A tape measure can come in handy for home improvement projects, car repair, or to track how fast your children are growing.

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You can even use it to draw circles. Latch on, lock the measure ... is also its own measuring tool. On the back, it will tell you how long it is so you don't have to curl the tape to measure ...

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You've no doubt encountered a number of measuring tools in your lifetime. Common tools used for measuring range from the familiar 12-inch wooden ruler that we used in grade school to precision ...

Ever noticed the loose end on a tape measure? Learn why it’s designed that way and how it helps you measure accurately.

That’s because the tape is both robust and flexible; can be stored in a small container when retracted; and can reach far ...

Steel measuring tape is an interesting material, in that it's rigid enough to hold its shape when extended, but flexible enough that it gives way under pressure. Scientists have taken advantage of ...