Features
- 13 ft max reach for one-person measurements
- 16 ft total blade length
- Compact design (~20% smaller) for improved grip
- Integrated finger brake for blade control
- Double-sided print for vertical and overhead measurements
- Removable magnetic hook for attachment to metal surfaces
- Fractional blade graphics for quick readings
- Wear-resistant blade coating
Specifications
| Electronic | Yes |
| Case Material | Plastic |
| Magnetic | True |
| Measuring Format | SAE |
| Lockable | Yes |
| Belt Clip | True |
| Blade Material | Steel |
| Blade Width | 1.125 in |
| Blade Length | 16 ft |
| Max Reach | 13 ft |
| Opt Sku | DW-DWHT39116S |
| Mpn | DWHT39116S |
| Upc/Gtin | 076174391169 |
| Product Type | Tape Measures & Wheels |
| Shipping Weight | 1.00 |
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16-foot compact magnetic tape measure with a removable magnetic hook and finger brake. The blade has double-sided markings and fractional graphics for vertical and overhead readings, and a wear-resistant coating. The unit is compact (about 20% smaller) to improve grip and provides an extended reach capability up to 13 ft for one-person measurements.
Project Ideas
Business
Solo Picture Hanging Service
Offer fast gallery wall, mirror, and shelf installation. Use the magnetic hook to anchor to starter screws or corner bead and pull accurate spans up to 13 ft without an assistant. Package pricing per wall/piece and upsell templated layouts for speed and consistency.
Window Treatment Measuring Pro
Provide precise, on-site measurements for blinds, shades, and curtain hardware. Double-sided markings simplify inside-mount and overhead header measurements, while the finger brake captures exact inside dimensions. Partner with installers/retailers for referral fees and volume.
Field Measure for Steel & Carpentry
Serve welders and trim carpenters by capturing accurate cut lists on sites with steel beams, railings, or metal studs. The removable magnetic hook snaps to metal for stable pulls, reducing rework. Deliver annotated sketches and charge per visit with rush and complexity add-ons.
Rental Turn Prep Measuring
Work with property managers to measure flooring runs, backsplash lengths, shelving, and hardware locations during unit turnovers. The compact tape speeds room-to-room work and fractional graphics minimize calculation errors for takeoffs. Bundle with light install services.
Content + Workshops: Tape Mastery
Build a brand teaching one-person measuring, vertical/overhead tricks, and fractional reading. Create short-form videos and downloadable checklists; monetize via affiliate links, sponsorships, and paid workshops at makerspaces or hardware stores featuring the tape’s magnetic hook and finger brake techniques.
Creative
Magnetic Solo Layout Rig
Mount a steel angle or metal strip along a wall or bench and clip the tape’s removable magnetic hook to it to create a quick, repeatable reference line for laying out shiplap, wainscoting, or tile. The 13 ft reach lets you measure full walls solo, double-sided markings help with vertical spacing, and the finger brake keeps the blade steady while you mark.
Gallery Wall Grid Template
Build a reusable cardboard/plywood template for common frame offsets and centers. Use the fractional graphics for fast, accurate layout and the double-sided print for overhead and stairway alignment. Anchor the tape by magnetizing to a starter screw so you can pull consistent spacing from a fixed centerline by yourself.
String-Light Canopy Planner
Plan and hang backyard or patio string lights by hooking the magnet to metal eye screws or brackets and walking out spans up to 13 ft solo. Use the overhead/vertical readings to maintain consistent sag heights, and the finger brake to hold exact droop while you set each anchor point.
Precision Inlay Cutting Board
Design a segmented or chevron cutting board with tight, repeatable dimensions. The fractional blade graphics reduce math for strip widths, the compact body improves control on the bench, and the double-sided markings make diagonal checks and symmetry quick during glue-up and trimming.
Ceiling Mural Grid Transfer
Transfer a scaled design to a ceiling by magnetizing the hook to a T-bar or metal ledger and extending the tape overhead for straight, accurate grid lines. The 13 ft reach minimizes ladder moves, while double-sided markings keep readings visible above your head for safer, faster marking.