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What the hell is this measurement?

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SmugOldBag · 29/05/2022 23:07

What is the measurement on the this tape measure? I'm so ridiculously confused!

Is that 17.5 cm or is it 16.5 cm?

Two degrees and I can't work out how to use a tape measure! Blush

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SmugOldBag · 29/05/2022 23:09

Would help with picture

What the hell is this measurement?
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potteringinmysocks · 29/05/2022 23:09

Can see the photo but if it's between the 17 and 18 it's 17.5

ClumpingBambooIsALie · 29/05/2022 23:09

Would be a lot easier if we could see zero.

SmugOldBag · 29/05/2022 23:10

Oh god DH has claimed it's just 17cm based on where the number is. Ffs!

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MarmiteCoriander · 29/05/2022 23:10

Where the paper is, I would say 17.5cm, BUT, your tape measure starts at 5cm!!! Confused

potteringinmysocks · 29/05/2022 23:11

No I think it's 17.5 the 17 is the top full line. To know for sure show is number 1,2,3

FedUpToTheBackTooth · 29/05/2022 23:11

Why does your tape measure start at 5 cm? Is it just how the photo was taken?

FictionalCharacter · 29/05/2022 23:12

17.5 - actually looks closer to 17.6.
It’s very clearly more than 17, what is your DH on about?!

SmugOldBag · 29/05/2022 23:12

ClumpingBambooIsALie · 29/05/2022 23:09

Would be a lot easier if we could see zero.

That's part of the problem isn't it. There is no zero as it's a body measurement device. It starts at 5 to allow for the size of the device.

Here it is as it's used

What the hell is this measurement?
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watcherintherye · 29/05/2022 23:13

If you could see 0 -1, it would be easier as you could then see which line the number is supposed to be attached to.

123ZYX · 29/05/2022 23:13

I'm certain it's 16.5. I have a similar (annoying) tape measure

SnowdropsInSpring · 29/05/2022 23:14

I thought it was 17 - that's what the little line oss pointing at.

watcherintherye · 29/05/2022 23:14

Oops! x post.

xyzandabc · 29/05/2022 23:14

Where is the 0, 1, 2? If you see where 1 is, then you'll know if 17 is on the big line or between the lines.

GeorgesMarvelousCalpol · 29/05/2022 23:14

I agree with your DH. I think it's bang on 17.
Not sure if that's good or bad?

Bigthicksliceoftoast · 29/05/2022 23:15

I’d say 17cm

what are you trying to measure?

Newestname002 · 29/05/2022 23:15

123ZYX · 29/05/2022 23:13

I'm certain it's 16.5. I have a similar (annoying) tape measure

So do I. 🌹

potteringinmysocks · 29/05/2022 23:15

The full line is the start of the number so it's 17.5

What the hell is this measurement?
ClumpingBambooIsALie · 29/05/2022 23:16

SmugOldBag · 29/05/2022 23:12

That's part of the problem isn't it. There is no zero as it's a body measurement device. It starts at 5 to allow for the size of the device.

Here it is as it's used

In that case I think it's poorly designed, and you're going to need to do some measurements of the body of the device to work out how it's meant to be interpreted.

ClumpingBambooIsALie · 29/05/2022 23:17

Actually, I think the upper tape on pottering's image is showing a tape that's the same style, so go with that maybe?

nearlyspringyay · 29/05/2022 23:17

17.5

SlatsandFlaps · 29/05/2022 23:17

It is 17cm. Look at where the numbers are, there's a little line next to it then the big lines in between the numbers are .5cm. So it's 17cm

LadyLolaRuben · 29/05/2022 23:17

17.5cm. I have same tape measure by looks of it

123ZYX · 29/05/2022 23:18

If you could see the end it would look like this. Green arrows show where the actual measurement is

What the hell is this measurement?
MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 29/05/2022 23:18

GeorgesMarvelousCalpol · 29/05/2022 23:14

I agree with your DH. I think it's bang on 17.
Not sure if that's good or bad?

Yes,it's clearly 17

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