This compact 5m 16ft roughneck e z read® tough tape is perfect for everyday measuring tasks in tight spaces, workshops, and domestic applications. The shorter length makes it lightweight and pocket friendly, ideal for trade professionals who need a reliable tape measure that won't weigh them down throughout the working day. Despite its compact size, this tape delivers full professional performance with a 27mm blade width that provides excellent standout for accurate measurements. The durable chrome outer casing protects the internal mechanism, whilst the strong metal belt clip keeps the tape securely attached and accessible. The double sided e z read® blade displays both metric and imperial graduations with every 1 8in clearly marked. Stud marking every 16in and truss marking every 40cm speed up framework tasks. The nylon coating resists rust and extends blade life, whilst the powerful non slip brake locks measurements firmly in place. The double ended magnetic hook facilitates one person measuring, and shock absorbing recoil enhances user comfort. Features and benefits bull compact length ideal for everyday tasks and confined spaces bull lightweight and pocket friendly for all day carrying bull 27mm blade width for reliable standout bull magnetic hook enables hands free operation bull nylon coated blade resists rust and wear specifications scale imperial metric length 5m 16ft blade width 27mm