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The black diamonds which appear every 19 3/16” on metal tape measures are for spacing I-beam “timbers.” Several wood-product manufacturers offer I-beam “timbers” as a substitute for solid lumber floor joists. The diamond marks on tape rule blades are for spacing these engineered floor joists in new construction.
What is the red dot on a tape measure?
The red is for 16-inch-on-center spacing. The common framing spacing is for wall studs, floor joists and roof rafters. There will be red marks on the tape measure if you decide to space frame at 24 inch centers.
What is the little triangle on a tape measure?
Tape measures often use small, black diamond or triangle shapes called black truss marks. They indicate truss layouts of every 19 3/16 inches. This spacing is often used by some engineered joist manufacturers. There are 5 of these marks for every 8 feet.
What is M on a measuring tape?
On many tapes (but by no means all) you will find a small red rectangle with the letter M printed inside followed by a number. The number simply denotes the year that the blade was stamped as conforming to the Measuring Instruments Directive. On the whole this will also be the year in which that tape was manufactured.
What is the 8 foot rule on a tape measure?
For every 8-foot section of your wall, there should be six studs placed 16 inches apart. That’s why there are red numbers highlighted every 16 inches. If you use the tape measure, you can note exactly where the studs are by using the red numbers and marking the studs using a pencil.
Can you measure your shoe size with a tape measure?
1) FIND YOUR SHOE SIZE: Using a tape measure or ruler, measure the distance from the back of your heel to the end of your longest toe (in mm). Most people have feet of different sizes and the length of your longest foot should determine your shoe size.
Why is there a black diamond on my tape measure?
The black diamonds which appear every 19 3/16” on metal tape measures are for spacing I-beam “timbers.” Several wood-product manufacturers offer I-beam “timbers” as a substitute for solid lumber floor joists. The diamond marks on tape rule blades are for spacing these engineered floor joists in new construction.
What is the maximum length of a long line tape?
They are available in fractional/decimal formats and lengths ranging from 50 ft to 200 ft making them ideal for many long distance measuring jobs.
What does the arrow on a tape measure mean?
Every 16 inches, you may see a double arrow, a number marked in red, or the word “STUD.” This helps you locate every stud that may run across a wall once you’ve located the first one.
How many 16th are in an inch?
In this case, there are 16 units of smaller quantity (1/16 inch) in one unit of the larger quantity. Multiply the larger-quantity amount by the number of smaller units per unit of the larger quantity. Multiplying 16 by 0.5 gives you 8, so 8/16 equals 0.5 inches.
What are the two groups that tapes are classified in?
There are two basic types of tape measures with cases: spring return pocket tape measures and long tape measures. Spring return pocket tape measures will generally fit in a pocket. They are small; the case is up to about three inches across. The tape is returned to the case by a spring mechanism.
Why is the number 16 red on a tape measure?
The red indicates 16-inch-on-center spacing. This is a common framing spacing for wall studs, floor joists and common roof rafters. If you decide to space framing at 24-inch centers, the red marks will be at every other foot marking on the tape measure.
What is the distance between the little black diamonds?
The black diamond marker on a tape measure falls between the 16-inch and 24-inch spacing. This marker is commonly used in building a concrete block chimney. But, it has other uses too. Marked at 19.2 inches apart, using this type of placement also allows for more weight loads with fewer pieces of wood.
What size shoe is 9 inches?
Kids Shoe Size Chart (Six to Ten Years) U.S. Euro Inches 4.5 36 9 inches 5 37 9.125 inches 5.5 37 9.25 inches 6 38 9.5 inches.
What size foot is 8 inches?
Women’s Size Conversions Inches CM US Sizes 9.5″ 24.1 8 9.6875″ 24.6 8.5 9.875″ 25.1 9 10″ 25.4 9.5.
How many inches is a size 5.5 shoe?
Women’s Size Conversions Inches CM US Sizes 8.5″ 21.6 5 8.75″ 22.2 5.5 8.875″ 22.5 6 9.0625″ 23 6.5.
What does 19.2 mean on a tape measure?
Support. The black diamond marks every 19.2″ on our tape rule blades. This is for spacing of engineered joists common on job sites. The 19.2 inches allows for a break at 8 foot to accommodate full sheets of plywood.
What is the difference between a measuring tape and a tape measure?
They (both UK and US ones) tend to say measuring tape is another word for tape measure (Merriam-Webster [learner’s dictionary], Oxford). Collins has measuring tape as an alternative for tape measure in its British English listings, but doesn’t include it at all in American English.
What is the use of pull push rule?
A push pull rule is a measuring tape that coils into a compact case. It is used for measuring long, short, straight lengths.
What is the longest retractable tape measure?
DWHT34201 100 ft Auto Retractable Long Tape The 100 ft.
How long is a sewing tape measure?
The most common length of a measuring tape is 60 inches ( or 152 cm), but there are tapes for sale, for example, 100 inches long (254 cm) or even longer 120” (304 cm) which can be useful for measuring longer lengths (like curtains, quilts and other home decor items).
