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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


Where is 2.9375 on a tape measure?

To locate 2.9375 on a tape measure, first convert it to a fraction: 0.9375 is equivalent to 15/16. Therefore, 2.9375 inches is 2 inches plus 15/16 of an inch. On a tape measure, find the 2-inch mark and then count 15 small divisions to the right, which represent 1/16-inch increments, to reach the precise measurement of 2.9375 inches.


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 .65 on a tape measure?

Ah, a tape measure is a wonderful tool for creating beautiful things! If you see .65 on a tape measure, that means you are looking at 65 hundredths of an inch. Just a tiny fraction of an inch, but every little bit adds up to a masterpiece!


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...