{"product_id":"ingco-metric-steel-tape-measure-3m-16mm-hsmt08331e","title":"Ingco Metric Steel Tape Measure 3m × 16mm – HSMT08331E","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ingco steel measuring tape (HSMT08331E) is a compact 3m tape measure designed for everyday measuring tasks on site, in workshops, and at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with a pure ABS material cover and a double-button design, it’s a practical choice for toolbags and vans when you want a simple, durable metric-only tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3m × 16mm steel measuring tape for everyday measuring and layout work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetric-only scale for straightforward measurements in mm and metres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble button design for easy control during measuring and retraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure ABS material cover for durability in daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn accordance with MID II certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact size that’s easy to carry and store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied packed by plastic hanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorating and general maintenance measuring (drops, masking runs, trim lengths)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop and site measuring for quick mark-outs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY tasks where a compact tape measure is more convenient than larger models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping as a spare tape measure in toolboxes, vans, and site kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features – why it matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3m × 16mm format:\u003c\/strong\u003e a handy everyday size for common measuring jobs while staying compact and easy to carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetric-only scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e fast, clean measuring for metric workflows without switching between units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble button control:\u003c\/strong\u003e convenient handling when extending, holding, and retracting the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure ABS cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e durable casing designed to handle regular use in tool storage and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMID II (stated):\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied in accordance with MID II certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel measuring tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength \u0026amp; width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3m × 16mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetric only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eButton type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble button\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCover material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePure ABS material cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn accordance with MID II certificate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ MPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHSMT08331E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS00192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEAN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6925582142747\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Ingco steel measuring tape (HSMT08331E)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook the blade end onto an edge and extend the tape to your required length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the buttons to control the blade while you take your measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetract the blade under control to reduce wear and prevent snapping back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the tape clean and dry after use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid kinking the blade; retract smoothly to help preserve the mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a toolbox, organiser, or drawer to protect the blade and casing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccessories \u0026amp; add-ons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking pencils and markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChalk lines and string lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirit levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquares, straight edges, and rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; returns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree UK delivery on orders over £50. 28-day returns apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from London Decorators Merchants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, family-owned business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 decorating stores nationwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrade-friendly service and support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK stock with fast dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to basket\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003evisit our branch\u003c\/strong\u003e for trade essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size is this tape measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 3m × 16mm steel measuring tape, ideal for common measuring jobs where you want a compact, easy-to-carry tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it metric or imperial?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is metric only, so measurements are in millimetres and metres with no inches\/feet scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does “16mm” mean on a tape measure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16mm refers to the blade width. 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