HOTO Self Lock Tape Measure, Retractable Measuring Tape, Precise Measurement, Great Stiffness, Shock Absorbent Base, Anti-Rust & Anti-Scratch, 10 Ft (3m)

I’ve been looking for a tape measure to fit into a very shallow drawer at my desk. I need metric and imperial measurements. I had settled on the Starrett in the picture. Even with the over molding and belt clip removed on that one it was about 0.01” too tall. Been meaning to knock the case down with some sandpaper until I found this one from HOTO. It is 0.030 slimmer with the rubber over molding and belt clip removed from the Starrett. Meanwhile, the tape is wider and easier to read.

I would give it 5 stars if it had a belt clip

Smooth roll out and roll back. Feels sturdy in your hand.

Low amounts of branding, sleek, with a nice retract button.

This is great for the various small around the house fix it needs. Easy to use and convenient.

Obviously not heavy-duty, but it is a nice tape measure for general use. Easy to read, and the plastic case is lightweight but seems pretty sturdy. The measuring tape itself isnt flimsy. It does start to droop a little by its own weight around 3 1/2 feet (starts to get a bit unwieldy around 5 feet), but it doesnt collapse and completely bend in half. Hitting the retract button feels a lot less dangerous than other tape measures Ive had. The stiffness of the measuring tape keeps it from flailing and flopping around even though it snaps back quickly. A little expensive for what it is, but if you just find that you sometimes need a tape measure, this one should do the job for a while.

This is the closest to perfection I have found in a small professional tape measure I can carry around day-to-day for work in my purse for unexpected design emergencies. I have a 35 ft tape measure that I use on the job when I need, but its far too bulky and heavy to tote around on a regular basis.

Not durable enough to use on the jobsite. Its good for a simple home tool box. Hang pictures, measure curtains general around the home use only.

This 10 tape is very light and easy to read. I need a short and small tape for my project and this one is perfect. The self lock is very handy. Very satisfied.

So clean and functional, you can also customize it with your favorite Army decal or sticker. It autolocks which is huge.