Abstract: A tape measure having an end hook and housing capable of attaching itself “in whole” both the end hook and housing to steel surfaces and with the end hook being able to attach to wood and such materials. The end hook has a magnet riveted firmly to the underneath side of the measuring tape for holding itself to the steel subject to be measured without falling off. A housing with a magnet recessed into the bottom wall of the housing to be attached to steel subjects. The end hook has a push pin in the shape of a T integrated into the hook leg to be pushed into the work piece and remain intact for the measurement.