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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.
Most tape measures are divided into 16ths of an inch. Therefore, there are 15 lines between the inch marks, all representing 1/16 of an inch. Step 3 Look for special markings Look for special markings every 16 inches. These markings aid in many do-it-yourself projects that need to be measured on 16-inch centers. Step 4 Notice the metric side Notice the metric side of the tape measure. The markings represent meters, centimeters, and millimeters. There are 100 centimeters in a meter and 10 millimeters in a centimeter. Step 5 Write your measurement Write your measurement in feet, inches, and fractions of an inch.