What kind of ruler is used to measure waist circumference and shoulder width? Where can I buy it?

A ruler for measuring waist circumference and shoulder width is called a tape measure, which is sold in general markets and grocery stores.

Tape measure is a common measuring tool in daily life. What we often see is a steel tape measure, which is often used in construction and decoration, and is also one of the necessary tools for families. Divided into fiber tape measure, tape measure, waist measure and so on. Lu Banchi, Feng Shui ruler and secretary also belong to steel tape measure.

The tape measure can be rolled up because it has a spring. When measuring the length, the length of the ruler and the spring is actually lengthened. Once the measurement is completed, the spring in the tape measure will automatically shrink, and the ruler will also shrink under the action of the spring force, so the tape measure will be rolled up.

Extended data

The main type of tape measure is steel tape measure, followed by fiber tape measure, which is often seen by people. Many people say it's the amount of cloth, as well as the waistline (tailor's amount/clothing amount belongs to this category). In southern China and Hongkong, the tape measure is usually called a soft ruler or a ruler. Its material is PVC plastic and glass fiber, which can prevent the tape measure from being elongated during use.

Tape measure is made of glass fiber and PVC plastic, also known as fiber tape measure or soft ruler. Generally, it is metric, that is, 150 cm on one side and 60 inches on the other.

Inch is a common unit of measurement abroad, and the size of jeans is inch. In China, tape measures are often used in cities. One side is 150 cm and the other side is 45 inches. It is often said that 2 feet 1, 2 feet 2 waist, is the unit of city inch.

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Tape Measure

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-tape measure