1. Measurement in American Construction Trades
By: Mr. Weimer

2. Feet & Inches Symbols represent feet and inches
Feet….. 3 feet = 3 ft. = 3’
Inches…. 10 inches = 10 in. = 10”
I am 5’ 11” tall….
Commonly used in architectural plans and measurements longer than tape measures

3. Features of a Tape Measure
Several technologies within one unit…
Sliding hook

4. The Lock.

5. Foot Markers.

6. Stud Spacing & Repeating Scale
16” on center (o.c.)

7. Floor Truss Spacing.
Approximately 19.2”

8. Deciphering the Fractions
1 inch = 2/2 = 4/4 = 8/8 = 16/16
Wholes, Halves, quarters, eighths, sixteenths
1” , ½”, ¼” , 1/8”, 1/16”
Start with whole inches….tack on the remainder.
1 3/16” /16” 6’ 10 5/8”

9. Assignment: Google search “The Ruler Game”
Play at least 5 games – try to improve your score each time.
Measure designated points in the room and fill out handout & turn in.