Understanding Tape Measure Fractions

Why is the ability to read a tape measure important?

• It is required for driving.

• It makes you a math genius.

• It helps in cooking.

• It helps in becoming a high paid carpenter.

What is the fraction represented by the mark halfway between two inches?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/8

• 1/16

If you divide 1/2 in half, what fraction do you get?

• 1/16

• 1/8

• 1/32

• 1/4

What is the next fraction after 1/8 when you keep halving?

• 1/4

• 1/64

• 1/16

• 1/32

How do you identify the marks for 1/8, 3/8, 5/8, and 7/8?

• By counting by multiples of 4

• By counting by even numbers

• By counting by odd numbers

• By counting by prime numbers