What is 3/4 on a Tape Measure?

3/4 inch is the third-tallest mark on a standard tape measure. It appears as a green tick between each half-inch mark. The decimal equivalent is 0.75 inches (19.05 mm).

On the Tape Measure

Count 3 marks of this size from the last full inch line to reach 3/4. On professional colour-coded tapes the green marks are the third-tallest marks between the inch lines.

Conversion Reference

FractionDecimalMillimetres
3/4″0.75″19.05 mm
Half of 3/40.375″9.52 mm

Common Woodworking Uses

Mortise widths, standard gap spacing, drawer slide clearance. The 3/4 mark is common in: standard framing, finish carpentry trim fitting, and cabinet construction tolerances.

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