Lufkin W606PM Diameter Pocket Tape Measure, 2m x 6 mm, Chrome Case

If you need to measure diameters in millimetres, this pocket tape is designed for that specific job. Its 2m x 6 mm blade is compact enough to carry for smaller tasks. A general-purpose tape may suit everyday linear measurements better, while this one adds a diameter-focused scale. The choice depends on which readings you need most often.

What stands out

The Lufkin W606PM is made for measuring diameters, rather than being a standard tape measure in a smaller case. Its double-sided blade print lets you turn the blade over to convert from diameter to circumference, which can be useful when recording the size of a round object. Bold graduations are intended to make the markings easier to read.

The chrome-coloured metal housing has rubber overmoulded grip areas for comfort and control. The end hook folds out to grip during use and closes for storage, the handle is concealed to help prevent it catching during transport. Those details make sense for a tool that may be carried in a pocket and brought out for occasional measurements.

Buyer feedback often highlights its handy pocket size and usefulness for smaller jobs, with some also finding it works as intended. Views are more mixed on measurement range and accuracy: some buyers report issues with inch measurements, while others are satisfied with its function. Some also question its value. As the stated purpose is diameter measurement in millimetres, it is worth considering whether that is the scale you need rather than relying on it for inch readings.

Quick overview

• Type: Diameter pocket tape measure
• Size: 2m x 6 mm
• Material: Metal case, alloy steel blade
• Colour: Chrome
• What’s included: 1 tape measure

The listed measurement accuracy is Class 2. It also has an automatic lock. The compact format favours convenient carrying and smaller measuring tasks, for longer measurements, a tape with a greater stated length would be a more suitable fit.

How to use it

For a diameter reading, open the folding end hook and position the blade around the object being measured, using the diameter graduations. Turn the blade over when you need the corresponding circumference conversion. Once finished, fold the hook closed and store the tape with its handle concealed, helping to reduce snagging in a pocket or tool bag. For example, it could be carried for a small forestry-related job where measuring the diameter of a round piece of timber is more relevant than taking a long straight measurement.

Is it worth it?

It suits you if you regularly need a compact tool for measuring diameters in millimetres and value having a circumference conversion on the reverse of the blade. The folding hook, concealed handle and rubber grip areas also support carrying and handling it for quick jobs. Compared with a basic linear tape, its appeal is the specialised diameter scale, compared with a longer general-purpose tape, the 2m length is the more limited choice for extended measurements.

You may want to skip it if your main requirement is dependable inch readings, given the mixed buyer feedback on those measurements, or if you need a longer measuring range. The available details do not establish how it performs for every type of measurement, so its strongest case is a specific one: pocket-sized diameter work in millimetres.