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60 Measurement-Inspired Objects

From Teasing Tighty Whities to Measurable Wall Hangings

— February 18, 2011 — Art & Design
Whether you're a handyman, a chef, or a kid at school, we all need to use measurements at some point or another. This list of 60 measurement-inspired objects is full of wacky and wonderful measuring tools. From bathroom tissue rulers to chemistry cocktails, there are so many ways to have fun with measuring!

Implications - Accuracy is what many aim for when it comes to building anything and thankfully, there have been a few creative tools to help accomplish that. With many consumers looking to take on the task of personalizing their homes, perfection is the number one priority when it comes to decor. So companies have integrated several mechanics in a variety of tools that help home builders execute precision. This convenience will bring consumers the perfect home they've always wanted when they take on construction projects.
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Measuring Tape Robots
Measuring Tape Robots
The Meter Crawler Bots Move at a Snail's Pace
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At-Home Energy Meters
At-Home Energy Meters
Conserve Insight from Belkin Measures Your Appliances' Exact Electrical Usag
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Measurable Wall Hangings
Measurable Wall Hangings
The 'Haute Height Chart' by JessaZG is Psychedelic
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Happiness-Measuring Apps
Happiness-Measuring Apps
The Mappiness Program Measures Personal Bliss
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Morphing Bathroom Scales
Morphing Bathroom Scales
The Scale Z Transforms to Provide Accurate Measurements
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Mischevious School Tools
Mischevious School Tools
Wreak Havoc in the Classroom with the Bandit Ruler
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Nighttime Measuring Tools
Nighttime Measuring Tools
The Reading Ruler Measures in the Dark
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Trim Tree Tapes
Trim Tree Tapes
The Nitipak Samsen 'BuyProduct' Measuring Tape Calculates CO2 Absorption
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Chemistry Cocktails
Chemistry Cocktails
The Chemistry Cocktail Set Allows for Precise Measurements
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Photograph Rulers
Photograph Rulers
‘Lil Sprout' Lets You Notice the Growth of Your Child Visually
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Measurement Plates
Measurement Plates
Indispensible for Exact Cake Sharing or Gimicky?
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Finger Bling Baking Aids
Finger Bling Baking Aids
These Diamond Ring Measuring Spoons are for the Affluent Chef
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Measuring Towel
Measuring Towel
Comfortable Weight Management
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Tape Measure Lamps
Tape Measure Lamps
The Measuring Light is a Handy Two-Purpose Tool
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Rebellious Rulers
Rebellious Rulers
The Arash and Kelly 'Bend the Rules' Measuring Device is Deviant
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Matryoshka Measurement Appliances
Matryoshka Measurement Appliances
These Contessa Measuring Cups are Adorably Practical
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Magnified Rulers
Magnified Rulers
Product Tank Designs 'The New Rule' for the Visually Impaired
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Tape Measure Masters
Tape Measure Masters
Builder Wows With Tape Measure Skills in YouTube Video
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Bathroom Tissue Rulers
Bathroom Tissue Rulers
Measuring Tape Toilet Paper has Eco and Egocentric Uses
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Water-Weighing Scales
Water-Weighing Scales
The Water Scale by Muzaffer Kocer & Ayca Guven
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Hybrid Kitchen Gadgets
Hybrid Kitchen Gadgets
The Digital Measuring Cup Doubles as a Scale
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Scientific Measure of Laughter
Scientific Measure of Laughter
Japanese Laughometer Measures in aH
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Tape Measure Timepieces
Tape Measure Timepieces
'Measure Wall Clock' for Construction Geeks
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Musical Measuring
Musical Measuring
Cassette Tape Measure Makes Music Handy
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High Tech Measuring
High Tech Measuring
Shay Shafranek Gives Electronic Ease to Ruler Design
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Muscle Strength Trackers
Muscle Strength Trackers
The Jym Device Provides a Digital Measure of How Strong You Are
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Metric Conversion Tape Measures
Metric Conversion Tape Measures
The E Ink Ruler Easily Converts Inches to Centimeters
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Razors with Rulers
Razors with Rulers
The Trim Slim Ensures Perfect Sideburns
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Shifting Kitchen Tools
Shifting Kitchen Tools
The Clever Spoon Slips and Slides in Measuring Ingredients
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Trouble Conceiving? Find Out Your Sperm Count At Home With Fertell
Trouble Conceiving? Find Out Your Sperm Count At Home With Fertell
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Quantitative Taps
Quantitative Taps
Make Cooking Easy with 'No More No Less' than the Water You Need
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Musical Rulers
Musical Rulers
Dan Wieden Lets You Rock Out While Measuring Stuff
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Hefty Animal Scales
Hefty Animal Scales
Measure Weight in Terms of Animals not Pounds
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Measuring Tape Bedsheets
Measuring Tape Bedsheets
Designwise Sheets Stop Blanket Stealing
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Patterned Designer Tools
Patterned Designer Tools
The Cynthia Rowley Hardware Line is for Handy Fashionistas
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Braille Measuring Jugs
Braille Measuring Jugs
Virgile Thevoz Designs a Liquid Measuring Tool for the Blind
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Measuring Tape Toilet Paper
Measuring Tape Toilet Paper
A Trend That Rules
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Wearable Metabolism Monitors
Wearable Metabolism Monitors
'Gruve' Reminds You When It's Time to Get Moving
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Measuring Tape Chronometers
Measuring Tape Chronometers
The Ora Watch Charts Time the Old-Fashioned Way
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3/4" Ruler Bracelet
3/4" Ruler Bracelet
Measure a Man by the Size of His..Wrist.
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Alcohol-Measuring Glassware
Alcohol-Measuring Glassware
The WineOmeter and BeerOmeter Help You Monitor Booze Consumption
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Spoon Scales
Spoon Scales
Digital Measurement in a Scoop
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Magnetic Measuring Spoons
Magnetic Measuring Spoons
Joseph Joseph's Kitchenware is Functional and Fun
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Digital Measuring Cups
Digital Measuring Cups
The SmartMeasure Cup is an Easy Way to Measure Ingredients
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Digital Scale Toilets
Digital Scale Toilets
Bathroom Seat Measures Your Massive Movement
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Smart Sustainable Water Faucets
Smart Sustainable Water Faucets
The Koolhaus Tap Monitors Water Consumption
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Playful Glucose Monitors
Playful Glucose Monitors
'Skinit' Decorative Meter Skins Customize Freestyle Blood Monitors
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Designer Hourglasses
Designer Hourglasses
Sandy Jewelry Puts Time on Your Side
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Jumbo Office Supplies
Jumbo Office Supplies
The Division of Space Installations by Radford Wallis Separates Rooms
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Practical Tattoos
Practical Tattoos
Human Ruler
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Measuring Stick Condoms
Measuring Stick Condoms
Condometrics Reveal the Truth
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Digital Measuring Devices
Digital Measuring Devices
The Silk Tape Measure is for Modern Day Handymen
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Tech-Savvy Kitchen Utensils
Tech-Savvy Kitchen Utensils
The Digital Spoon Scale Measures Up Big-Time
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Asterisk Watches
Asterisk Watches
'Ora' Watch by Alexandros Stasinopoulos Looks Like a Tape Measure
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Fingertip Measuring Devices
Fingertip Measuring Devices
The Smart Finger Measurement Tool Makes Life Easy
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Handyman Power Strips
Handyman Power Strips
The 'Retractable Tape Cord' is Tape Measure-Inspired
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Gangster School Supplies
Gangster School Supplies
Gun-Shaped Rulers Bring Unnecessary Violence to Classrooms
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Weird Measuring Devices
Weird Measuring Devices
10 Peculiar Rulers To Prove Size Does Matter
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Kitty Baking Tools
Kitty Baking Tools
This Cat Measuring Cup Set is Both Adorable and Practical
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Teasing Tighty Whities
Teasing Tighty Whities
'Deardiary' Underwear Sizes Up Your Privates
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