Types of measuring tapes in surveying are
1. Cloth or linen tape
2. Metric steel tape
3. Invar tape
4. Synthetic tape
1. Cloth or linen tape
Used for subsidiary measurements.
Very light, easy to handle.
May effect by moisture.
2. Metric steel tape
Made of steel.
Outer end is provided with a ring for holding.
3. Invar tape
Used for high precision work.
Made of alloy steel.
4. Synthetic tape
Made of glass fiber with PVC coating.
These are used for short measurements.
