How to read an American tape measure
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- www.VideoJoeKno... How to read a tape measure should not be difficult to do. Every howto DIY'er needs to know how to read a tape measure. If you know how to read a tape measure, your howto projects just got easier didn't they? Reading a tape measure can get uncomfortable if you really don't know how to do it. Want "joe" to teach you how to read a tape measure? I hope your answer is yes!
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what I learned from your video is that , it was easier to remember the sixtenth and eighth placements by understanding that they are all uneven numbers !!!
1/16 , 3/16 , 5/16
1/8 , 3/8 , 5/8 , 7/8
1/4 , 3/4 easy !!!
thanks great stuff !!!
Keep up the good work !!!
I can’t believe I finally know how to read a tape measure and im a very smart guy😭😭
So awesome you learned how to read a tape measure! I have one more video for tips for reading a tape measure in case you want to see that. Go to my main UA-cam channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to tool time. Thanks for stopping by with your message!
Yes yes & another yes goes here (yes)!
HES GOT THE BEST VIDEO ON UA-cam WHEN IT COMES TO LEARNING HOW TO USE A TAPE MEASURE
Wow thanks so much for your vote! Much appreciated! I have other tape measure videos too...did you watch them? Just go to my main UA-cam channel page then click on playlists then scroll down to "tools" & you will find them. Thank you!
Thank you Joe, I, like others who have commented, needed to know this better for a new job and this was very helpful. I'm sure I'll watch this again and again until it becomes second nature.
Yes the more you read the tape measure the better you'll get at it. They do have new tape measures now, BTW, that has it read out what each eighth measurement is. Just saw them the other day. If that will help you, go to the hardware store & look at some of the new ones & see what I mean. Good luck with the job! Joe :0
I worked at a all metric cabinet company and learned to read metric. I never knew how to read a tape measure before then so it's been difficult switching and learning standard. This video really helps! Thanks!
Glad to hear this video helped you with reading an American tape measure. Thanks for taking the time to send me your comments. Much appreciated! Joe :0
That's a great suggestion. After making this video & reading some of the comments, I didn't realize how many viewers would be from other countries who have metric tape measures. I will change the title thanks to you! Joe :0
If Americans were taught in millimeters and centimeters our lives would have been so much easier when it comes to measurements, but this was helpful to someone who only knows basic fractions. Thank you
I wouldn't even know how to read millimeters & centimeters! LOL So I'm glad for the tape measures they have now....
Thank you so much for this video. I really appreciated how you counted the little lines in between because at first it didn't seem like we had the same amount of lines. You did great! Thanks again...
I have to learn how to read a tape measure for a job that I am going for, I have had such a difficult time learning to read this ( I really don't know why) I looked at a few other videos on-line and they only succeeded in confusing me more! there is one other video along with yours that resulted in my really learning how to read the tape measure. I did it! and I am excited about it. I fell like I have accomplished a great feat lol! thanx Joe
I am so glad you are now able to read a tape measure. Good for you! I knew you could do it! Thanks for letting me know. Joe :0
I feel so much better now, it was quick!! a few times i watched the video and got it now a can get to this new Job and feel better, it was easier than i could imagine THANK YOU! GOD BLESS YOU!!
Dude way to go! How's the job going?!!
Love the video. How you go back and go over 3 or more times helps so much,
@VideoJoeKnows
I used one last night after being frustrated, It was awesome. A million times easier. No fractions involved.
great help for us Europians.......now i will use all my plans from USA with inch measurements....
maybe it looks easy for americans but when you use the meter from elementary school then inch its a story from another planet....thnx again you are great...
Good video. Well thought out and well explained.
Where I work...err, used to work...we have tape measures that have 1/32" increments for the first 12". Beyond that, we also had to learn to read 64ths and even to "split the line" on the tape. We learned to read a tape accurately down to .020 of an inch! So yes, reading a tape measure can become quite intricate.
Well done.
Glad to hear this helped you refresh yourself on how to read an American tape measure. Thanks for letting VideoJoeKnow!! :0
@rickbell7 Yes, lots of tape measures start off with the first 12 ", in 1/32" increments. I don't know too many people who want to get things that close so I didn't discuss this. Not sure why tape measures do this as most of the time, you would read a tape measure further than the first 12", so if you wanted to read out in 32nds, you can't. 1/16th inches is close enough for most projects. Thanks for your comments. Glad to hear you liked the video! Joe :0
Here in Australia we use metric and it's so much easier to read a metric because it's in 10's a trades person will say something like it's 700mm long and there saying it's 7 cm long. You guys in the USA look at getting a metric tape measure online from Australia. Our tape measures have metric and imperial on them and you will find it very easy to read.
wow cool I have never had to read a metric tape measure & hope to never have to! LOL Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for stopping by. Joe :0
This really helped! I have a metric and imperial test tomorrow for woodwork in school. I'm Canadian and I never learned imperial in school and never used it! Thank you!
Hey good luck with your test tomorrow! Let me know how you do. Joe :0
***** u should read my comment again...I said metric AND imperial. Duh!!
Ah....see.....I don't know everything!....LOL
***** i watched this video to learn imperial and I got 100%..so no I didn't fail
Awesome! That's what I like to hear! Joe :0
after years of not knowing how..You are the one who got through..thank you so much sir
So glad you spent the time to watch this video!
@Queenterrier I'm glad to hear you understand how to read a tape measure now! Glad to help you with that. Did you look at the other video I just did called tips on reading a tape measure? That might help too. I could see how frustrating it would be with not knowing how to read a tape measure, I wouldn't be able to do my projects very well & I would think it would prevent me from doing more projects I knew I could probably do if I knew how to read a tape measure. Thanks for commenting. Joe :0
Since I am an american & I learned many years how to read an American tape measure, it makes perfectly good sense to me on how to read one. I see your point though. If you asked me how to read a metric tape measure, i would be lost...errggg. That's why i thought I should make this video. To help those who needed to use this type of tape measure. Thanks for commenting. Joe :0
Thank you Joe you make it easier to understand how to read a tape measure I am recently starting a new job and I don't want to look like an idiot if I'm asked what a measurement is
Good luck with your new job! Joe :0
I'm going to school for welding I know it involves measurements!! As a kid u don't usually pick up a tape measures so I needed to learn the basics thanx this helps
Hey how is the welding going? Are you still doing it? You're probably a pro at reading a tape measure now! One tip....measure twice...cut once!
Still welding ! & as soon as I learned the standard tape.
My next job was all in MM 🤣 so I learned a lot along the way but thanks & hope you’re doing well.
@@jm3morales313 Good to hear & yes I am doing well too thanks! Keep it going!
BTW, they sell tape measures with every 16's on them. It's great for someone that sucks at measuring and it helps you learn as you go a long
Wow cool....just soo many numbers to see on a tape but if that helps you then try it!
Glad you enjoyed the helpful video. I have a couple more that might help you learn a few more tips, on reading a tape measure. Look for them. They should be close to where you found this one......if interested. Joe :0
wow thank you very very very much! i am taking pipefitting in school and i was struggling with the tape measure once you said they are all 1/16 it made it so much easier cause i would count then divide to lowest measurement now ill just have to remember so i wont have to divide! Thanks you again a million big help!!!
Dude! So glad to know I helped you out! Good luck with the pipefitting school! Joe :0
You explain this way better than my Criminal Justice teacher does. We're doing tape measures for crime scenes and stuff, and the way he explains it makes it so confusing. Now after watching this, I understand more precisely!
Awesome! Thanks so much for your message! You rock!
Glad you are now able to read a tape measure. I knew you could do it! Thanks for letting VideoJoeKnow!! :0
I've learned more from you than from my teachers. Wait a minute, tbh, I don't even remember learning this in school. lol
Anyway, thanks for the upload. :)
Thank you!!! Out of what must be 100's of tutorials I've watched! This one I can understand!!! Thanks bunches!!!
Wow soo cool to hear...thanks! I have one other video for other tips for reading a tape measure if you want to see that as well to get better at reading a tape measure? Just go to my main UA-cam channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to tool time. Thanks!
finally someone who can explain it the good way
Thank You! All my life that has been such a gray area, u made it so easy 2 understand. Great Job!
So good of you to check out this video then! I have one other one if you want to learn more. Go to my main UA-cam channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to tool time. Keep it going!
Congrats on your new job. Way to go!! So glad to hear this video helped you learn how to read a tape measure. We wouldn't want your new boss to ever know you were having troubles reading a tape measure. Now you know....with a little help from "joe"! Have you thought of subscribing to "joe"?...that is, if you haven't already. See you around. Joe :0
@MrCata789 You are very welcome. Hope this helps on how to read a tape measure better. Have a great week. Joe :0
This tape measure does have the red markings too.....for 16" centers & anything above 1 foot on the tape measure, it also shows the red markings for 2 feet 1 ", etc., & also shows 25", etc.... (as an example). More to confuse you with! Joe :0
Joe, you're a genius! I've always had trouble with tape measures. I always used a length of string and marked things that way, lol! One question though....If you have a mark that's say, 6-5/8ths. Do you cut ON the mark or ABOVE the mark??
@analisis5 I know what you mean. Several years ago they were talking about going to the metric system on tape measures here in the States.....I panicked! Then they didn't do anything. I can't imagine learning how to read the metric system anymore than you want to read the inch measurements. I admire you for wanting to learn!! Joe :0
Wow, I feel honored then, to have taught you something! Hey, that's what you'll get when you watch most of my videos. Thanks for commenting. Much appreciated! Now go out & build something! Joe :0
Hi
I encourage you to only watch the videos you want to watch. Sorry I gave you the impression I was spamming you. Thanks for being a subscriber of mine. Anytime you have a howto/DIY question, just ask. I will only contact you when you send me questions/comments. Have a good nite. Joe :0
Thank you so much, I work at a factory where I assemble air conditioner units for buildings and they always ask me the measurements for certain parts, sometimes I didn't knew what to answer but now I won't hesitate to answer thanks to your help, now I can read it , thank you ViveoJoeKnows
Great job on now being able to read those measurements. You rock! Joe :0
excellent teaching. Your video is helping a great deal. thank you.
So glad you stopped by! I have one other tape measure video if you want to learn more still. Go to my main UA-cam channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to tool time. Thanks!
Thanks Joe, this will help me in my apprenticeship test, on May 5. God Bless...
Albert Lopez Good luck with the test! Joe :0
Hey thanks for your comment. Much appreciated! keep watching......... :0
thank you so much for this video seriously i wanted to always learn how to read a tape measure.now whats a metric tape measure?you have any how to vid on that type
@nutier Always glad to help out any way I can. If this helped, then good! If you have a howto question, you can always let me know. I'll keep the light on...... Joe :0
@702sincitylv Thanks for your vote of confidence. That means alot to me! Joe :0
It was great and strait to the point,and you made it so easy to sink in
you are the best.
Thanks!
I like the part when he said if someone asked you to read 6 and 5/8ths out load they'd laugh you out of down cause no one reads 6 and 5/8th out load its read 6 and 1/2 first time I heard that I laughted out loud. lol.
Thank you so much for the kind message! Keep it going!
LMAO!! Thanks for the laugh too....! I can picture that....
Thanks joe i think i have a better understanding now i neeled to star using it more so i'll get use to it
Yes, the more you use your tape measure, the more you will get the hang of it. Every time you pull out the tape, make sure you read it out loud. That will help too. Joe :0
Thank u 4your insightful view on how 2read a tape measure
Glad to hear you gained a little more knowledge on how to read a tape measure. Thanks for letting me know! Joe :0
Good job, this really helped me refresh my measurements
got it !!! small lines are 16ths, next biggest line eights,next biggest line quarters..and they are all odd numbers that start at the lowest number.i have an interview at a steel plant and they said reading tape measures are important..so i came home found this and learned..i know i will be slow at first..but at least i know now..
Wow cool. I'm sure you are an expert reading a tape measure by now....right?!!
@@VideoJoeKnows naa..i had to learn it for a job that i no longer have..i can still read it tho...
@@yardsausage Good for you!
That was quite helpful. I've always been kinda embarrassed for not knowing how to read anything other than the full and half inch indicators.
+Brian Cummins Dude watch this video a few more times & every time you watch it it will reinforce what you know. Grab your own tape measure then look at some measurements for yourself & start reading out those measurements like a pro. Way to go!
Thank you Joe, this really help 👏👏👏
Thanks for learning! I have more tape measure reading videos & plan reading videos & all kinds of things on my channel. Just go to my main UA-cam channel page then click on playlists then scroll through & learn some more!
Thank you Joe,i can learn a lot of things.
Funny you should say that. Quite a few years ago, there was some talk about the American tape measure system biting the dust & moving toward the metric system. You know what I did?....I paniced! Isn't it funny how change never sits too well?...lol You like the metric system & I like the inch system. If they ever change it here, I'm sure I'll be able to deal with it. I hope my video explained it enough for you to understand how us Americans roll!!...lol Thanks for commenting. Joe :0
You're welcome! Thanks for letting VideoJoeKnow!! Hey if you liked this video, I have a couple more that will help you further, on reading a tape measure. They should be close to where you found this one. Look for them. Joe :0
I've never had the pleasure of even seeing a metric tape measure before. I guess I count myself lucky! Joe :0
@osityan So glad to hear that you are now able to easily read a tape measure. Thanks for letting me know this video helped! Joe :0
THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATIVE AND CLEAR VIDEO
Thanks for checking it out for sure!
Great! Check out the other couple of videos I did, for helping you understand how to read a tape measure more....if need be. They should be close to where you found this one. Thanks for checking out my video! Joe :0
thank you joe! finally I learned how to read this. if they would have told me before that every line is 1/16 it would have been easier. probably they did, but I didn't pay attention.
Ha! It's not always about watch & learn. Sometimes you have to listen & learn. Great job on now knowing how to read a tape measure! Joe :0
@hotdrumchick Hope this now gives you confidence on reading a tape measure! If you cut on the mark, your measurement will be slightly short since you have to allow for the saw blade actual cut. You should cut so you can still see the mark....or you will be short. Thanks for your comments/questions. Shoot me a line anytime you have a howto/DIY question. I'm here to help you with your projects. Joe :0
THANK YOU !!!! This video really helped me !
+Anthony Perez Dude way to go! Glad you can read the tape measure better now. Thanks for letting me know!
Thanks men. It helped me a lot. Thanks for the video.
Hey thanks for letting "joe" know that you got some good info from watching this video! I'll be sure to let him know! :0
Joe you are great , Thank you!
Thanks for your message!
Thanks for taking time out to send me your comment! Joe :0
Great vid, this will help me on my welding test tomorrow
Hey how did you do on your welding test?
Thank you for your video it helped me immensely..
Glad to be of service to you! Joe :0
Thanks for commenting. I have a few other videos that show more how to read an American tape measure, that could help you further. Look for them. Joe :0
very good tutorial video thanks a lot
+Jc Thank you taking the time to send me your message! Joe :0
@Markmeblablabla Thanks for checking out this video. I have more videos that will teach you more howto/DIY stuff......if you have more time!...lol Joe :0
Very well explained thank you
I always love watching the americans come up here and read our metric tape which by the way is so much easier to use.
you just really helped me sir i appreciate it
So glad to be of assistance! (taking a bow). I have one other video similar to this one to learn more if need be...? Just go to my main UA-cam channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to tool time.
Sorry about our tape measure/system. There's not much I can do about it except stay the course. That's why I made this video.......to help viewers read an American tape measure. Thanks for your comments. Joe :0
I've got another video similar to this one, on how to read a tape measure. It might help also. You should be able to find it close to this video. Take a look. Joe :0
Hey I have 2 other videos that show you more tips on reading a tape measure. They should be close to where you found this one. Look for them. They might help you further. Joe :0
Thank you for the video!! Big help!!
Not sure why everyone just doesn't do it all in 16'ths. 1 - 15 or whole numbers, then no one would have to explain this. 8 inches and 4/16ths = 8 and 1/4 inches yes-- but why does it matter? I assume for speed reading but is it that much slower to do 16'ths? I'm sure this has been talked about here or somewhere else, but I like the 16ths. You could keep the same lines so that you memorize where 4/16ths is and don't have to count lines.
Thanks for the video Joe
It just sounds a little corny to say 8/16ths when it's easier to say half inch. I guess it's just how most of construction works & when you're calling out measurements for someone else it's easier to holler 1/4 inch, etc... For 9/16ths I might say half inch long or short half inch for 7/16ths. Just a little easier I guess especially if you get use to it. Thanks for your message! Joe :0
Thanks Joe
Anytime....!
Very helpful my friend nice going dude
Thanks so much for stopping by with your message. I'll make more!
Best video ever thank you!!!
Awe thanks so much for your kind message. You get an A+
thank you so much this video was very helpful
Awesome to hear! I have one more like this one for more learning if need be still. Just go to my main UA-cam channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to tool time & it will be in there. Take care!
Thanks man. I really need this
So glad you found this video then. How you doing with reading tape measures now? You are probably a pro at it now...right?
@KoMoBeats Good luck with your class tomorrow. Let me know if you need more help. Joe :0
Hey if you liked that video, I have 2 more that will help you further. Look for them. They should be close to where you saw this one. Thanks for commenting! Joe :0
You didn't mention anything about the Tang position and why it might change the measurement.
Yes you are right but I was only making this video for how to read the numbers etc.. Thanks for your message!
Hope it helped you how to read a tape measure 'mo 'betta. I think I might have 3 (maybe 2) more reading a tape measure videos, that may help you further understand how to read a tape measure. Look for them....if needed. Joe :0
No matter how many times i've been taught this i never get it *sigh* the 8 i get 8 1/2 i get 9 too but them tiny lil lines well lets just say i just say 8 and so many lil lines...but now that you've shown me i understand it now Thanks Joe ^_^
Thank u soo much it's lunch and I was getting in so so much trouble from boss but now this afternoon will go better thanks again
So glad this video helped you out many years ago. Thanks for telling me! Keep it going yo!
Thank you for the video. Very helpful.
Thanks for your message. Glad to hear this video helped you!
omg thank you this actually helped. Now I have to figure out how to put them in decimal form. Yes I know divide but I need to do it by memory.
How did it go with learning? Let me know!
Thanks! This video was very helpful..
So glad you learned some new things watching this video!
Thank u!!! From all the general laborers.
Joshua Smith You're so welcome. Thanks for finding this video & wish you all the best!
thank you that was a great lesson.
+Reek Robinson Glad to hear you got some good info from this video. Thanks for your message! Joe :0
Thanks at first it felt like reading the hyrogliphics from the pyrimads now it seems like I'm measuring
@Edwin19911000 Sorry if ytou are confused by how I explained it. I have some other videos that explain more. Look for them & see if they will help you. Joe :0
thanks for the lesson joe.
Glad to hear this video helped you with reading a tape measure. Thanks for letting me know! Joe :0
VideoJoeKnows Look at a doing a video showing how to read a metric tape measure. Do you use metric tape measure. It would be great to show America about how easy the metric tape measure is to read.
VideoJoeKnows Can someone buy a metric tape measure in the USA. I think in the USA they should teach the young guys how to build a house using the metric system so if the USA does convert to metric it would be easier for them in the long term. If they get a building job outside of the USA it would make it easier for them.
Great idea! Joe :0
Hey thanks for wanting to learn how to read a tape measure. I have 2 other videos that might help you further. Look for them close to where you found this video. Joe :0
Thank you for liking this video! It's hard to read a tape measure if you don't know how. That's why I thought I would make this video. Hope it helped. I have a few other videos that may help you read a tape measure 'mo 'betta. They will be close to where you found this one...if needed. Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated! Joe :0
This is way the metric system (millimeters) makes so much more sense!! But thanks for the explanation I get it now.
Awesome!