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How Do You Measure Decimals On A Ruler? [Solved]

Simply count the number of spaces between graduations or marks contained within a single inch. If there are 10 the smallest graduation or mark is 1/10” or 0.1” as a decimal. If there are 100 the smallest graduation or mark is 1/100" or 0.01" as a decimal, etc.

Decimal Scale Video

From http://www.ubatc.edu/course-d/intro-draft/tools_lessons.htm.

Decimals & Percents-Ruler: 64ths and 16ths

Number Success

Read an engineers` tape measure (in decimal feet)

Prerequisite: Read a metric