Abstract: A tape measure comprises a housing having a bottom surface and a front surface substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface. A front opening is formed through the front surface, a bottom opening is formed through the bottom surface, and a head seat is provided below the front opening to form a right angle with the bottom surface. A tape strip is elastically wound within the housing and a hook is attached to the outer end of the tape strip. A metallic plate is attached on the head seat and linearly aligned with the front surface of the housing.

Abstract: A tape measure comprises a housing having a bottom surface and a front surface substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface, a tape strip elastically wound within the housing to become released from the housing when required, and a tubular protrusion extending from between the bottom surface and the front surface to incorporate a tunnel therethrough. The tunnel is open into the housing and an upper covering of the tubular protrusion has an opening so that indicia of the tape strip are read from atop through the opening.

Abstract: A tape measure comprises a housing having a bottom surface and a front surface substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface so that an opening is formed through a lower part of the front surface, a measuring tape strip elastically wound within the housing to become externally released through the opening. A hook having a vertical plate and a horizontal plate extending from a mid line of the inner surface of the vertical plate where the lower surface of the horizontal plate is attachedly layered on the tape strip such that the outer end of the tape strip abuts on the mid line. A support upwardly extends from the upper surface of the horizontal plate to become parallel to the vertical plate.