Features
- Fractional blade markings (readable to 1/8 inch)
- Manual slide lock to hold blade extended
- Includes two common sizes: 25 ft and 16 ft
- Durable metal case
- Protective coating on blade to resist wear
Specifications
| Blade Lengths | 25 ft; 16 ft |
| Measurement Accuracy | Provides accurate measurements to the nearest 1/8 inch |
| Case Material | Metal |
| Lock Type | Slide (manual) |
| Height | 2.2 in |
| Length (Product Listing) | 7.9 in |
| Width | 3.5 in |
| Weight | 1.4 lb |
| Includes | One 25-foot tape measure and one 16-foot tape measure |
| Product Application | Measuring |
| Manufacturer | beyond by BLACK+DECKER |
| Upc | 885911727808 |
| Gtin | 00885911727808 |
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Set of two retractable tape measures (25 ft and 16 ft) with fractional blade markings, a manual slide lock, metal case construction and a protective blade coating designed to reduce wear.
Project Ideas
Business
On-Demand Art & TV Mounting
Offer a mobile service to mount TVs, mirrors, and gallery walls with precise spacing. Use the 25 ft tape for room centering and the 16 ft for tight spots. Charge per item plus a layout fee, and upsell cable concealment and hardware.
Furniture Fit & Floor-Plan Consults
Provide in-home measuring and simple scaled floor plans to help clients choose furniture that fits. Measure wall lengths, door clearances, and circulation paths; deliver a shopping guide with max dimensions. Partner with local furniture stores for referrals.
Custom Growth Chart Ruler Shop
Start an Etsy/pop-up shop making personalized wooden growth charts. Use the fractional markings for clean tick accuracy; offer laser-burned names, stain options, and gift packaging. Batch production with set jigs for efficiency.
Window Treatments Pre-Measure
Partner with blind/shade retailers to offer accurate on-site measurements per window. Capture width/height to 1/8 in, note mounting style and obstructions, and deliver a clean cut sheet. Charge per opening and bundle with installation.
Realtor Listing Prep & Staging Assist
Measure rooms and plan optimal furniture/Art placement for photo day. Ensure balanced layouts, consistent art heights, and clear pathways. Provide a quick report with dimensions and recommendations; bill per room or per listing.
Creative
Heirloom Wooden Growth Chart
Make a 6–7 ft wall-mounted growth chart that looks like an oversized ruler. Use the 25 ft tape to mark accurate foot and inch lines and the fractional markings to burn or paint clean 1/8 in ticks. Personalize with names and dates; seal for longevity.
Gallery Wall Grid Layout
Plan and hang a picture frame gallery wall with perfect spacing. Use the 16 ft tape for quick centerlines and equal gaps between frames, lock the blade to transfer repeating measurements, and mark level rows and columns before drilling.
Raised Garden Bed + Trellis
Build uniform raised beds and a matching trellis. Measure and mark boards to identical lengths, keep screw spacing consistent, and ensure square corners by checking diagonals with the 25 ft tape. Add evenly spaced trellis slats for climbing plants.
Giant Yard Games Set
Create cornhole boards and a giant tumbling block set. Use the tape for consistent block dimensions and board cutouts, verify regulation cornhole hole placement (9 in center, 12 in from top), and mark scoring lines. Finish with outdoor sealant.
String Art Skyline
Transfer a skyline silhouette onto a wood board with a measured grid. Use the tape to create a 1 in or 1/2 in grid, hammer nails at precise coordinates, and weave string to form crisp lines. The lock holds the blade extended for solo measuring.