Automatic Telescopic Tape Measure(60in/150cm), Measuring Tape for Body,Self-Tightening Body Measuring Tape,Retractable Tape Measure for Fitness, Weight Loss, Tailor, Sewing, Handcrafts (4 PCS)

I have experience working with these types of tape measures in a weight loss clinic, so I know how difficult it can be to find a good one. Most of the poor ones come reading cm on the outside, not inches, have poor tension and don't retract well, are mismarked and start incorrectly at 0 (they need to start at 2 inches to account for the 2 inch wide handle, or are just plain inaccurate and don't measure true inches.Overall, I'm quite pleased with these. Does what it is supposed to for measuring the body, or round objects. Very lightweight, the cinch/retract button easy to find and press. Inches face towards the outside so it's easy to read, still has cm/mm on the inside. It does indeed start at 2 inches like it's supposed to. And most importantly, they're accurate! The inches actually line up perfectly with my Wescott (highly accurate) rulers.My only critique is that the tension on the auto-cinch could be a little stronger. You want to kind of help the handle of the measure tape move in the direction it should go when tightening up, then the cinch will reel in the slack. It does work, but does not snug up as much as other professional quality body measure tapes that I have used in the past. Then again, those cost 5x as much for one as this costs for two.I received this product at a discount in exchange for writing this review, but the opinions are my own and the same as I would write if I had purchased the item.

Four measuring tapes came in the same package, and the package was surprisingly small. I've attached a photo of the package side-by-side with a regular pen for size comparison.All four tapes are double-sided, in inches and centimeters, respectively. All four tapes are 60 inches (150 cm) maximum measuring length. Three of the tapes are white with black markings, and the other one is black tape with white markings. The material that is used for the tapes seems flexible, not stretchy, durable, and the lines and numbers seem "permanent" (i.e., not possible to rub off). The markings are accurate - Yes I checked them with a Westcott student ruler.Of the four tapes, 3 are retractable. The 4th one is a regular tailor's measuring tape that folds or rolls up for storage. All three retractable tapes have auto-lock and use button-press to retract. Of the three retractable tapes, one is the "traditional" type, with a round case and you pull the tape out to measure. The case is about 2 inches in diameter and less than 1/2 inch tall. It is small, takes almost no space, and perfect for putting in a purse or a pocket. The pull-out tape is less wide (about 8mm) than a traditional retractable tape. The markings start at 0. The retracting of this tape is quite fast, which is worth keeping in mind.Below I will review the other two retractable tapes, as they are the most "non-traditional".The other two retractable tapes are the same, and only different in the color of the case. They are for measuring circumferences of objects: your leg, arm, waist size, or a tree branch or a bottle... anything close to a round shape. The end of the tape slides into a slot on the case, forming a closed loop. This feature makes it possible for single-handed operations, and is very useful, for example, when you are using one hand to measure your other arm. To accomplish this operation, you first make a loose loop around the object with the tape (*might* need two hands here to put the end in the slot), and then press the button to reduce the loop (single hand from now on). The retraction of this tape is quite gentle, making it easy to find the best fit. Once reached the desired fit, you can read the measurement on the spot (more on this later). If on-the-spot reading is not convenient, the tape is auto-locked so you can let out the end of the tape and read the measurement at leisure.The initial 2-inches of the measurement is built-in on the hard plastic handle, so the curve for this portion is fixed (see side-view photo, the last one here, I believe) - which *may* bring in a small amount of error if your object is rigid and large in diameter, but compared to the large circumference in these cases, the error (if any) will be negligible. On the other hand, the closed loop here usually makes a better fit around the object, and I would generally consider the measurement more accurate than using a regular tape.You can also use these non-traditional tapes the traditional way, just be sure to align the starting markings (they start at 2 inches and 5 cm on each side, respectively) and subtract 2 inches (or 5 cm if you are using the cm side) from your final reading.Overall, these tape measures are convenient, accurate, small-size and super portable. They do a particular job more easily than the traditional tapes. The price is good too.Any suggestions for improvement? Yes. But these are very minor, and only to the non-traditional type. One is that I wish both inches and cm scales are marked on the same side (the "outside"). As seen in the photo, only the measurement in inches can be read "on-the-spot" because it is on the outside of the closed loop. Currently it is still possible to do cm reading - just take off the tape and read the inside, thanks to the auto-lock. Along the same line of "on-the-spot" measurement, I also wish the little knob on the start of the tape has some sort of mechanism to be secured in the slot (maybe magnets). Currently it just slides in. As shown in the photo, in order to read the numbers, the little knob needs to be on the bottom, and could fall out during single-hand operation.Disclaimer: I was reimbursed for the purchase of this item, for an honest review. My review was not influenced by the reimbursement. I would recommend this product, and would have bought it for myself.

What a great measuring tape. I have always had a hard time measuring myself correctly using a soft measuring tape because I would lose my place when trying to keep a finger in the right spot. You dont have to worry about that with this nifty measuring tape. There is a slot on one end of the tape that the other end gets inserted into. After you measure then you take the end out and the measuring tape stays put until you press a button for it to retract. It's no handy and it actually works really well. You receive 2 of those in the package.You also receive a soft measuring tape that is non-retractable but none the less it comes in handy quite often and is good quality. You also receive another soft measuring tape that is retractable. All in all I think this is great value for the money and you'd be surprised at how often you will use them.

What a great set of measuring tapes! The standard non-retractable tape measure comes in a small case which is great for keeping it folded up without having to resort to rubber bands or twisty ties. The retractable tape measure locks in place and retracts smoothly. And the two body measuring tapes are the perfect way to measure arms, legs, waist, chest, hips or neck sizes. They are also very handy for measuring the circumference of an object. All 4 tape measures are marked in both inches and centimeters and can measure up to 60” (~ 150cm). The centimeters are subdivided into millimeters on all 4 tapes. Inches are subdivided into eighth-inch increments on the two body measuring tapes and sixteenth-inch increments on the retractable and non-retractable tapes. Note that you have to remove the body measuring tapes to read the measurement in centimeters however since the tape locks in place, this is not an issue. The whole set is a great bargain!