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  • Jul 12, 2007, 04:31 AM
    pawar_bb
    Measuring tape black marking
    Hello,
    I am working as engineer in MNC, Pune
    I want to know , what is meaning of black marking on measuring tape at 16inch, 32inch,48inch and so on
  • Jul 12, 2007, 04:37 AM
    iAMfromHuntersBar
    Ignore me!

    J
  • Jul 12, 2007, 04:40 AM
    iAMfromHuntersBar
    Sorry, ignore that last post! Lol!

    Here's the real answer!

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lowes.com
    There will normally be some sort of easily discernible highlight located every 16" on the face of the tape. In most cases the number denoting the length in inches will have a red, rectangular background. These marks help the user mark for 16" on center (OC) when framing walls, floors and rafters.

    From Using and Maintaining a Tape Measure

    So it's for marking out framing then!

    Sorry for the first answer!

    J

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