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product_id: 69683321
title: "OX Trade 8m Tape Measure"
brand: "ox tools"
price: "$20.67"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Ox Tools"
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# 8m blade length ergonomic side button lock robust nylon-coated blade OX Trade 8m Tape Measure

**Brand:** ox tools
**Price:** $20.67
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📐 Measure smart, work sharp—your toolkit’s stealth MVP!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OX Trade 8m Tape Measure by ox tools
- **How much does it cost?** $20.67 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ox tools enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ox tools brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Tough:** Sturdy PE casing built to survive drops and knocks without breaking your workflow.
- • **Unbeatable Value:** Trade-quality performance at a budget price—why pay more for less?
- • **Metric-Only Clarity:** Clean, clear metric-only markings eliminate clutter and boost measurement speed.
- • **One-Handed Efficiency:** Innovative side button lock lets you measure solo with ease—no extra hands needed.
- • **Precision Meets Durability:** 8-meter nylon-coated blade ensures standout accuracy and long-lasting use on every project.

## Overview

The OX Trade 8m Tape Measure delivers professional-grade precision with an 8-meter nylon-coated blade and a durable PE casing. Designed for metric-only users, it features a unique side button lock for effortless one-handed operation. Combining robust build quality with an unbeatable price, it’s the savvy choice for millennial pros who demand reliability without the premium brand markup.

## Description

This 8m tape measure from OX Trade offers sturdy, high-quality construction for accurate, reliable measurements in a compact, easy-to-use design for various projects.

Review: A £2.95 "Stop-Gap" that’s staying in my toolkit - The Surprise: Budget Price, Trade Quality I bought this as a quick, cheap stop-gap after my old tape measure finally gave up the ghost. At just £2.95, I was fully expecting a flimsy, "disposable" tool that I’d replace with a premium model within weeks. I couldn't have been more wrong. ​Build & Durability Despite the price, this does not feel cheap at all. It has a sturdy, durable feel and a robust casing that seems like it can handle the drops and knocks of a renovation project. The blade itself is 25mm wide and nylon-coated, which gives it a much better "standout" than I expected for under £3. ​The Standout Feature: The Side Button The addition of the side button is a game-changer. It’s a small detail, but it makes taking one-handed measurements significantly easier when you're trying to hold multiple things at once—a constant struggle when working solo on an old house. ​Verdict I was ready to spend much more on a replacement, but I’ll be keeping this until it eventually gives up on me. It’s effective, reliable, and punchy. If you’re looking for a dependable workhorse without the "big brand" price tag, this is it.
Review: Not as good as a stanley but it's METRIC OLNY without the price gouging -praise the lord - OK tape measure. Do I like it? no. (answer is "mostly yes" now I've modified it but see warning below) Would I recommend it? Yes. Why?.... Good: *The markings are fairly clear and the tape wide and fairly robust. *Price is good for a metric measure. *Overall quite solid. Bad: *I find it bulky and awkward compared to other brands of the same spec. *It has 2 superflous ways to lock the tape -additional to the standard front lock there's one on the side which is unuseable in the right hand and sort of useable if you hold it in your left hand (but still doesn't feel as natural as the front lock), then there's another one underneath. I assume this is so that when extended you can just push the case down onto the surface and it (temporarily) locks the tape but again it doesn't seem that useful and just makes the case unstable -the case dosn't sit happly on it's base and easilly falls on it's side. Also, the bottom lock tilts the whole case about 15 degrees so the tape extends out into space instead of staying flat (until it falls over again...) -madness!! These 2 "extra" locks seem gimicky or at best very poorly executed. If I was using it all day every day I would just grit my teeth and pay the extra for a Stanley or similar but would feel ripped off (see rant below). This is the second of these OX measures I've bought and the first is still going strong (despite many, many modest drops) so dumb additions aside they are good and so much better value than the other (metric) competition. NB. Writing this review has made me wonder if the bottom lock is removeable. It is and I've just done it :-) Health warning though, you have to open up the case and take the risk of the tape springing out and unwinding itself in a dramatic fasion that is best avoided. Easy to do as long as you are careful. It also leaves a thumbnail sized hole in the bottom. I don't think this affects operation in any way but does potentially allow debris in (electrical tape is an OK solution). Rant warning!!!: It is almost impossible to find a reasonably priced measure that doesn't have both metric and imperial scale. Most of us choose metric or imperial but don't flipflop between the two, having both printed on the tape only serves to annoy as neither has the space for decent sized markings and inevitably the scale you are using is on the opposite side from where you are marking (maybe this is more an issue for us metric users as the inches are perhaps printed on the ergonomically more useable side?). Anyway, I had a Stanley measure (metric) but it's gone. It was MUCH nicer than these OX ones however, like all the quality manufacturers Stanley charge a massive premium for the metric only versions of their tapes which I don't think is in any way justified by lower demand and feels like price gouging.

## Features

- OX Trade 8m Tape Measure

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CX2OFEU |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 134 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 2 in Tape Measures |
| Blade length | 8 Metres |
| Colour | Black/Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (10,862) |
| Date First Available | 20 May 2013 |
| Included Components | OX Trade 8m Tape Measure |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 343 g |
| Item model number | OX-T020608 |
| Manufacturer | OX Tools UK |
| Material | PE_(Polyethylene) |
| Measurement Accuracy | Class 2 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | OX-T020608 |
| Power Source | AC |
| Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 8.5 x 14.5 cm; 343 g |
| Size | 8 m |
| Style | Metric & Imperial |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OX Tools
- **Colour:** Black/Blue
- **Item weight:** 0.34 Kilograms
- **Measurement accuracy:** Class 2
- **Product dimensions:** 8.5L x 4.5W centimetres

## Images

![OX Trade 8m Tape Measure - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vXWL3bOUL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A £2.95 "Stop-Gap" that’s staying in my toolkit
*by M***S on 15 January 2026*

The Surprise: Budget Price, Trade Quality I bought this as a quick, cheap stop-gap after my old tape measure finally gave up the ghost. At just £2.95, I was fully expecting a flimsy, "disposable" tool that I’d replace with a premium model within weeks. I couldn't have been more wrong. ​Build & Durability Despite the price, this does not feel cheap at all. It has a sturdy, durable feel and a robust casing that seems like it can handle the drops and knocks of a renovation project. The blade itself is 25mm wide and nylon-coated, which gives it a much better "standout" than I expected for under £3. ​The Standout Feature: The Side Button The addition of the side button is a game-changer. It’s a small detail, but it makes taking one-handed measurements significantly easier when you're trying to hold multiple things at once—a constant struggle when working solo on an old house. ​Verdict I was ready to spend much more on a replacement, but I’ll be keeping this until it eventually gives up on me. It’s effective, reliable, and punchy. If you’re looking for a dependable workhorse without the "big brand" price tag, this is it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not as good as a stanley but it's METRIC OLNY without the price gouging -praise the lord
*by B***L on 8 July 2020*

OK tape measure. Do I like it? no. (answer is "mostly yes" now I've modified it but see warning below) Would I recommend it? Yes. Why?.... Good: *The markings are fairly clear and the tape wide and fairly robust. *Price is good for a metric measure. *Overall quite solid. Bad: *I find it bulky and awkward compared to other brands of the same spec. *It has 2 superflous ways to lock the tape -additional to the standard front lock there's one on the side which is unuseable in the right hand and sort of useable if you hold it in your left hand (but still doesn't feel as natural as the front lock), then there's another one underneath. I assume this is so that when extended you can just push the case down onto the surface and it (temporarily) locks the tape but again it doesn't seem that useful and just makes the case unstable -the case dosn't sit happly on it's base and easilly falls on it's side. Also, the bottom lock tilts the whole case about 15 degrees so the tape extends out into space instead of staying flat (until it falls over again...) -madness!! These 2 "extra" locks seem gimicky or at best very poorly executed. If I was using it all day every day I would just grit my teeth and pay the extra for a Stanley or similar but would feel ripped off (see rant below). This is the second of these OX measures I've bought and the first is still going strong (despite many, many modest drops) so dumb additions aside they are good and so much better value than the other (metric) competition. NB. Writing this review has made me wonder if the bottom lock is removeable. It is and I've just done it :-) Health warning though, you have to open up the case and take the risk of the tape springing out and unwinding itself in a dramatic fasion that is best avoided. Easy to do as long as you are careful. It also leaves a thumbnail sized hole in the bottom. I don't think this affects operation in any way but does potentially allow debris in (electrical tape is an OK solution). Rant warning!!!: It is almost impossible to find a reasonably priced measure that doesn't have both metric and imperial scale. Most of us choose metric or imperial but don't flipflop between the two, having both printed on the tape only serves to annoy as neither has the space for decent sized markings and inevitably the scale you are using is on the opposite side from where you are marking (maybe this is more an issue for us metric users as the inches are perhaps printed on the ergonomically more useable side?). Anyway, I had a Stanley measure (metric) but it's gone. It was MUCH nicer than these OX ones however, like all the quality manufacturers Stanley charge a massive premium for the metric only versions of their tapes which I don't think is in any way justified by lower demand and feels like price gouging.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rugged, Reliable — But Wish It Came with Inches Too!
*by E***A on 24 July 2025*

I’ve been using this tape measure for a few DIY projects, and I’m impressed with its build quality. The nylon-coated, 25 mm-wide blade feels tough, the rubberised case offers a comfortable grip, and the true-zero end hook provides accurate measurements every time. The push-button lock works smoothly, and the belt clip keeps it close at hand on the job. The only thing that frustrates me is that it’s metric only—no imperial markings—so I constantly have to convert centimeters into inches. In a mixed-measurement household, that’s a bit inconvenient.

## Frequently Bought Together

- OX Trade 8m Tape Measure
- OX TOOLS P224301 Pro Heavy Duty Fixed Blade Folding Knife, Blue / Black
- OX Pro Dual Auto Lock Tape Twinpack - 5m / 16ft

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