Gizmodo: measuring

Gangster Ruler Allows Measurement Geeks to Save Face

Mark Wilson — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:20:00 EST

A sad fact of life is that nobody looks tough holding a ruler. But with the Gangster Ruler, $12, you can be all like, "what's up now, bitch?" [Atykpyk via Inspire Me Now]

Spoon With Built-In Scales, Perfect for Dieters and Dealers

Kit Eaton — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:05:32 EDT

This spoon, which looks like a prop from CSI, has built-in scales so you can scoop and check the amount all in one. Made of ABS plastic and stainless steel, it has an LCD screen, and an accuracy of 0.005 ounces. It also measures in metric or imperial and can keep track of added weights. Just make sure you use it for cooking ingredients, and not for measuring stuff that might get you a visit from CSI for real. Available for about $37. [Gadget Review via ProIdee, OhGizmo, GeekAlerts]

Measuring Cup Features Unusual Ticks

Jason Chen — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:00:05 EDT

In need of a measuring cup? How about one that ticks off the amount of red wine needed to put you over the limit, or enough plutonium to make a bomb? Useful, ne? [Harry White Design via About Colon Blank via BoingBoing]

Adjustable Measuring Cups are Less Artsy, More Awesome

Travis Hudson — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:12:41 EDT

This is the latest gadget that will soon be gracing my kitchen. Ditch the stackable measuring cups and spoons, this is truly the only device you need for measurement. Slide the knob and the cup part will adjust to your desired measurement. The bigger of the two can measure up to half of a cup and the smaller one can do everything below two tablespoons.

They are also magnetic—so stick them anywhere: the fridge, stove, metal plate in your head, etc. They are available over at the MoMA Store for $33. – Travis Hudson

Product Page [Via SCI FI]

Sticky Yard Digital Measuring System

Charlie White — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 08:12:19 EDT

There's a variety of sophisticated laser measuring devices that cost an arm and leg—this one we reported on not too long ago costs $450—or you can take a look at the Sticky Yard Digital Measuring System, a combination of software and hardware that makes it damn-fool easy at about a tenth of the price.

You apply the Sticky Yard, which is available with either adhesive or magnetic backing, to whatever you'd like to measure, take a picture of it, and then using the Sticky Yard software, you can accurately measure anything in the photograph. The $49.95 package includes an adhesive and magnetic Sticky Yard and the software. – Charlie White

Product Page [Emerge Industries] Thanks, Jim!

Leica DISTO A6 Bluetooth Measuring Device

Travis Hudson — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 13:45:36 EDT

Straight from the Leica product page, I think they describe their Bluetooth measuring device perfectly.

Take the hard work out of measuring — it is fun now!

Whoda thunk measuring could be fun? The DISTO A6 allows wireless measurements to be made up to 200 meters, but the fun doesn't end there. This device has integrated Bluetooth so data can be instantly transferring to a PC or PDA device in the form of an Excel spreadsheet, Word document, AutoCad file or many other software applications. Thanks, Jeremy – Travis Hudson

Product Page [Leica]