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The small black diamonds, or triangles (diamonds are more commonly found), on the top scale of the tape measure starting at 19.2 inches are for truss layouts for 8-foot sheet goods. They are also known as the black truss markings. They provide a quick visual for the tape user and speed up the measuring process.
Things You'll Need. 1  Tape measure. 2  Use a tape measure. This is the least accurate way to determine measurement, but it will give you a general idea of your diamond carat weight. 3  Print out a carat size comparison chart. This is less accurate than a tape measure, but will give you a general idea your diamond's carat size.