how do you read a tape measure?

Answer 1

Just like any other rule Art. This is pretty basic stuff and if your having problems with this, you gotta be worried about what ever your trying to tackle.

Answer 2

A tape measure blade is marked both in inches and in feet. The end hook always appears to be loose and this is intentional. It's designed to slide a distance equal to its own thickness so both inside and outside measurements will be accurate. The upper scale is in 1/16-inch increments, so it reads 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16, 7/8, 15/16, and 1-inch. The bottom scale reads in 1/16-inch increments as well, so it reads 1/16, 1/8, 3/16-inch, and so on. Studs read out at 16-inch on center, and are normally marked in red. Trusses or floor joists read out at 2-foot on center and are normally marked in black.

Answer 3

with your eyes! Seriously though, if you don't understand the markings, you can buy one that's marked with 1/8", 1/4", etc on the tape

Answer 4

I take it you're a woman.

Just get a man to do it.