How Do You Learn To Read A Ruler Marked In 16Ths?
We measure the things around us every day, using gallons, miles, minutes–and inches. Most rulers used in the U.S. that measure inches mark measurements as small as a sixteenth of an inch. Counting all those little spaces is difficult–particularly for those of us whose eyes are aging a bit. Here are a few easy ways to read those teensy marks. Always start from the beginning. Does your ruler have some space between the end of the ruler and the first long mark? This line marks zero. A space before the zero mark allows a decorative end to the ruler but it also insures that you’ll always have an accurate zero starting point if the end of the ruler begins to wear down. If you need to use the smallest measure on a ruler, you’ll get more accurate readings if you use a wood ruler with some space before the zero point or a metal ruler that doesn’t wear with use. Look at your ruler. There will be a set of numbers, each of which is next to a long line. Most rulers have 12 numbers marking inches.
