Nice quick method. I'd recommend going to your local auto parts store and just pick up a caliper tool for ten bucks. They come in different sizes. Measures inner and outer diameter of anything from hoses to pipes to you name it.
Word of caution. The end of a used hose is generally stretched, due to age and its proximity to the barb on the fitting. So, you may get a larger diameter than the actual hose. If the hose is damaged and you're definitely going to replace it, you can cut it away from the end and take a more accurate measurement. One can also insert drill bits until you get the correct size.
Good info to share. Keep in mind that the old hose will be stretched open and also may have swelled due to chemicals. It is always best to cut a few inches off the end and get the measurement that way for accuracy. Take care man -Glen
thanks, you're presentation is a tremendous help. in return, let me suggest the following; instead of metal tape, use a sewing tape, one that uses both imperial and metric. This in turn will satisfy the condition of getting a more accurate length. The sewing tape can better follow the bends of the hoses.
That was so informative... I was one of those who did not know how to get those hose measurements.. One of my cars needs a vacuum hose that has now been discontinued andso if I want to replace it, I have to do it on my own. Such a small thing, but it's a big help... Thanks
You don't have to measure in imperial, you can do it in metric as well. Only if you live in the US or the UK. The majority of the world uses metric and Physics and Engineering is so easy with metric.
sorry but wouldn't it be easier to just count the 8th's instead of the 16th's on a tape measure.. then you don't need any math.. the lines are 16ths, 8ths, 1/4s, and 1/2s, why do all that math for the tape measure / ruler tells you. ?
Yeah. I guess I’m missing something but I was thinking the same thing. Why complicate it and not just read it as it says. Either whatever sixteenths , or whatever eighths. I think I am just missing something though.
keep in mind! you’re not really dividing by the whole fraction by two but simplifying the fraction - factoring 2 out of both the numerator (6) and denominator (16) which gives you 3 over 8. if you were dividing the whole thing by two you’d get 6 over 32.
I have a different tape measure from yours, can you upload another video breaking down how to measure the diameter of any hose using different tape measures, please? Im struggling to understand and comprehend how to measure the diameter of any hose.
Probably people who do carpentry and are wondering, "Do I really need to calculate what 8/16 is? Why can't I just see 1/2 inch on the tape. This guy's math is blowing my mind. Wow.
Nice quick method. I'd recommend going to your local auto parts store and just pick up a caliper tool for ten bucks. They come in different sizes. Measures inner and outer diameter of anything from hoses to pipes to you name it.
Word of caution. The end of a used hose is generally stretched, due to age and its proximity to the barb on the fitting. So, you may get a larger diameter than the actual hose. If the hose is damaged and you're definitely going to replace it, you can cut it away from the end and take a more accurate measurement. One can also insert drill bits until you get the correct size.
Good info to share. Keep in mind that the old hose will be stretched open and also may have swelled due to chemicals. It is always best to cut a few inches off the end and get the measurement that way for accuracy. Take care man -Glen
Good tip! Thank you. Appreciate it.
thanks, you're presentation
is a tremendous help.
in return, let me suggest the
following; instead of metal tape,
use a sewing tape, one that uses
both imperial and metric. This in
turn will satisfy the condition of
getting a more accurate length. The sewing
tape can better follow the bends of the
hoses.
Great job explaining. Pausing with the measurement lines and fractions was very helpful. Thank you for posting this.
just use a set of calipers?
That was so informative... I was one of those who did not know how to get those hose measurements.. One of my cars needs a vacuum hose that has now been discontinued andso if I want to replace it, I have to do it on my own.
Such a small thing, but it's a big help... Thanks
Very cool! Glad to help.
Thank you so much bro that is very helpful! I'm telling you UA-cam should provide a tip button on here gratuities then leave these helpful videos
The story of how you shamed the auto parts store person was not necessary. Thank you for the rest of the video.
He didn’t really at all you marshmallow
Very useful information specially for us use to take mesurements in the metric system.
I know, but doing fractions in Metric for fun.
You don't have to measure in imperial, you can do it in metric as well. Only if you live in the US or the UK. The majority of the world uses metric and Physics and Engineering is so easy with metric.
Thank alot my guy!! I just pulled out a hose off my car and this will help.
Awesome video 🤩🤩🤩 Very helpful and thank you for sharing 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thanks, just now replacing some hoses and I wasn't sure the best way.
Very helpful thank you
You are a life saver!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
sorry but wouldn't it be easier to just count the 8th's instead of the 16th's on a tape measure.. then you don't need any math.. the lines are 16ths, 8ths, 1/4s, and 1/2s, why do all that math for the tape measure / ruler tells you. ?
Yeah. I guess I’m missing something but I was thinking the same thing. Why complicate it and not just read it as it says. Either whatever sixteenths , or whatever eighths. I think I am just missing something though.
Exactly, if you don't know how to read a tape measure, you probably shouldn't be doing any mechanical work in the first place! 😝
I think he just trying to look smart, like man.. I’m teaching you something, just like he did with that poor store clerk
@Adam DiMaggio I've seen tapes with 64ths, 32ths etc. Also, a ruler will not be as accurate as a tape, unless you have a precision ruler.
It's not dividing, it's reducing. 6/16 divided by 2 is 6/32. I didn't get my cheesecake.. :(
He meant 6/16 divided by 2 as in 6 divided by 2 as the top number and 16 divided by 2 as the bottom number, giving you 3/8
keep in mind! you’re not really dividing by the whole fraction by two but simplifying the fraction - factoring 2 out of both the numerator (6) and denominator (16) which gives you 3 over 8. if you were dividing the whole thing by two you’d get 6 over 32.
Thanks so much I was so confused. I'm a idiot
I have a different tape measure from yours, can you upload another video breaking down how to measure the diameter of any hose using different tape measures, please? Im struggling to understand and comprehend how to measure the diameter of any hose.
Thank you.
This is why I hate the imperial system, metric is straight forward, no mucking around with fractions.
Is that the same for garden hose diameter measurement too, only measure the inner diameter?
Awesome thank you for sharing good stuff to know!!!!.
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Can the diameter of a rubber tube be measured by vernier caliper?its cant right???
Get some calipers you savages! LOL!
@Travis in Canada And have to convert decimals to fractions afterwards.
Plz don't forget the rest of the world who measure in metric....! Thank you.
I thought you were going to measure in millimeters mm, and be done. I can see why you had to do math here.
How do I even put that in a calculator? Lol 😂 and where did 2 come from ?
Didn't he say measure the inside diameter then he measured the outside??
FR...
Why aren't we ever taught this in our home by our parents
oh man I suck at math lol
Count the spaces. 😂
just use metric......
M A E S T R O !
Wow who's disliking this video!
Probably people who do carpentry and are wondering, "Do I really need to calculate what 8/16 is? Why can't I just see 1/2 inch on the tape. This guy's math is blowing my mind. Wow.
Parts guy has no idea 🤷🏼♂️ I only work here
Thanks!
Or just spend $10 at harbor freight and get a caliper
Do
Why Americans love to make things over complicated?!?!