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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.
Full Answer. Using a tape measure, measure the length, width and depth of current sink or of the area accommodating the sink. Using a tape measure, measure the width of the countertop and the width of the sink to the backsplash and to the counter's edge. To ensure proper measurements, double-check and refer to the original sink if available. The new sink should be approximately the same size.