Abstract: Described herein is a metal construction component, such as a metal framing component, which includes a metal stud, having a length, a width, and a height. The metal stud may comprise a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first side, a second side, a third side, a first edge, and a second edge. The metal stud may also comprise an indicia comprising a plurality of indicium evenly spaced according to a measurement convention along a theoretical measurement line. The theoretical measurement line may be substantially parallel to at least one of the first edge and the second edge.