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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.
Definition of tape measure: A steel strip used by builders and surveyors to measure distances, usually graded in feet, tenths, and hundredths of a foot for use insurveying and engineering. Or, graded in feet, inches, and fractio...