Ruler is thick and strong as far as I can tell, but 90 degrees. inches/centimeters on the opposite (left)/rectangular side), so if you want to measure 10cm to the left and then 10cm to the right, you _cannot_ . b/c says "3.9" on one side instead. Also, I had significant wear on the numerals/measurement marks which I have little use for at home for crafting/sewing. I don't have any major suggestions for fixing the right-left problem, but it would be much better if the numbers were engraved rather than silk-screened.