A STANLEY FATMAX tape fits your toolbelt, your hand, and the job. It’s engineered with our patented Twin-Core technology for a comfortable case design, making it the most ergonomic FATMAX tape measure ever. It features 16 ft. of straighter tape reach and our most durable MAXSHIELD blade coating. Get the measurement without waiting for help with a STANLEY FATMAX tape measure.
- 16 ft. of straighter reach to get measurements on your own
- Extend tape life with the MAXSHIELD™ full blade Coating, the longest lasting blade coating ever applied to FATMAX® Tape Measures
- Added BladeArmor® coating maximizes durability of the tape at the hook and extends tape life
- Certified Ergonomic case design provides grip and comfort
- Screw free belt clip removal to easily fit in tape pouch
- Easy to read measurements with large font numbers
- Easy-to-use lock – engages and disengages with ease and holds strong when locked
- Improved, stronger belt clip – new, screw-free belt clip design allows for easy fastening and removal
- Ideal for carpentry, framing, roofing, masonry, drywall, mechanical, electrical and plumbing applications
Julius Blanda (verified owner) –
Great overall tape. Long standout. easy to read. perfect size. Two minor suggestions A little bigger hook and have two sided reading
Will Jaskolski (verified owner) –
Easy to read and use for anyone with a little experience using tapes
Kiana McLaughlin (verified owner) –
The Fatmac has a good fit to your hand and the blade stiffness is excellent
Erna Keebler (verified owner) –
This item is super tough! My nephew dropped it off of a roof the first day onto a wood deck and it bounced without breaking. Still works just fine. I normally buy auto locking so this one is convenient for quick usage, but I like the looks and features of the auto-locking FATMAX tape a little more! However, still a great tool that fits very well in the palm of your hand.
Thad Nikolaus (verified owner) –
I have had this tape about a month and used it for several small projects. On the pro side the large type is terrific, especially for dimly lit areas and for those of us getting a little older. I also love the shape, it fits nicely in one’s hand and I never feel like it wants to slip out. Additionally, I like how the end piece is securely fastened, and not loose as with other tapes I own. On the con side, I think it is a bit heavy, but this may be due to the larger tape and heavy duty construction. I also wish I had opted for a longer length tape.
Sylvester Ward (verified owner) –
Works great , been using it every day . Thank Y’all
Oran Collins (verified owner) –
In using this tape measure it’s still tops in use and made of quality material and there will be many more years of depending upon this product in completing work that needs to be done correctly. You’ll never regret purchasing and owning the FATMAX Tape Measure
Lester O’Kon (verified owner) –
I’ve been using it for a few weeks. Works fine but the clip allows it to fall off my back pocketsometimes when I bend down. It’s fine for quick small job measuring but I prefer a longer tape on the job site.
Janelle Bailey (verified owner) –
I do a lot of service work so my tool bag is very compact so this tape measure is perfect to fit on my bag, also it has a sort of a round shape to it so it fits perfectly in your handAwesome product Stanley
Mikayla Abshire (verified owner) –
Will definitely purchase again has a good grip even when wearing gloves very long stand out
Judson Rowe (verified owner) –
AS I ALWAYS SAY IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT DON’T BUY IT. THIS HAS NEVER BEEN THE CASE WITH STANLEY TOOLS I HAVE NEVER HAD A BAD TOOL FROM STANLEY AND THIS INCLUDES THERE 16 FOOT FATMAX I HAVE TWO OF THEM , THEY FIT WELL IN MY HAND AND THE NUMBERS ARE VERY EASY TO READ, THE HOLD OUT TESTED BY ME IS AT 13 FOOT AS STATED. I WILL SAY A YES TO THE FAT MAX ANY TIME I NEED ANOTHER.
Birdie Funk (verified owner) –
Super easy to use and very easy to read the big numbers. I like the ease of holding it…works like a charm, glides in and out smoothly and I highly recommend it. I own several tapes and I would say this has becomes my first choice to work with. It seems to be well built and provides a great control.
Phoebe Quigley (verified owner) –
This is a perfect fit between my 12 ft. tape measure and my Stanley FATMAX 25 ft. Tape Measure. It offers the extra length needed sometimes without carrying the weight of the 25 ft. tape measure all of the time. The blade is easy to run out for around an 11 ft. reach when needed which truly comes in handy. The clarity and size of the font for the numerals is another positive point for taking accurate readings. The quality of Stanley tools has always impressed me and this FATMAX tape measure lives up to the reputation of Stanley. It will be used in the home or on the job and will serve me well for years to come I am certain. The extra yellow on the case stands out well for locating the tape measure even in the middle of a cluttered work area. Nice job on this 16 ft. FATMAX Tape Measure Stanley!
Hailee Russel (verified owner) –
Stanley provided this to me, and it’s very nice. It has the 11 foot standout like promised and has a tough build quality.
Bella Paucek (verified owner) –
I have been using this tape measure for about 7 days. It’s a nice size easy to read numbers. I find it a bit hard to use the lock on it maybe because it’s still new and needs to be broken into? I’m also test the same one with an auto lock and I prefer the auto lock over the manual lock. Otherwise it’s still a very nice tape measure
Myrna Senger (verified owner) –
Small, compact,well built with a strong return spring. It is not an auto-lock and that is pretty much all I use. Does not have the extra wide clip attachment for the end as the auto-lock. Built exactly the same as the auto-lock. Get the auto-locto for the added features.
Cyril Halvorson (verified owner) –
+ made in USA!, bigger lock button with “rubber” to stop slipping fingers, like MAX SHIELD clear protective coating on 1st 6.125″ for protecting numbers, seams a little less wide than Classic Fat Max 16, tape retracts quickly, able to stretch out tape without collapsing without support. – a bit widder than classic FatMax16, numbers are not double sided on tape, not as much “rubber” on outside body
Oliver Gutkowski (verified owner) –
Over the last two weeks I have been able to use the tape measure while making salade bar boxes for a friends wedding. The size fits right into my hand perfect. The large numbers make it very easy to read and the wide feature of the tape measure make it where you can role the tape to the side to make your mark, everytime the wood marking was right on. If this unit had a lock on it this would be the perfect all around product.
Lelia Klocko (verified owner) –
The 16 foot Fatmax is great around the house. It makes measuring so much easier when your by yourself. I’ve already recommended it to my friends.
Greg Crist (verified owner) –
I love this tape. I work in an HVAC metal shop, and tend to go through a lot of tapes. This has been durable, strong, maintains it’s wind-up power, and a great tape overall. I have always liked Fatmax tapes, and this one only makes me like them more.