Reading a ruler

Learn how to read a ruler and what the fraction markings mean. Plus, learn how to use a metric ruler and the decimal to metric conversions.

Need to measure something but getting hung up on all those lines on a ruler? You're in the right place. We're here to explain what the ruler markings mean so taking measurements will be a breeze. Whether you need to know how to read an...

Learn how to read a ruler and what the fraction markings mean. Plus, learn how to use a metric ruler and the decimal to metric conversions.

Ruler measurements and reading a ruler are important for any craft project you do!

Rules for reading inches on a ruler

INCHES FRACTIONS

Tape Measure Markings

A ruler used to be called a rule, and rulers would be rules. Today, the more commonly found term is ruler. The dictionary defines both the term rule and ...

How to read a ruler? Something we all need to learn. If you want to know "what are the measurements on a ruler?" This video is for you + free download.

Remember how scary it was to raise your hand in school and ask what you feared would be a "stupid" question? Hopefully we've moved beyond that childhood fear. Questions are great because they lead to answers, and answers are meant to be shared. Today's quick measuring tip came from a question in a visitor's email. Someone needed help figuring out what all those tiny marks are on a standard tape measure. We deal in fractions every day and are forever measuring quarters and eighths and…