Download ArticleExplore this Articlemethods1Reading an Inch Ruler2Reading a Metric RulerOther SectionsVideoTips and WarningsRelated ArticlesExpert InterviewReferencesArticle SummaryCo-authored byJessie Antonellis-JohnLast Updated: January 4, 2024Fact CheckedDownload ArticleNeed to measure something but getting hung up on all those lines on a ruler? You're in the right place. We're here to explain what the ruler markings mean so taking measurements will be a breeze. Whether you need to know how to read an inch ruler or how to read a metric ruler (cm ruler), this easy guide to ruler measurements has got you covered.Method 1Method 1 of 2:Reading an Inch RulerDownload Article1Get an inch ruler. You'll know it's an inch ruler because it will have 12 lines that denote inches on the ruler. 12 inches equals 1 foot (0.305m). Each foot is broken down into inches. Each inch is broken down into 15 smaller marks, equaling 16 marks in total for each inch on the ruler.[1]The longer the line on the su...
