Printable measuring tape

Use this printable measuring tape to measure larger distances. The tape consists of two parts, which can be glued together. Also, there is an inversed measuring tape which can be glued to regular one to get a centered measuring tape of 48 inches.

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Before you download and use our rulers, make sure to check our Use License.

Our rulers are free for personal use. What this means is that you can use them for free for your personal projects without asking for permission, but you cannot distribute them (upload them on any other site or reproduce them in any other medium) or sell them.

Step 1 Download your ruler

Measuring tape (24″ | 1/16 inches)

A4 Letter
Measuring tape (24″ | 1/16 inches)

Measuring tape (24″ | 60cm)

A4 Letter
Measuring tape (24″ | 60cm)

Measuring tape (24″ | reversed)

Letter
Measuring tape (24″ | reversed)

Measuring tape (24″ | 1/8 inches)

A4 Letter
Measuring tape (24″ | 1/8 inches)

Measuring tape (24″ | half inches)

A4 Letter
Measuring tape (24″ | half inches)

Measuring tape (24″ | Centered)

Letter
Measuring tape (24″ | Centered)

Step 2 Set up your printer

After opening the Ruler with Adobe Reader (download it here) press on the Print button step2 Use the following printer settings:
  • Set Page Scaling to None
  • Click Properties. Set Page Size to Letter or A4 (depending on the used paper)
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Step 3 Test your ruler

Test your rulerHold a blank paper against your ruler as shown on the image. Letter sized paper should measure 27,94 centimeters or 11 inch vertically. A4 sized paper should measure 29,7 centimeters or 11,6 inch vertically.

BTW, be careful with your spelling: in case you didn't know, ruller with double-L is incorrect :)