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Compact 16-ft Tape Measure

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt Compact 16-ft Tape Measure

4.4
388
Review
 4.4 out of 5
388 Reviews


81% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise the tape measure for large, easy-to-read markings, durable construction, and exceptional value, especially in twin-pack offerings. The high-contrast white tape with double-sided numbering is frequently highlighted as superior for visibility in any lighting. Many reviewers describe the wide blade as sturdy and robust, comparing it favorably to industry standards. A small number report isolated failures like tape breakage or spring issues, but these are vastly outweighed by widespread endorsement of reliability and performance. Overall, most customers consider it an excellent value purchase they would buy again.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
388 Customer Reviews

Good Cap

Would Recommend

Got the job done

May 12, 2026
From Compact 2 -Pack 25-ft Tape Measure Verified Purchaser
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Very good quality

I’ve been used this for the last two years and I really like

May 11, 2026
From Compact 2 -Pack 25-ft Tape Measure Verified Purchaser
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No other opinions

Would Recommend

I dont like having the fractions on there, makes the tape hard to read

May 9, 2026
From Compact wide blade 35-ft Tape Measure Verified Purchaser
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Blade lock failure

Would Not Recommend

wide no twist blade, 128" standout. Blade lock failed (plastic blade friction piece) after ~10 uses.

May 8, 2026
From Compact 25-ft Tape Measure
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Great price

Would Recommend

Great style and love the product

May 6, 2026
From Compact 25-ft Tape Measure Verified Purchaser
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N/A

Would Recommend

N/A

May 6, 2026
From Compact 25-ft Tape Measure Verified Purchaser
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Measuring up

Would Recommend

Great product

May 4, 2026
From Compact wide blade 35-ft Tape Measure Verified Purchaser
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Products you know work

Would Recommend

Ive used this product before so I know it works. Thats why I bought this tape measure

May 2, 2026
From Compact 25-ft Tape Measure Verified Purchaser
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Tired of the old yard stick-take a look at this

Would Recommend

Measures easily -stores right on the old belt

May 2, 2026
From Compact 30-ft Tape Measure Verified Purchaser
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Very rugged

Would Recommend

Ergonomic and durable

April 30, 2026
From Compact 25-ft Tape Measure Verified Purchaser
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Good tape for the money

Tape itself is awesome. The plastic in the clip is a little weak and can snap if torqued

April 29, 2026
From Compact 2 -Pack 25-ft Tape Measure Verified Purchaser
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Excellent materials.

Nice tape measure, Nice size, not too small. Solid materials.

April 28, 2026
From Compact 25-ft Tape Measure Verified Purchaser
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Kobalt measuring tape

Would Recommend

Awesome tape. I prefer it over my stanly fatmax and DeWalt. Never disappointed with kobalt tools.

April 24, 2026
From Compact 25-ft Tape Measure Verified Purchaser
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