STANLEY FATMAX Xtreme 5m Tape Measure, 32mm Wide Blade Length, 4m Stand Out, XL End Hook, Blade Armour, Mylar Coated Blade, 0-33-887

First off this is a heavy duty tape measure and you will notice it as soon as you pick it up. It is not a nice little light weight item so if that's what your after you're probably better to look elsewhere. It is quite heavy compared to other tapes and it's bulky (8m version is anyway). Also the spring is quite strong so you have to feed the tape back into the case don't just let it rip back on it's own as you may hurt yourself or break it.I'm left handed and only use metric measurements. I often find using standard tape measures that I have to hold them awkwardly or backwards to get the metric measurement edge where I need it especially when working over head. This tape works perfectly as the measurement is in the middle of the tape with lines going to both sides so it works perfectly for left or right handed people. Also unlike a lot of other tape measures the scale shows the hundreds digit (cm's) at every mark. So for example it shows 168 cms or 275 cms etc. Some only show the hundreds at the metre marks so 100 at the 1m then just 68 at 168 cms and so on.This is my second as I lost the first one during a move. I waited a few weeks to see if it turned up but it still hasn't. The first one was dropped from ladders, down stairs out of windows and all sorts. It suffered a few nicks from all that abuse but it never broke despite its weight. They are quite expensive but I was lost having to use one of my spare tapes until I gave up searching and just ordered a new one.The only 2 problems I have ever had with these tapes are as follows:1. The hook. It's a bit of a double edged sword. It's great to have such a massive hook as it grabs most things really securely. However it also gets caught up a lot as well.2. If you drop it and it nicks through the chrome coating it leaves very sharp bits. You then have to cut them off and stick some clear tape over it to avoid cuts.Otherwise these are the best tape measures I have ever owned. Highly recommended.

The Stanley Fatmax Xtreme 5m Tape Measure is a reliable and durable tool suitable for both professional and DIY projects. Its robust construction ensures it can withstand tough conditions, making it ideal for use in construction sites or demanding environments. The tape is easy to read and extends smoothly, providing accurate measurements up to 5 meters. The inclusion of a hook at the end is particularly useful for holding the tape in place while measuring. Overall, this tape measure is a great investment for anyone seeking a high-quality, long-lasting measuring tool. However, it’s worth noting that it’s is a metric only tape (the reason I purchased it) , which may be a downside for some users. Also no marking on the back!

Top notch product

Well, it seems this Fatmax is only metric, and doesn't have an imperial measurement scale on it, I suppose I should have read the description and not believed the review that said it had both metric and imperial measurements, obviously was a review from a different Stanley Fatmax tape and not the Fatmax Extreme, I think they call it review stacking, however, just as well I can read metric but other than that the tape seems fine, I just hope it lasts longer than the last one I bought on Amazon

Best tape I've used so far, great visibility on the measurements, good standout for one person operation and after a year of use it's so far much more durable than the Milwaukee and DeWalt ones I've had before.

Very good quality

Stanley FatMax 10m, 32mm wide tape measure. Poor quality, lasted only 6 months, only used on 1-2 days per week. Huge tear at the 2m mark. Had my 3,5 and 8m basic Stanley measures for years, only replaced as the numbers are wearing out. Avoid this overpriced measure.

Great tape measure and 5m is a lot lighter to clip on trousers all day. Protection at the end so doesn’t rust or scratch as easily as others and can extend out with ease