Great value for money when you need a combination imperial and metric tape measure. The quality of this tape is suitable for DIY enthusiasts. The outstanding result I got was between 8 and 9 feet. If you're a heavy user and need to measure things outdoors, it rains a lot or the sun shines a lot, I'd look at the Stanley FatMax (made in the US from parts overseas). But the cost of FatMax or DeWalt from the US is insane. My Craftsman model, CMHT37326S, has imperial and metric markings clearly visible against a white background. Given the cost and quality, this is good value for a DIY enthusiast.