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A Beginner’s Guide to Reading Tape Measures

Reading Fractions on Tape Measures Reading fractions on tape measures can be intimidating at first, but it’s an essential skill to have if you want to use these tools effectively. Tape measures typically have markings for fractions of an inch, such as 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2. To read a fraction on a tape measure, start by identifying the smallest…