Best Selling Rulers
Standard 12-Inch Rulers
1. Westcott Stainless Steel Ruler 12 Inch
Price: ~$5-9
Cork backing prevents slipping with double-sided inch and metric. Stainless steel won’t bend or break. Classic metal ruler.
2. Acrimet Premium Metal Ruler 12 Inch
Price: ~$6-10
Aluminum with non-slip cork base and etched markings. Imperial and metric measurements both sides. Professional drafting ruler.
3. Mr. Pen Plastic Ruler 12 Inch 4-Pack
Price: ~$5-9
Clear plastic with precise inch and centimeter markings. Color-coded edges for easy identification. Value 4-pack school rulers.
4. STAEDTLER Mars 561 Aluminum Ruler 12 Inch
Price: ~$8-13
Anodized aluminum with photo-etched scale. Inking edge for technical drawing. German engineering precision ruler.
5. Officemate OIC 12-Inch Wood Ruler
Price: ~$3-6
Natural hardwood with clear markings both sides. Metal edge for cutting and drawing straight lines. Classic wooden ruler.
18-Inch & Longer Rulers
6. Westcott 18-Inch Stainless Steel Ruler
Price: ~$9-14
Cork backing with calibrated inch and metric scales. 18” length for larger projects. Premium metal long ruler.
7. AIMTOM 24 Inch Aluminum Ruler
Price: ~$12-17
2-foot metal straightedge with non-slip cork backing. Etched markings in inches and centimeters. Professional 24” ruler.
8. Alvin 36-Inch Aluminum Cork-Backed Ruler
Price: ~$24-29
3-foot professional drafting ruler with precision edges. Heavy-duty aluminum with calibrated scales. Architect and engineer ruler.
T-Squares & Drafting Rulers
9. Helix Professional T-Square 18 Inch
Price: ~$14-19
Acrylic head with aluminum blade. Parallel line drawing tool for drafting. Clear T-square with measurements.
10. Alvin 24-Inch T-Square
Price: ~$18-23
Clear acrylic with calibrated edges. Professional drafting tool with accurate 90-degree angle. 24” architect T-square.
Specialty & Flexible Rulers
11. Westcott Shatterproof Ruler 12 Inch
Price: ~$4-7
Flexible plastic won’t break with metal edge. Clear with inch and centimeter markings. Durable school ruler.
12. Learning Resources Folding Meter Stick
Price: ~$8-13
100cm hinged sections fold for storage. Metric measurements for math education. Yellow teaching meter stick.
13. Singer Curved Ruler for Sewing
Price: ~$6-10
Flexible transparent ruler follows curves. Marked in inches and centimeters. Sewing and pattern-making tool.
Combination Sets
14. Mr. Pen Ruler Set 4-Pack Assorted
Price: ~$7-12
Includes 12” rulers in plastic, steel, and wood. Value variety pack for different uses. Multi-material ruler set.
15. School Smart Plastic Ruler Set 30-Pack
Price: ~$15-20
Bulk classroom pack of 12-inch clear rulers. Dual scale with inch and metric. Educational value pack.
Key Features to Consider:
- Material Selection: Metal rulers most durable and precise for technical drawing, plastic flexible and shatter-resistant for students, wood traditional and economical
- Measurement Systems: Dual-scale rulers show both imperial (inches) and metric (cm/mm), single-scale adequate if only using one system
- Edge Type: Beveled edges for inking prevent smudging, straight edges suit general measuring, cork backing prevents slipping during use
- Length Requirements: 6” pocket rulers for portability, 12” standard for most tasks, 18-36” for architectural and engineering work
- Marking Precision: Photo-etched or laser-etched markings won’t fade, printed scales may wear with heavy use, clear visibility essential
- Flexibility: Rigid metal maintains accuracy under pressure, flexible plastic bends around curves, shatterproof options survive drops
- Special Features: Finger lift holes aid pickup, hanging holes for storage, conversion tables printed for quick reference
All prices are approximate and may vary based on sales and availability.