Abstract: A flat measuring string is disclosed that is formed from a blank of sheet metal (such as a niobium-zirconium alloy), characterized by the provision of bendable or foldable wing flaps arranged at the nodal portions of the string, thereby to permit the connection of nodal masses to the string. In this manner, it is possible to achieve good measurement-technical data, especially, data regarding hysteresis and creepage under load, coupled with extensive freedom in the choice of materials and very economical mass production of the string components. The measuring string is particularly suitable for use in force or distance measurement.