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Are you confused by how to read a measuring tape in meters, and what all those lines and numbers mean? Is it your first time navigating the metric system? If so, don’t be intimidated—the process can seem complicated at first, but once you learn what everything means, you’ll be able to record and convert the numbers you want in no time. Though you may be used to using the imperial system, most of the world uses the metric system—so by learning to read a measuring tape in meters, you’re picking up a really useful skill! [1] X Research source
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- ↑ https://sciencing.com/read-metric-tape-measure-4472324.html
- ↑ Gino Colucci. Home Improvement Specialist. Expert Interview. 14 January 2021.
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-use-a-tape-measure/
- ↑ https://www.inchcalculator.com/how-to-use-tape-measure/
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-use-a-tape-measure/
- ↑ https://www.unitconverters.net/length/cm-to-m.htm
- ↑ https://www.inchcalculator.com/how-to-use-tape-measure/
- ↑ https://www.metric-conversions.org/length/millimeters-to-meters.htm
- ↑ https://www.metric-conversions.org/length/centimeters-to-meters.htm
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