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It is a standard construction measurement. Most homes have studs at 16 inch intervals.

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How long is 1516th of an inch?

were is 15/16" of an inch on the measure tape


What is the mark at every 16 inch in measuring tape?

The stud distance in houses.


What is 4 marks on the inch part using the 16th of an inch part on a tape measure converted into inch fractions?

if each mark is 1/16 inch then 4 marks is 4/16 inch = 1/4 inch


What is the smallest length marked on a 12 inch ruler?

A millimeter, as almost every 12 inch ruler has centimeters and millimeters on the opposite side of where inches are marked.


If someone is 63 inches and measure one mark less than a half what is that inquemet just before the half mark?

It depends on the measuring instrument (tape or ruler) being used. Some are marked in 1/8 inch, some in 1/10 inch, some in 1/16 inch and, rarely for such long rulers, 1/32 inch.


What does .15 look like on a tape measure?

Well, .125 is 1/8 of an inch. If the tape measure is marked in sixteenths, 1/8 would be the 2nd line from the beginning of an inch. Then estimate or eyeball 1/4 of the way to the next line and that is rougly .15 on a tape measure. This is how I would figure this out. If someone knows a better way, please share.


Why 16 inch mark provided on measuring tape?

Because that is a common stud placing in frame buildings.


What is 5.1 inches on a tape measure?

On a standard tape measure, 5.1 inches would be represented by the fifth line after the 1-inch mark. Each inch is divided into 16 equal parts, so the 5.1 inch mark would fall between the 5-inch mark and the 6-inch mark. It is important to note that some tape measures may have additional markings for greater precision, such as 1/8 or 1/16 inch increments.


What can you measure with a tape measure?

Lengths - in units that are marked on the tape measure.


What is the meaning of the mark in every 16 inch in a measuring tape?

mujhe nhi pta..inch tape waalon ne chutiya kaat rakha hai.......maul lo roj lo....jai gyan devta....jai badhra kali...


How much does scotch tape weigh per inch?

Scotch tape typically weighs around 0.1 ounce per inch.


What is the smallest unit of measurement on tape measures and or ruler?

The smallest unit of measurement on most tape measures and rulers is typically 1/16 inch or 1 millimeter. Some high-precision instruments may have markings for 1/32 inch or even smaller increments.