Prices, Promotions, styles, and availability may vary. Our local stores do not honor online pricing. Prices and availability of products and services are subject to change without notice. Errors will be corrected where discovered, and Lowe's reserves the right to revoke any stated offer and to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions including after an order has been submitted.

Yellow Self Lock 30-ft Auto Lock Tape Measure

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt Yellow Self Lock 30-ft Auto Lock Tape Measure

4.7
131
Review
 4.7 out of 5
131 Reviews


90% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise the auto-locking mechanism as transformative for single-handed measuring, with reviewers consistently highlighting how the smooth, reliable lock prevents accidental retraction and eliminates the need for assistance. The bright, double-sided markings with large numerals and fractional details down to eighths significantly improve readability and accuracy, even in low-light conditions. The wide tape and sturdy build deliver exceptional stability during extended use. Most customers emphasize outstanding value for the price, noting the solid case feels durable enough to withstand drops. A few mention the locking mechanism feels slightly less rigid than premium models or experience occasional tape creep, but these minor concerns are vastly outweighed by widespread satisfaction and loyalty.

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

Valuable Part of Your Toolbox

Would Recommend

This product has a rugged, well-made exterior. The self-locking feature makes the measuring tape stay in place when you extend it, only retracting when you touch the little switch. That also is a safety feature that prevents the measuring tape from retracting suddenly.

June 24, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Its good tape measure not hard to read go size

Would Recommend

Good tape measure

June 24, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Nice sturdy product

Would Recommend

Easy to read and use

June 22, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Good for cost

Good general tape measure, can easily get stuck pulled to far out

June 21, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

actually measure 6 feet and it don't bend

June 21, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Works as described

Would Recommend

Prices well

June 17, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

One man tape measure.

Would Recommend

Easy to read and easy to use tape measure which can be used for long distance measuring with only one person.

June 12, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Awesome

Would Recommend

Loving the self locking in this, very smooth and easy to use. Great price

June 12, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

An excellent value pick with an automatic lock

Would Recommend

Best measuring tape i have purchased. Its the safest one to use

June 12, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

The Ideal Tape for Construction

Would Recommend

I Have been using the same tape measure for over 40 years. When I saw this one I decided I would upgrade. I like the self locking feature as well as the fractions and the ability to measure on both sides. I would have liked to have had this when I was building houses.

June 10, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?

Good value

Would Not Recommend

Like that the tape stays extended automatically.

June 2, 2026
Verified Purchaser
Was this Review Helpful ?