look like a natural on the worksite if you know how to measure ceiling heights with a tape measure!

[@Agrillot6]

If you cannot see it, then you can pinch the tape measure together and then sort of walk your hands down it, holding firmly until you get the number closer to you. I

[@alisonj1384]

Thank you!

[@ActualLiteralKyle]

You da real MVP @Agrillot6 thank you!!!

[@Mobin92]

You can just do a bit of maths with the two numbers where your fingers pinch it.

[@Jypsie415]

Thank you! I can't read that far away!

[@stuffy.design]

. I

[@fungi5350]

I love when people teach basic skills! They can seem obvious to people familiar with a skill, forgetting they had to learn from someone too. Thanks for sharing!

[@terkfranks1538]

You don't have to see the number, just bring the tape together and identify two numbers that line up. Large number (minus) smaller number then (divide by 2) and add the smaller number back on. That's your height. 👍 (So now you know) 🤣

[@Meekavintage]

ohhhhhhhhh... thanks

[@marialovesmusicalot]

I tried reading this but my brain said…nope. Can’t do math right now. Lol too lazy

[@wendyev310]

Wtf does this mean

[@terkfranks1538]

@@wendyev310 the video shows him trying to measure a 12 foot ceiling (or 144 inches). Almost impossible to read the tape at that distance. So instead just raise to the ceiling and identify two numbers that match up. This would give you 3 numbers. From the floor to the lower number is the first height. The second height is the larger number minus the smaller number then divided by 2 (because that section goes to the ceiling and back down). Then simply add the first height to the second height for total ceiling height. 👍

[@wendyev310]

@@terkfranks1538 I need a diagram 😂😔

[@rileybrown4508]

As someone who used to be an electrician, I forgot this isn't common knowledge

[@Nashy119]

It is common but some people can't read a clock and burn pasta.

[@LRM12o8]

Why not just use a folding rule though?

[@fabiomora6491]

As a commoner I used to forgot electricity isn't knowledge.

[@kylexx3471]

as a electrician I don't blame u

[@hannaha4631]

As someone who has an electrician as a family friend and godfather for my sibling, I also forgot this wasn't common knowledge.

[@Meskarune]

The number of things I've learned from you is unreal. Thanks for all these tips!

[@bossmom1273]

I wish I had seen this before my husband was laughing at me a few nights ago watching me try to measure our ceiling height for curtains 🤦‍♀️🤣 I just found your channel yesterday and am really enjoying your content! So now you know! ❤️

[@ibuR]

My dad taught me this! Even though I’ve never had to measure a ceiling’s height in my life!

[@shamshadahammad8020]

Now I need to know who will fly up there and tell me the measurement 😌

[@fshihab]

Bring the tape measure together, see which numbers line up, add them together and divide by two.

[@evanc.1591]

I love that this man is like a friendly feng shui SCP

[@montagneNoire]

???

[@LRM12o8]

This is smart. 👍 Still better to have a folding rule instead. The right tool for the job! (Or a laser measuring devices, if you need to do this with any kind of regularity)

[@ishaanbhutda2282]

Just measure a certain diagonal from the top corner until a point on the floor. Then measure the horizontal distance from the bottom corner to the point on the floor. After than use Pythagoras theorem. So height=(diagonal²-horizontal²)^½

[@jaynenunya6070]

dude im not doing the pythagoras theorem during my free time unless theres a gun to my head

[@joaobai682]

Just put zero at the ceilling and then bring the tape down about halfway down the wall and then use your knee to hold the tape and then pull a bit more and go all the way to the floor. It looks less clunky and it's also faster and easier to see the exact measurement. Thank you hope the explanation made sense

[@microsoftapple11]

If you can't see the number, there's 2 ways: -1st method: Match the total length of the tape (max) to a value in the tape (reference). Then subtract the reference from the max, then divide by 2, then add the top length to the reference. Length = (reference) + (top length) Top length = (max - reference) / 2 -2nd method: Match the beginning of the tape, which is 0, (reference) to the total the total length of the tape (max). Then divide by 2, You'll get the length. Length = (reference) + (top length) Top length = (Max - reference) / 2 Since reference is 0 => Length = (Max) / 2

[@bivodka3586]

They didn't even teach me this in architecture school

[@Fetidaf]

Which is why school/formal education, although useful, shouldn’t be the be-all-end-all when being looked at by employers. I’m by no means saying you’re one but I’ve seen a lot of kids fresh out of school that act like they know it all because they’ve got that slip of paper get put in their place by a second grade drop-out lol The cocky ones are the most fun 🙂

[@olachens]

@@Fetidaf And the fact that most architects won't actually use this.

[@Fetidaf]

@@olachens … this is very true, didn’t even think about that part lol

[@joesieg4444]

That's how I do it..but you can also measure top down to the middle of the wall, mark it on a number with no fractions say 48" and not 48 1/4 as an example. And then measure from the floor to your mark. And add the two together. (Only recommend if you're mark can be erased to covered without leaving a noticeable mark on the wall)

[@LRM12o8]

Don't need to mark the wall with his method or if you simply use a folding rule instead. 💁‍♂️

[@sharpie9000]

I was trying to measure our back patio yesterday and my husband, who is an inspector now but worked contract work for 8 years, did it so much faster and easier this exact way lol. I was down there on my knees trying to get the whole tape measure against the wall with all the dirt and worms and he just stands up and extends a whole lot more and gets a number immediately.

[@sinistrell]

I would find a spot on the wall, or mark it very lightly with something like a pencil or a wet finger (dries up again), and measure from there in either direction to split the height. For example, measure the bottom of the no smoking sign to the floor, and measure the bottom of the no smoking sign to the ceiling, then add those up. Saves me from reading a tiny number 9ft up and avoids the metal tape folding 👌🏻

[@LRM12o8]

I'd put a fully extended folding rule right up against the ceiling and place a finger on the wall where the folding rule ends, slide the rule down the rest of the way, read the distance from the floor to my finger and add 2 meters (the standard length of a folding rule) to that number.

[@Phosypha]

the amount of practical advice I've gotten out of this channel is insane

[@mohankrishna8251]

You really don't need to see the measurement. You just need to reach the top, that's it

[@appol2584]

and the rest is math

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

I use a laser measuring tool. But if i ever run into this issue I'll remember this tip.

[@thatchedstudios4768]

I always measure down to a certain point where I can easily see and make a very light mark with a pencil, maybe 3-4 feet down, then I measure from the floor up to that mark and add the two together. That’s especially helpful when you need a precise measurement and don’t want to guess where the tape is folding since it doesn’t fold in a perfect 90° way but in a curve where it’s hard to tell what 16th it lands on.

[@1393wsc]

For accurate measurements, start from the ceiling as he showed in the first time and mark 1 meter on the wall (if your celing is higher, mark 1.5 or 2), then start from the floor, measure to that 1 meter mark. Your wall is whatever the second measure plus 1 meter high.

[@AranelEruvyreth]

It was a powerful feeling figuring out how to do that in highschool on my own. Felt like I’d cracked the system.

[@JustASleepySloth]

When he went halfway I realized what he was doing and yes that is so much easier thanks for sharing!

[@nemesisurvivorleon]

I love this channel so much omg

[@rabbit3212010]

Oh gosh, when you realize that you have spent your life being laughed at 😆

[@robinchrisb_]

He's adorable.

[@johnawrey5582]

If you cant see the reading at the top of the tape, you can use the tape and a bit of math to get close. Pick a point where the tape is "doubled" and note the reading on the "up" and "down" side (down side being the side returning from the roof to the inside of the tape measure). Subtract the "up" number from the "down" number and divide it by 2, then add the "up" number. That's your roof height

[@LRM12o8]

That's why using a folding rule is better, as long as it can reach the ceiling. Just put your finger on the wall where the rule ends and then slide it down to the floor. Your ceiling height is the distance from the floor to your finger plus 2 meters. Easy AF! You can measure your arm's reach plus 2 meters that way and that's probably all the height you'll ever need for domestic applications. For non-domestic applications, a laser (or was it infrared) measuring device quickly pays off.

[@Avh552]

Well I recently learned about my measuring tape on the phone. Omg! I love it!!

[@SumoLucas]

I recently was working on a project with a retired professional drywall installed and noticed that when he measured things with the tape measure (even shorter things) he did this bend method to handle the tape. I took note and when I was working on a carpentry project (building a large custom desk that had to fit in an awkward shaped space with custom angles) I exclusively used the tape measure like this when measuring the room and even marking my cuts… it is absolutely the right way to use a tape measure and I can’t believe just never knew how to measure…

[@veziculorile]

he has so much postive Feng shui energy

[@Josh-yr7gd]

I used to work in construction. Hold the tape correctly and you can measure above 15ft.

[@entropy8000]

You just measure it in two sections and add together so theres no bending

[@Dead_Goat]

The correct way. This or a laser.

[@patrickhamos2987]

actually useful (not that ive ever needed to measure my ceiling) thumb up

[@reyalPRON]

when hitting the ceiling grab the remaining band and hold it firm. then you can lock the casing and keep firmly holding the other hand. shift your grip the other hand one by one until you can clearly read the measurement. Repeat twice, cut once.

[@klarasmetana3136]

So good, love your channel!😊

[@benjaminbrewer2569]

Pro tip. Use your foot to hold the floor end of the tape in place. (He’s doing this when he is measuring the pillar at the end).

[@Najodaka]

Brilliant, how did I not know this?

[@breaktimetips]

For those taller ceilings... Or for shorter people. You do the same thing but in reverse. Or the bend in your tape is at the floor

[@Kath-Erina]

That's why in germany we have foldable sturdy wood measuring sticks 😅

[@rabbit3212010]

How does that work? Say you have a ceiling that's 8ft 4in. The wood stick won't bend when it gets to the top.

[@Ormathon]

@@rabbit3212010 With these you pretty much split it in two, start from the roof to a middleish level(easy lazy eye level) and then mark it, do the same from the floor up to the mark and then add them together :P

[@LRM12o8]

​​​​@@rabbit3212010 folding rules are 2 meters long, which is enough to easily measure ceiling heights of up to 4 meters*: Measure from the ceiling down (putting the 2m/6ft mark against the ceiling, so the 0 mark floats at the bottom), then place one finger on the wall where the folding rule ends and slide the rule down till it reaches the floor. The number your finger points to plus 2 meters equals your ceiling height. *you can measure greater ceiling heights with that method too, but that requires a ladder to reach the ceiling and a second person on another ladder to hold the rule steady while you climb down your ladder. 😅

[@debs7411]

We used to have them in the US, but I haven't seen one in many years.

[@billrosenstein]

Measuring tape> over folding measuring stick. It's a simple, which one more ergonomic.

[@evzevz06]

Put a dot on the wall 1.7m high then just measure that dot to the ceiling, you aren't guessing what the rolled up number at the top is then

[@teaeh658]

Aw dude you're helping...I love that and Mr Rogers would be proud of you I think.

[@jonesmkm9912]

Thank you soooooo much ! Use this method right after seeing your video 😁

[@Vidchemy]

Already learned this. It's a good skill to teach

[@julians9899]

I saw my uncle do this! I have never seen someone do something so remarkably simple but at the same time so freaking smooth as him. Like 30ft ceiling or so and he just flung it up to the top and boom knew how tall it was. It was great

[@amz7290]

Thankyou! I didn't know I needed this till now! (Doing out my bathroom with PVC, I'm a short arse so can't quite reach the ceiling to measure the panels lol)

[@Da_Bludster]

also, you’ll get wrong results with the first method, since your not seeing the length of the measuring tape itself. So you’ll be always around 3-5 inches off.

[@lesserstatus]

Another way for high ceilings. Mark at 5 ft (Or eye level) from bottom. Then measure from top to first mark.

[@4b0d3]

... you do half and half.. butt it to the ceiling mark the wall with like a stickynote or very light pencil. Then measure from the floor to that point.. and add.

[@rayharvey1581]

You can measure down from the top of the ceiling. Measure down say 1m, mark the wall with a piece of painters tape and a pencil line. Then measure up from the floor and add the measurements together.

[@jennaroth-epstein4645]

ever since that one time when i was eight and the tape snapped back into the compartment, cut my hand bad enough that it’s still scared to this day, my unrational fear will forever be the tape measurer

[@johnynoway9127]

and thats your villain backstory. all you need now is a name

[@glaxxico907]

This hasn't happened to me but i am still scared of them

[@ncleasure94]

Also, invest in a good tape. Cheap tape measures fold, buckle.and tend to just be a pain. A polymer backed tape measure will be more sturdy. My Klein electrician tape is constantly being passed around by my crew because it just works.

[@davidgustafson9799]

The “so now you know” makes me laugh every time

[@Mumbungua]

You can also measure 5ft up from the floor and put a small mark. Then measure from the ceiling down to your mark. Add the two numbers.

[@AR-fh2uh]

Measure from ceiling to a pencil mark, then floor to the pencil mark. Job done.

[@stinky9707]

What amazing is how many people don't know how to do simple things like this.

[@Big_Serb]

All you need is a small piece of tape. Measure 1 meter from the ceiling, use the tape to mark, then measure from the floor, add numbers. Remove tape. If you can use a pencil, please do so. Also measure near corners or end so you can measure as straight as possible.

[@husaink17]

Another tip when you start extending and find the tape you rolled out was short just you could use your knee to wrap around the tape and extend your arm to get a little more length

[@penitent2401]

don't need good eye to see ceiling, match the tape you got in your hand against any point on the tape against the wall, say the tape roll in your hand is at 350cm, the point of tape on the wall is 150cm. 150+ (350-150)/2 = 250cm.

[@sajentagio8617]

Me with poor eyesight : no nono you cant do this to me.

[@She.Follows.The.Sun.]

I never had to measure the height of a ceiling before, but now I can and will

[@akwa2273]

x = actual height y = total tape length z = leftover length x = y+z/2 So if the measuring tape (all of it) reads 160 cm and when you put it with the left over tape and it intersect with 40 cm. Then the actual height is roughly (160+40)/2 = 100. I say roughly because there would be some slacks and bending in your measurements.

[@atillerthehun8039]

Your big smile is so cute haha

[@88cameras]

Or go get 80 dollar Lazer that measures distances of more than 20ft in half the time. And has the fractions in clear to see LED. And no reason for a ladder or having to pull it tight to stay in place. If I need a plate to stop the Lazer I just use wood clamp with some scrap and clipboard.

[@_briceysworld]

This actually makes so much sense! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@joshuasisson6816]

With most ceilings being under 10ft, you can leave the tape measure flat on the floor, push the tape up to the ceiling. Take the reading on the tape and add the length of the tape measure itself (usually written/stamped right on the tape measure).

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

I was hoping someone would have written this! My mom used to watch a lot of HGTV, so I heard this tip a few times growing up.

[@navidpayamani234]

k now I need a telescope to see the number

[@OnlyGods21]

And how do you read the measurement digits ? With a binocular?

[@Li_Am_17]

Dude turned into Mario at the end

[@carmengogeidnas9670]

I would also recommend that you do it closer to the corner, so you know that it's straight.

[@MrArthoz]

I'm a tall person so since my hand could reach, I do it the other way around. Though for taller structure, you'll need a good measuring tape that is wide and thicker...but those type would be pricey. The expensive tape would be very rigid to hold out for a longer length.

[@HritwRaje]

I legit looked to my right when you started talking. Gajosh

[@Hindranagara]

The 1st method is the right one for me, but I usually measure it in the corner of the room so the tape rarely fell

[@mrknowles1540]

Just take a measurement from the ceiling half way dow the wall then take the measurement from the floor to your mark add together job done 👍

[@the_aseyori]

1 day of polyrhythmic drumming.... wonderful

[@ExquisiteTopHat]

Ive never done this, but I assume you could also hold the two lengths of tape next to eachother, pick a reference point, then add the reference point and divide by two to find the middle (the top) of the length of tape. So, if the you hold the two lengths of tape measure together, and pick 5' as the reference point that aligns with the 15' mark on the other, you can add the two (20') and divide by two (10') to find the height of the ceiling (10').

[@pandabaerhellas]

More easy... just find a point at thewall in eyelevel... Measure up from that , turn around, measure down, add the numbers ( count right) and you have it.

[@elinaelina6298]

this is brilliant, thanks!

[@ezpower420]

Doing the good work

[@levoid9187]

Alright, now I just gotta keep a telescope in my toolbox to read the distance.

[@gentlebabarian]

You can also just press the lock on the tape measure.

[@WinterBoots15]

Not using the wall to help guide the tape measure has me audibly upset

[@eyespy3001]

Pro-Pro Tip: your tape measure is marked with the tape holder’s full length, so you just have to place the holder on the ground and pull the tape up to the height you want to measure. Just add the tape holder’s length to whatever the tape reads (usually 3”). Now you don’t have to fuss around with folding the tape or holding the end at the bottom.

[@gavhoffdrums3129]

This is good for knowing the rough messurment, but if you really wanna be a pro, messure roughly half the distance from each side your trying to messure and then add the two number together for the perfect messurment

[@whalesnamedshark]

I love this man he’s so helpful

[@ainhat.]

Just measure from ceiling down to sort of half, then from bottom up to that. Add both measures together and voila.

[@empyrea_2546]

6yrs in arch school and today i learn this

[@ickleronny]

You can also get a laser measuring device. Can fit in a pocket.

[@Osixable]

I used to learn these tips when i was in college, shout out to my professor 😢😂

[@SignedWithBlood]

Useful trick for my new apartment.

[@arora_for_life]

Plus you need a binocular for the reading

[@flawlessrs]

Another way I learned is measure from the ceiling to eye level - close to an even number - then measure from the floor to the same spot and add them together.

[@aliabbadi5707]

Cannot wait to see when he retract it😂

[@adtc]

Just hold the folded tape and bring it down, then you can easily read the height where the tape bends.

[@mr.equity1120]

Hey man, this was something that actually kept happening to me on site a lot haha 😅 Couldn’t figure out the darn thing so they always had me be the one measuring 😂😂😂 ooooh I’m gonna practice tonight and they gonna be hella surprised tomorrow 👀

[@mandy648]

Oh my goodness, thank you for this one!

[@Vignesh2297]

OK that doesn't help. How would you find the end reading which is associated with the end point of an object measured. (Wall, pillar etc. )

[@TimJSwan]

I do this thing called "adding" and I measure from both ends to the point on the wall right next to me

[@scottpollock6549]

If you cannot see the number, continuing pulling the tape measure down to your feet so it goes from the floor to the ceiling, and back to the floor, and then just divide that number in half.

[@wimeatsworld]

The "The more that you know" at the end. It's funny to see how fast "some obscure skill you picked up" becomes "common knowledge" afterwards, until you find out it isn't that common.

[@dd-em7hh]

measured mine using a PVC pole and tape measure by , touching the pole to the celling and then measured the distance from the end of the pole to the floor