The main type of tape measure is steel tape measure, followed by fiber tape measure, which is commonly seen as a tape measure. Many people refer to it as a cloth measure, as well as a waist measure (both tailor's and garment measuring measures belong to this category). In the south of China and Hong Kong, it is commonly referred to as a tape measure or a tape measure. The material is PVC plastic and glass fiber, which can prevent the tape from being stretched during use.

The head of the tape measure is loose to facilitate our measurement. When measuring with a tape measure, there are two methods of measurement. One is hanging on an object, and the other is pressing against it. The difference between the two methods of measurement is the thickness of the iron sheet at the head of the tape measure. The purpose of loosening the tape head is to compensate for the iron sheet on the tape head when it is pressed against an object.