Collection: Yardsticks

A straight line on a drawing, the width of a part and the angle of a corner each call for a different kind of measure. Yardsticks at Office Goods Australia brings together rulers, scales, calipers, angle finders, levels and tape measures for desk projects and hands-on work. Keep a precise ruler near the drawing board, reach for a caliper when the object is small, or take a reel tape outside when the distance grows. This range makes it easier to choose by the shape of the job rather than settle for one ruler for everything.

From paper measurements to fine dimensions

Double-sided stainless-steel rulers give a familiar straight edge for drawing and marking, while a triangular architect scale suits plans drawn at a reduced size. Vernier calipers, including digital options, measure smaller external dimensions in a different way from a flat ruler. For woodworking or modelling, a square set helps lay out right angles, and a contour gauge picks up an irregular profile before a material is cut to fit. Each tool supports a different step between a plan and the piece in your hands.

Check angles, level and distance

Digital angle finders help read or transfer an angle where two surfaces meet; compact spirit levels help check whether a shelf or workpiece sits as intended. A long open-reel tape measure suits distances that are impractical for a desk ruler. The collection even includes a wall-hung children's growth chart, a gentler kind of measuring project that can stay in view over time. Choose a format that lets you read the measurement where the work actually happens.