How to Read a Standard Tape Measure - The way I learned

Reading a tape measure can be complicated, in this video Ill explain how I learned to use the tape measure.
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[@jewdd1989]

No lie, the best explanation I’ve heard for reading a tape measure! I’ll never forget or misjudge a /16” measure again!!! Thank you so much, can you explain angles and how to make them?!

[@lorrainepinto690]

I am starting my passion for diy furniture at 42 thank you for helping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@blackceazar1]

Wow ! you're the first to break it down like that, in which definitely simplified measurements to me. Thanks a million! !

[@DIYCreators]

+Edison Norman Thanks man

[@MilesCastillo23]

Clear, simple, and easy to pick up. Finally a video that wrapped my head around the measuring tape. Thank you glen!

[@daneberhardt8658]

Bro . . . _legit_ 💯 THE BEST explanation I've ever heard ! Awesome job! 👏🏻I'm 48 and knew the basics but the way you broke down the 16ths was 🔥! Thx!

[@80sgemini30]

Start a new job tomorrow at hortons emergency ambulance , I've always been able to read a tape just not as quick . A piece of paper, pencil and repeating how you said it in your video continuous times HELPS A TON !!! 5 minutes is all it took! Thanks bro knowledge is power and knowing is half the battle!!

[@MrKfq269]

Thanks dude. Im 52 and struggled with this my whole life. I knew 1/8, 1/4,1/2,3/4 and 1. Only now is it much more clear. Thanks again.

[@daneberhardt8658]

Same here!

[@wheretherunsapptarantola3959]

helped me a lot thank you very much, few people tried to explain it to me but it made the most sense when you explained it, have a great day!

[@waynesteadman5731]

Glenn! Thank you so much. you've broken this down to it simplest form. It is the best video I've seen on how to read a ruler. I teach stagecraft middle school students. Your explanation demonstrates a visual and practical application with what they are being taught in their math classes. Thank you very much.

[@DavidBishopinc]

All kids these days should see this.

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+David Bishop Thanks

[@UDoIt2]

+David Bishop I agree!

[@tarickman]

I know my kids will be watching it when I get home tonight!

[@crowhaven200]

Love your channel. I have spent 50+ years trying to teach coworkers how to read a tape. This is exactly how I TRY to teach them. Some will never learn, and some don't want to. Anyway, glad I found your channel. Interesting hacks and tips.

[@zachthompson7849]

Very well done and you made it very easy to understand. Hats off to you sir

[@marcoweinreich3852]

Thank you. As a German who uses the metric system, I have finally understood what your Americans always use for strange subdivisions. For those who still haven't understood, use the metric system!

[@DatKid281]

about to start a job at a metal fabricator.. this saved my life. you sir deserve a Nobel peace prize

[@Ifeanyi736]

Well simplified and not too fast in explanation. Thanks

[@bfmichurchministries7736]

I love the way you're doing this thank you again

[@apocalypsex2910]

Thanks man need this knowledge for my new job ima be starting soon really appreciate it 👍🏾

[@4thedoubleu]

Very clear and easy ! GJ!

[@raynechantel2738]

This is exactly how I do it also. Good clear instruction. Nice job.

[@speedycerviche3653]

Thank you just got a new job and I needed to know how to do this stuff and now I finally do THANK YOU!

[@Kenisalive-sp4nw]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much!!

[@daltonvickers7977]

Great way to explain it. Thanks

[@kaciegwinn4873]

that was very helpful that kinda helped me out including I have to learn how to read one before Christmas break I hope I pull through I even wrote what u wrote out on a piece of paper thanks

[@adolaniereed578]

Thx it help me out a lot.. Glad I found your channel I am a new subscriber

[@xscorpionx77]

wow this was very helpful for me, hate reading a measurement but now after seeing your video i feel comfortable reading one

[@slikballa]

new sub here just wanted to let you know your vids are awesome cant wait to watch more

[@asmitaagrawal_20]

This is a really amazing way ... thank you so much for this video😊 It helped me understand about how to read the measuring tape in a very easy way...😁😁

[@theredbaron20]

This video helped a lot man.

[@nicknalpatian7167]

*Brilliant ...Well done I know how to read a tape measure, your break down will help a lot of young people starting to use tools to do there job, and the tap measure is used in many fields. *Clever You Are!...Millions of useless videos on KZbin, now yours Top Shelve my friend, this is what its all about....Good Job.

[@cubbz5]

Man this way helped me so much thanks

[@nicholaspap7197]

This was very helpful ty man

[@ianbaard7459]

Awesome simplicity : Good on ya : I Have not used these measurements since 1965, when we converted to metric in Africa. Now i have to Learn this LOL`!!! Appreciated this

[@johnnysanders1828]

Thanks awesome video learned alot.

[@TruthSeekerAi]

great demo well done great teaching 1 luv A.i NYC

[@738polarbear]

That was a good explanation.

[@GrlzRg00d2]

wow helped me a lot, subbed thanks

[@drewgreenlaw9877]

Nicely done!

[@KIMMIEnFLORIDA]

Superb tutorial!

[@beautifullycreated1969]

That's cool you just showed we a very easy way to read a tape measure stress free🥰 thanks.

[@itsgibby7274]

thanks man, this really helps

[@brianmcdonnell6519]

Brilliant. Nice & easy

[@michaelnowak4078]

GREAT TIP!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU...

[@ryahballantyne7764]

Thanks for the tips

[@absebastian1]

ok so...... I really don't like to comment on a lot of things on youtube because...... well let's just leave it there but, watching this video reminded me how i was taught to read a tape measurer years ago but forgot. But it all came back to me after i watched this. Glenn, I watch all of your vids for this reason YOU ALWAYS DO THINGS THE SIMPLEST WAY TO YOU!! phew i guess you can tell how much that means to me although a lot of the ways aren't always as simple to me just because my skill level is no way near where your's is but i love the fact that you do things YOUR WAY (and that way is phenomenal). Don't want to rant, I just appreciate you dude. I have to get some of your plans once i go back to work this corona is real lol. I'm done. Sebastian

[@juanorozco831]

Good stuff,..well done 👏 ✔ 👍

[@ivanmartinez5619]

thanks bro. it help me so much

[@redgeminiarts3674]

Omg THANK YOU! I'm a newbie girl and you make all this so easy. OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you. Glad I could help :)

[@troymarchbanks8365]

Bruh you made that so easy to understand!

[@ivanmartinez5619]

thanks bro. it help me so much.

[@ivanmartinez5619]

thanks man it help alot.

[@necroodin]

right on man, appreciate

[@leojacob1111]

Great video good looks

[@natserog]

great video!! thanks!

[@dakotaburns5642]

Sir I thank you so much I couldn’t figure out a tape measure you made it so easy so thank you again

[@ivanmartinez5619]

thanks bro it help me so much

[@hizo64HH]

I no longer feel like an idiot, thank you for this video!

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Your Welcome

[@TheBlkac1]

lol...I know right! simple instructions I'm glad someone made this video.

[@Hugs4Rugs]

Dammm best absolutely best explanation for a mindset like mine thank you so much

[@bradcharlery8866]

Bro u the best at this

[@monktullis1887]

Best yet thanku

[@veronica5896]

Great video!!! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

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+Veronica Thanks !

[@isiahrowser]

This was great thx

[@ashleybiocic4383]

I'm starting up with a first year robotics team so this really helped XD. I love your dog related videos by the way. Please make more! :D

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Thank you I will :)

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Thank you!!

[@jimbola77]

thank's partner for sharing Excellent Video!!!!!

[@eafviewer7612]

Thank You Sir

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Thanks Amigo!

[@JayGSmith08]

Thank you so much

[@AllesohneKabel]

very well explained!

[@DIYCreators]

+AllesohneKabel Thanks

[@marceaton3128]

At 55 I know understand how to read a tape, thanks.

[@DIYCreators]

Your welcome

[@echoserenade]

Im with you.....34. Wow. Never learned in school, never really needed it til I began my career lol now Im kinda stressin

[@MrRja62]

👍 wish someone had explained it like that years ago

[@redxiiicoca3558]

yo that great advice you told me better then a teacher

[@lorakeiser5562]

Thank you!!!

[@tommyjjtommyjj9673]

New subscriber can't really read it so good

[@axelperez1138]

I didn't lose my job because of you, thank G

[@bradenking7814]

fucking right !

[@chreis2002]

Lol right I gotta start my job using this

[@gerrithoevers]

Great tutorial man.

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you. Ill probably update this one soon. I seen where I could improve a bit.

[@darrickjg5794]

Thanks Guy!!! I've worked years on and off as a journeyman, I always forgot and would always be a slow measurer.

[@DIYCreators]

Awesome your welcome.

[@5153john]

very good!

[@MrGeneralissimus]

God bless Metric System!

[@byakuyakuchiki9048]

MrGeneralissimus true

[@robinstewart6510]

The metric system sucks. It's not intuitive and the numbers get huge quick.

[@ericlloyd5727]

never thought of it that way. great idea

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks!

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subscribed and liked!

[@Kendell062]

Reading a tape measure,both standard and metric should be drummed into our kids heads from kindergarten to their senior year of high school..It would give them more confidence to tackle more home repairs and some remodeling around their future homes or apartments.

[@JustShia]

best thing I've seen

[@kramttocs5763]

Great video. 👍🏼

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks!

[@CrankyPantss]

Nicely explained.

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+CrankyPants Thanks

[@froe31061]

Well Done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@snowyoung4156]

Swift explanation dawg Thumbs up

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you

[@flatroller9712]

Great demonstration for my students!

[@DIYCreators]

Thank you.

[@99luan99]

Thanks god wie have the metric sysytem

[@lucretiabrown1375]

Thank you I think I understand a little more. Will probably watch this a few more times.

[@dayward1]

Why? Can't read fractions?

[@robinstewart6510]

The metric system sucks. It's not intuitive and the numbers get huge quick.

[@bindar7608]

This makes sense. best video I found .Thanks alot .Prefer metric system over standard anyday. Only in America Rest of the world uses metric. Even Canada switched to metrics .

[@DIYCreators]

Thanks, I keep hearing that, I'll give it a shot. If it's easier sign me up.

[@Lukasmaldo]

men is very easy, 1km is 1000 meters and 1 meter =10 decimeters =100 centimeters = 1000 milimeters.... 1 inch is 2.54 centimeters 1foot is 30.48 centimeters 1 yard is 94.44 centimeters 1 miles is 1609.34 meters or 1.6 km

[@anj3719]

Thanks so much

[@franzgal8334]

Thanks bro 😀

[@charliecameron4489]

good lesson thank you

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+Charlie Cameron welcome

[@jerrypittman3050]

that was easy thanks

[@robinstewart6510]

If you look closely at the line marks, the half inch mark is half the length of a one inch mark, the quarter inch mark is one quarter the length of the a inch mark and half the length of a half inch mark, and so on. In other words, the length of each line provides a hint to it's purpose.

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hey man I preciate this video it really helped me 👍👍👍

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+Deion Rutherford Awesome! Thanks for watching.

[@deionrutherford9636]

Welcome

[@boyredd23]

I like how u did that

[@irreduciblerascal]

Excellent explanation, thank you. Give me a metric any day of the week...

[@bandaaventureroyloco]

really useful...

[@biptetk]

Bloody Genius!!!

[@echoserenade]

Cant believe Im learning this just now......but learning polynomials n shit came in sooooooo handy for real life situations.