Judging by the sound of newbies saying it was "too hard to read with all the numbers and stuff" above, this just goes to prove the carpenters' motto true is; "Do your best and caulk the rest!" Don't listen to her. This is a great tape measure when you need imperial and metric units in your daily work. I do and I love it. You know it's on your hip, and if not, without feeling it. She's a big, ugly girl, but she's strong and will always be there for you!