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Architectural Scaling and Unit Conversion

How to Read an Inch Ruler / Tape

Key Takeaways

  • Learn the anatomy of an inch ruler
  • Use the visual cues of a ruler to calculate distance and help you simplify fractions

References

Weldnotes.com. (2015). How to Read an Inch Ruler or Tape Measure [video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQOBkOJQFwE