These quality tape measures are designed for ease in laying out patios, gardens, playing fields, fences, measuring lot lines, etc. Features include a tough A.B.S. shovel type open reel and a large crank handle with geared hub to wind the tape in at 3X normal speed. Graduations are 1/8ths, inches, and feet on one side, 100ths, 10ths and feet (engineer's scale) on the other side. A LOT of tapeline for the money. Designed to be an economy model, but it has proven to be very durable and long-lasting. It really is a bargain. FASTSPEED Rewind Fiberglass Long Tapes