fun.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

You don't have to measure in imperial, you can do it in metric as well. Only if you live in the US or the UK. The majority of the world uses metric and Physics and Engineering is so easy with metric.

[@rusirurasan6268]

Can the diameter of a rubber tube be measured by vernier caliper?its cant right???

[@Greenhelix5]

Thank alot my guy!! I just pulled out a hose off my car and this will help.

[@TheNanaweaver]

I Am 70 yr old women I needed this

[@thelert]

Thanks, just now replacing some hoses and I wasn't sure the best way.

[@dpalace53]

Thank you.

[@sampsonwiafe7880]

Do

[@eljusticieroop1587]

Thank u

[@simlowsb]

Is that the same for garden hose diameter measurement too, only measure the inner diameter?

[@jimbola77]

Awesome thank you for sharing good stuff to know!!!!.

[@di6245]

oh man I suck at math lol

[@ninjasalsa3152]

Very helpful thank you

[@lexiemaep7930]

You are a life saver!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@luisgonzalez2024.]

M A E S T R O !

[@bigstep9276]

Wow who's disliking this video!

[@Ragingmarmot]

Probably people who do carpentry and are wondering, "Do I really need to calculate what 8/16 is? Why can't I just see 1/2 inch on the tape. This guy's math is blowing my mind. Wow.

[@nonyabusiness7153]

Thanks!