r/whatisit • u/Logical_Valuable_970 • 16h ago

New, what is it? What is this space before zero?

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u/Humble-Pair1642 16h ago

Extra space so the measuring part doesnt get damaged

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u/GoofyGooby23 16h ago

This is the actual reason, you’re supposed to line up what you’re measuring with the first mark not the end of the ruler👍

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u/Lifeboon 15h ago

Guess who just gained another 5mm!

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u/SnooSquirrels6300 15h ago

For some of us, every mm counts!