HART 25' Auto-Lock Tape Measure, 0.86lbs

I absolutely love this tape measure. I always have one on hand in my home to use when doing home improvement, measuring for decorating, and furniture placement, etc. My daughter was hanging pics with my previous one and broke the retraction spring. I wanted a better one to replace it, but also something affordable. The auto lock feature on this one sold me. I had to order it online because it was sold out in the store. The auto lock is so helpful. You pull the tape out, and it automatically locks to that length. You don’t need to do anything, no struggling to lock it or keep it from rushing back in. With my old tape measures, I would usually have one of my kids pull the tape out for me so I could keep it from whirling back in. Now I can measure most things myself without that annoying issue. The tape itself is pretty strong and doesn’t bend or twist too much at longer lengths. I don’t need to measure wood for cutting, so exact precision isn’t necessary. You will see a small gap, that happens with most tape measures, between the metal end that grabs and the beginning of the tape itself. I push mine all the way to the metal when measuring. I never want to go back to a tape measure that doesn’t auto lock!

This 25ft measuring tape is exactly what I needed for both indoor and outdoor projects. The auto-lock feature is really convenient and makes measuring much easier without constant holding. It extends smoothly and is long enough for most outdoor tasks. Durable, reliable, and easy to use—definitely a great tool to have on hand.

It has big numbers in its rule, so it's really easy to read. Item has all the features you would need in a retractable measure. Like it so much, I catch myself measuring things that don't even need measuring.

I got this and loaned it to my neighbor to use when he was up on his roof. He said he lost it and couldn’t find it and I decided to get another since the price was right. Turns out he dropped it in the driveway and his wife ran over it with her GMC Yukon XL. It looks a bit scuffed up but that’s about it. Getting another as a standby.

Great deal on this measuring tape. Has centimeters and inches for precise measurements. Easy to use and the auto lock button helps to make measuring safer when working alone. I have bought a couple of these over the past few months, just because of the great price.

Great product and got it on sale! It does not wobble making it easy for a single person to use.

It sticks sometimes when releasing. It works

I had a great set of 3 tape measures, blades in different sizes from 10 to 30 feet, but they'd been used a lot and over time started being less sturdy, lock not holding the blades as good, stuff like that. And then when I lost one of them somewhere, I realized it was time to get new ones. I found this one, found a few others from the same company in the other sizes, and tried them out since the first replacements I tried from the big online site were just awful. And so far this brand's blades are holding up. Easy to use, lock well, retract consistently, easy to read. Can't ask for more.

We are in the middle of a big re model on our house. Tape measures keep breaking in us. So this one came in handy. This is a 25 feet one. What I like about it is as you pull it out it stays out. You don't need to press the button in to get it to lock. Definitely a nice feature. Only time you need to push the button is to have it go back in. Measurements are accurate and it is well made.

Immediately, out the package, I couldn’t pull the extend the measuring tape. Tried and tried but it is hopelessly stuck in the casing. Uggggg!