1. Product guide
  2. »
  3. Hardware store
  4. »
  5. The 7 Best Tape Measures – Guidebook

The 7 Best Tape Measures – Guidebook

SaleComparison winner of the editors GDMINLO Soft Tape Measure Double Scale Body Sewing Flexible Ruler for Weight Loss Medical Measurement Tailor Craft Vinyl Ruler, Has Centimetre on Reverse Side 60-inch(White)

The 7 Best Tape Measures – Guidebook

With measuring tapes, all objects can be measured flexibly and individually. Folding rules are stiff and immobile, but tape measures adapt to all objects to be measured. Here you will find the right tape measure for you!

Our checklist contains a lot of important information you need to make a purchase decision. Our product recommendations have many exciting product suggestions ready for you.

Checklist For Tape Measures

Einsatzbereiche
  • With a tape measure you can measure short distances, but also those that go beyond the length of a folding rule, which is usually 2 meters.
  • Tape measures are used in interior design, road construction, surveying and in the fashion industry.
  • Do-it-yourselfers use the tape measure for a wide variety of work around the house and garden, as well as for various hobbies.
  • The classic tape measure has a subdivision in mm, cm and m.
  • Sometimes additional units of measurement such as inches or inches can be found. Inch is still a common measure of length in the USA. For example, the waist size and inside leg length of jeans pants are often measured in inches. 1 inch or 1 inch is equal to 2.54 cm.
Ausführungen
  • Simple tailor’s measuring tapes, which are rolled up by hand, have a length of 1.50 meters.
  • Furthermore, self-winding tape measures with housing are available, which have a length of 3 to 5 or up to 10 meters. They are also called pocket tape measures because they are compact and handy and can be taken anywhere. They are suitable for small to medium dimensions. A spring mechanism, which you can operate with a push button, allows you to extend and retract the tape and lock it in the desired position.
  • For roll tape measures from 10 to 100 m, the cassette is usually equipped with a crank.
Material
  • Measuring tapes are made of differentmaterials.
  • Plastic, plastic-glass fiber as well as painted or coated tape steel are used.
  • Plastic and plastic-fiberglass measuring tapes are more flexible than those made of strip steel.
Genauigkeit
  • The accuracy of a tape measure is given in classes.
  • Class 1 corresponds to +/- 1.1 mm at 10 m.
  • Class 2 corresponds to +/- 2 .3 mm on 10 m.
  • Class 3 corresponds to +/- 4 .6 mm on 10 m.

Tip: You can find tools and wrenches in our guide to open-end wrenches.

The Best Sellers Of Tape Measures

In this bestseller list, we have compiled the most popular measuring tapes for you.

# Preview Product
1 Tape Measures 24 Pack Measuring Tape Bulk for Body Sewing Tailor Cloth Craft Supplies Knitting Projects Measurement Double Scale 150cm/60inch Tape Measures 24 Pack Measuring Tape Bulk for Body Sewing Tailor Cloth Craft Supplies Knitting...
2 2 Packs Tape Measure 25 ft /16 ft, Esydon Measuring Tape Retractable, Self-Locking Tape Measurer, Easy Read Imperial/Metric Scale Measurement Tape for Designer, Decorator, & Handicraftsman 2 Packs Tape Measure 25 ft /16 ft, Esydon Measuring Tape Retractable, Self-Locking Tape Measurer,...
3 Komelon SL2825 Self Lock 25-Foot Power Tape Komelon SL2825 Self Lock 25-Foot Power Tape
4 GDMINLO Soft Tape Measure Double Scale Body Sewing Flexible Ruler for Weight Loss Medical Measurement Tailor Craft Vinyl Ruler, Has Centimetre on Reverse Side 60-inch(White) GDMINLO Soft Tape Measure Double Scale Body Sewing Flexible Ruler for Weight Loss Medical...
5 CRAFTSMAN Tape Measure, 25 ft, Retraction Control and Self-Lock, Rubber Grip (CMHT37225) CRAFTSMAN Tape Measure, 25 ft, Retraction Control and Self-Lock, Rubber Grip (CMHT37225)
6 Dewalt Atomic Compact Series 30' Tape Measure Dewalt Atomic Compact Series 30' Tape Measure
7 GDMINLO 3 Pack Tape Measure Measuring Tape for Body Fabric Sewing Tailor Cloth Knitting Craft Weight Loss Measurements Retractable 60-inch 1.5 Meter, Small Push Button Dual Sided Tape Measure GDMINLO 3 Pack Tape Measure Measuring Tape for Body Fabric Sewing Tailor Cloth Knitting Craft Weight...
8 2 Pack Tape Measure Measuring Tape for Body Fabric Sewing Tailor Cloth Knitting Vinyl Home Craft Measurements, 60-Inch Soft Fashion Pink & Retractable Black Double Scales Rulers for Body Weight Loss 2 Pack Tape Measure Measuring Tape for Body Fabric Sewing Tailor Cloth Knitting Vinyl Home Craft...
9 LICHAMP Tape Measure 25 ft, 6 Pack Bulk Easy Read Measuring Tape Retractable with Fractions 1/8, Measurement Tape 25-Foot by 1-Inch LICHAMP Tape Measure 25 ft, 6 Pack Bulk Easy Read Measuring Tape Retractable with Fractions 1/8,...
10 Tape Measure, iBayam Soft Ruler Measuring Tape for Body Weight Loss Fabric Sewing Tailor Cloth Vinyl Measurement Craft Supplies, 60-Inch Double Scale Ruler, 2-Pack White, Blue Tape Measure, iBayam Soft Ruler Measuring Tape for Body Weight Loss Fabric Sewing Tailor Cloth Vinyl...
11 Stanley Tools 33-116 16ft. Powerlock Tape Rule (3-Pack) Stanley Tools 33-116 16ft. Powerlock Tape Rule (3-Pack)
12 DEWALT TAPE MEASRE BLK/YLW 25FT DEWALT TAPE MEASRE BLK/YLW 25FT
13 Tape Measure, iBayam Soft Ruler Measuring for Body Weight Loss Fabric Sewing Tailor Cloth Vinyl Measurement Craft Supplies, 60-Inch Double Scale Ruler, 5-Pack, Pastel Pink Blue Green Purple White Tape Measure, iBayam Soft Ruler Measuring for Body Weight Loss Fabric Sewing Tailor Cloth Vinyl...
14 GATORTAPE Precision Top Reading Tape Measure 16ft x 1inch (Scale in Inches) | Easy & Accurate Internal Measurements GATORTAPE Precision Top Reading Tape Measure 16ft x 1inch (Scale in Inches) | Easy & Accurate...
15 Mr. Pen- Tape Measure, 25-Foot, Steel Retractable Tape Measure with Fractions, Easy Read Tape Measure, Steel Tape Measure 25 ft Mr. Pen- Tape Measure, 25-Foot, Steel Retractable Tape Measure with Fractions, Easy Read Tape...
16 CRAFTSMAN Tape Measure, Pocket, 9-Foot (CMHT37109S) CRAFTSMAN Tape Measure, Pocket, 9-Foot (CMHT37109S)
17 FF Elaine 24 Pcs Double-Scale 60-Inch/150cm Soft Tape Measure Ruler Bulk for Sewing Tailor Cloth Weight Loss Medical Body Measurement Sewing Supplies Knitting Projects - 6 Colors FF Elaine 24 Pcs Double-Scale 60-Inch/150cm Soft Tape Measure Ruler Bulk for Sewing Tailor Cloth...
18 GDMINLO Soft Tape Measuring for Body Fabric Sewing Tailor Cloth Knitting Craft Weight Loss Measurements Retractable Black Dual Sided Tape Measure 1 Pack GDMINLO Soft Tape Measuring for Body Fabric Sewing Tailor Cloth Knitting Craft Weight...
19 Zabiki Measuring Tape Measure, 25 Ft Easy to Read Decimal Retractable Dual Side Ruler with Metric and Inches, for Surveyors, Engineers and Electricians, with Magnetic Tip and Rubber Protective Casing Zabiki Measuring Tape Measure, 25 Ft Easy to Read Decimal Retractable Dual Side Ruler with Metric...
20 Measuring Tape Retractable, 60 Inch Soft Fabric Tape Measure for Body, Push Button Sewing Measurement Tape for Cloth Waist(12 Pack) Measuring Tape Retractable, 60 Inch Soft Fabric Tape Measure for Body, Push Button Sewing...

Tip: You can find the right medicine ball in our guide to medicine balls.

Current Offers Of Measuring Tapes

Here you can find a collection of current offers on tape measures.

FAQ About Tape Measures

How does a tape measure work?

With a tape measure you can measure any object and length by unrolling it, pulling it over the necessary length and reading off the length at the end.

How do you measure with a tape measure?

With a tape measure, you measure various objects by pulling the tape to the appropriate length and then simply reading off the value at the end.

How long is a tailor’s tape measure?

A classic tailor’s tape measure has a length of 1.50 m.

Where can I buy a tape measure?

You will certainly find the right tape measure in our product recommendations

More about

everything about measuring

Tools and more

Related articles