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Jul 17, 2026 9:53 AM

25' Milwaukee Compact Tape Measure w/ Fractional Scale

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Home Depot has 25' Milwaukee Compact Tape Measure w/ Fractional Scale (42-22-1725) on sale for $11.97. Shipping is free. Otherwise, select free store pickup where stock permits.

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Product Details:
  • 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

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  • This offer matches this Popular Frontpage Deal which received over 70 Thumbs Up from the community.
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 300 Home Depot customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Rokket | Staff
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Home Depot has 25' Milwaukee Compact Tape Measure w/ Fractional Scale (42-22-1725) on sale for $11.97. Shipping is free. Otherwise, select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for sharing this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Product Details:
  • 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

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • This offer matches this Popular Frontpage Deal which received over 70 Thumbs Up from the community.
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 300 Home Depot customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Rokket | Staff

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This Milwaukee 25 foot compact tape measure stands out for its sturdy feel, long standout, and handy finger brake groove, with the fractional scale adding a practical touch for quick measurements. The compact size is meant to fit easily in a tool bag or pocket, though the tape is repeatedly described as heavy and not especially compact. The blade is printed on one side only, and the tape can twist or bend when extended, especially past about 4 to 5 feet. A solid option if those tradeoffs do not matter.

Common Questions (4)

  • It is compact enough to fit in a tool bag, drawer, or pocket, but multiple comments say it feels larger and heavier than expected. Several compare it unfavorably to lighter tapes, so the main tradeoff is Milwaukee branding and features versus bulk.

    darrenyoungkonoplyaeeagleOliveRock4174

  • No, the measurements are only printed on one side. That matters if you want double-sided printing for easier reading in awkward positions, but it is not a feature of this model.

    Manariusarotangeeaglegoggslickster

  • It has a fractional scale, a sturdy build, a long standout, and a comfortable finger-brake groove under the base. Those features make quick measurements and one-handed control easier, especially if you like Milwaukee's tape layout.

    darrenyoungjlbriseno82goggslickster

  • The lock and standout can vary by unit, and the tape may twist or bend when extended, especially past about 4-5 feet. That can make longer measurements frustrating if the blade is not held very straight.

    goggslickster

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Jul 17, 2026 12:25 PM
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darrenyoungJul 17, 2026 12:25 PM
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$12 for a Milwaukee tape measure is a pretty good deal. The compact size makes it easy to keep in a tool bag, drawer, or even a pocket, while the fractional scale is a nice bonus for quick measurements.
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Jul 17, 2026 12:40 PM
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konoplyaJul 17, 2026 12:40 PM
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Quote from darrenyoung View quoted comment :
$12 for a Milwaukee tape measure is a pretty good deal. The compact size makes it easy to keep in a tool bag, drawer, or even a pocket, while the fractional scale is a nice bonus for quick measurements.
It's not compact by any means and it's quite heavy. I've been using hyper tough tape measures from Walmart which are lighter and have been very durable so far.
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Jul 17, 2026 1:59 PM
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Jul 17, 2026 1:59 PM
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Is it printed on both sides? I heard it's important
Jul 17, 2026 3:06 PM
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LarryMJul 17, 2026 3:06 PM
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Its showing $19 for me
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Jul 17, 2026 3:07 PM
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ManariusJul 17, 2026 3:07 PM
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Quote from Cartier View quoted comment :
Is it printed on both sides? I heard it's important
Not sure if it's important. It's important to some people. But either way, the pictures show it is not printed on both sides.
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Jul 17, 2026 3:49 PM
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theshopper2022Jul 17, 2026 3:49 PM
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Metric on one edge would be better.
Last edited by theshopper2022 July 17, 2026 at 03:51 PM.
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Jul 17, 2026 4:15 PM
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astP3ZJul 17, 2026 4:15 PM
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I have this tape measure and can confirm the measurements are only on one side.

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Jul 17, 2026 6:36 PM
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WH0414Jul 17, 2026 6:36 PM
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Great tools
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Jul 18, 2026 3:36 AM
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uscgmkcJul 18, 2026 3:36 AM
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Solid deal. Milwaukee makes good gear
Jul 18, 2026 3:41 AM
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StanleyT6003Jul 18, 2026 3:41 AM
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Seems like a great deal!
Jul 18, 2026 4:30 AM
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dogedogegoJul 18, 2026 4:30 AM
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Double sided is worth the extra cost, I'm gonna just wait until this year's black friday
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Jul 18, 2026 2:47 PM
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eeagleJul 18, 2026 2:47 PM
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Quote from darrenyoung View quoted comment :
$12 for a Milwaukee tape measure is a pretty good deal. The compact size makes it easy to keep in a tool bag, drawer, or even a pocket, while the fractional scale is a nice bonus for quick measurements.
I bought this last sale based on the "compact size" and found it every bit as large and heavy as my DeWalt measure that is also printed on both sides that occasionally comes in handy.
Jul 19, 2026 6:14 PM
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heavenswrathJul 19, 2026 6:14 PM
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Let's get some 16' deals!
Jul 19, 2026 11:49 PM
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HueyTheJul 19, 2026 11:49 PM
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Generic 25 foot is $3 for those that don't care about brands or "compact" size: Komelon SM5425 Speed Mark Gripper Acrylic Coated Steel Blade Measuring Tape, 1-Inch X 25Ft , White - Tape Reels - Amazon.com
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Jul 20, 2026 2:35 AM
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OliveRock4174Jul 20, 2026 2:35 AM
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Quote from konoplya View quoted comment :

It's not compact by any means and it's quite heavy. I've been using hyper tough tape measures from Walmart which are lighter and have been very durable so far.
literally just came here to say its heavy, almost 2x the weight of my others.
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