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Self Lock 12-ft Auto Lock Tape Measure

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt Self Lock 12-ft Auto Lock Tape Measure

4.7
116
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 4.7 out of 5
116 Reviews

3 Star
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93% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this tape measure for its reliable auto-locking mechanism that holds firmly without accidental retraction, clear markings, and durable yet lightweight design. Many highlight exceptional value compared to pricier alternatives, with several purchasing multiple units as backups or gifts. The compact form factor, bright colors, and intuitive operation appeal to both casual users and professionals. Reviewers consistently describe it as solid and well-built, confident it will last with normal use. A few report premature failures, though these represent a small fraction of feedback. Overall, customers strongly recommend it as a dependable, affordable tool.

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116 Customer Reviews

Do you sell this anywhere else?

I like the Self Locking Button.

March 7, 2026
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Light weight

Would Recommend

It has a positive lock but no measurement to the inside.

March 1, 2026
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Lock It!

Would Recommend

I like the automatic lock feature. The tape measure seems easier to handle

February 25, 2026
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Good Quality

Would Recommend

Love that it stays locked without pushing a button

February 22, 2026
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Broke in less than one week.

Would Not Recommend

Poor quality control. I used it 3-4 times and it is already broken.

February 18, 2026
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Price

Good Value

February 15, 2026
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Good tape

Would Recommend

High vis, very easy to read, locking mechanism works really well and easy to manipulate this tape with one hand incase you're trying to hold a piece of wood up or do markings while measuring. Excellent fit for pockets unlike the bulky 25s, easy to spot across the yard if you lay it down, and so far, it's been working great for the time I've had it.

February 11, 2026
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Perfect!

Would Recommend

Solid build/feel, precise, USB-C rechargeable

January 11, 2026
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Good Quality Tape Measure for the (5 Year Old) Beg

Would Recommend

My 5 year old grandson has developed an interest in measuring things. So he got this as well as a tape measure and level. And he is using them all!

January 1, 2026
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Meh

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The tape already bent from just a few times of light use

December 19, 2025
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It has the actual reading for beginners.

Would Recommend

Small and easy to store easy to read

December 11, 2025
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It is very useable small size tape

I really like the lay of the tape

November 30, 2025
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Great tape measure

Would Recommend

Great price. Nice auto lock that’s also easily disabled

November 14, 2025
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Great quality and durable.

Great small sized tape measure. I have owned the same one for many years and purchased another for a gift.

November 7, 2025
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Locking feature works!

A tape measure that really locks

November 6, 2025
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