Home Depot has
25' Milwaukee Compact Tape Measure w/ Fractional Scale (42-22-1725) on sale for
$11.97.
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About this item:- Stiff Blade
- Anti-Tear Coating Reinforces the First 6" of Blade
- Fractional Scale
- Finger Stop Protects from Blade Retraction
- Impact Resistant Body
- Smooth Retraction
- 12' Reach, 9' Standout
- Wire Form Belt Clip Reduces Pocket Tearing
- Lanyard Loop
- 1" Wide Blade
Community Reviews
This Milwaukee 25 foot compact tape measure stands out for its easy to read block font and fractional scale, making measurements clearer than many similar tapes. The smooth action, handy feel, and solid build get repeated praise, and the markings are especially useful for less experienced users. The main knocks are that it is not double sided and the compact label feels misleading because it is the same size and weight as other 25 foot tapes. A practical pick if readability matters more than true compactness.
Common Questions (5)
Yes. The block font and fractional scale are easy to read, and several comments describe it as easier to read than most similar tape measures. That makes it a good fit if you want clear 1/8 and 1/16 markings without squinting.
It is described as durable and well made, with one user calling it one of the best durable tape measures they own. Another report says it survived about 20 drops, though the anti-tear coating reportedly tore quickly.
Yes, if you want clearly numbered fractional markings, this model is a strong fit. If you need the 1/8 and 1/16 marks spelled out even more explicitly, the FastCap PSSR-25 or PSSR-16 is suggested as an alternative.
No, it is not double-sided. The lack of markings on both sides is noted as a drawback, but it is not a deal breaker for users who mainly want the easy-to-read front-side scale.
It is called compact, but one comment says it is the same size and just as heavy as other 25 ft. tape measures. If you want a truly smaller tape, the 16 ft. compact version is mentioned as the better daily-use option.
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