On a standard tape measure, how many sixteenths of an inch are in one inch?

A standard inch on a tape measure is divided into 16 equal parts, so there are 16 sixteenths in one inch. The marks step down by halves: the longest mark is 1/2 inch, then 1/4 marks, then 1/8 marks, and the shortest marks are 1/16 inch. So 8/16 equals 1/2 inch, 4/16 equals 1/4 inch, and so on. Being able to read fractional inch markings — and knowing there are 16 sixteenths per inch — is essential for accurate measuring in the shop and is commonly tested on the Shop Information subtest.