When using a measure, there are three main factors one might consider most important to getting the job done. Obviously accuracy tops the chart. If your measurements aren't accurate, nothing else matters. Followed by accuracy, it is a toss up whether convenience or speed is the next most vital aspect, but there is no arguing that one wants a tool that allows them to get accurate measurements quickly, and in a variety of settings. Let's take a moment to consider each of the following points to see how a laser measure can far surpass traditional measures in every category.
Accuracy- Consider the two main reasons a measurement comes out wrong; misreading the ruler and starting or ending the measurement in the wrong spot. With a laser measure, it is nearly impossible to misread the ruler as it is displayed in a digital format. Most laser measures also allow you to choose the measurement unit, so you can see it in metric or imperial and in units as small as a millimeter or as large as a meter.
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Often people using a traditional tape measure may accidentally start the measurement or end the measurement a couple of millimeters off the intended start or end point. This is especially true when trying to measure a distance that is a bit outside of your reach. For some applications, a couple of millimeters may not matter, but in situations where precision is the difference between getting the job done correctly and having to redo it, this can be a vital time saver.
Speed- If you need to take measurements constantly throughout a project, saving a minute or two on every measurement can allow you to get a job done considerably quicker. With a laser measure, all you have to do is point and click, and you have the result in seconds. You don't need to walk to and from the starting and end points or climb a ladder if you are taking a measurement from floor to ceiling.
Convenience- A laser measure allows you take long range measurements without the assistance of a helper. You can also use it with one hand, which allows you to have a hand free to take down notes as needed. Another fantastic feature of many laser measures is the ability to get an accurate measurement, even when there is no line of sight between the start and end points. You can use the measure to record the distance of two sides of a right-angled triangle, and it will work out the third via a Pythagoras function, without any complicated calculations on your part.
When comparing a laser tape measure to a traditional tape measure, there is simply no contest. A laser tape measure wins in every category.
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