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Walmart offers the Hyper Tough 6-Foot Tape Measure with Keychain for just $1.97.  Similar tape measures are around $5 elsewhere.  Choose pickup or spend $35 to avoid the $6.99 shipping charge. Buy Now at Walmart

At Walmart, this Hyper Tough 12-Foot Tape Measure is priced at $3. The blade has a nylon coating and the unit includes both fractional and continuous read scales, a push-down blade lock, and an integrated belt clip. Buy Now at Walmart

At Amazon, get the Amazon Basics Self-Locking 16-Foot Tape Measure for $4.95. It's the best price that Amazon has charged for it and a strong price for a 16-foot tape measure in general. Shipping is free for Prime members. Buy Now at Amazon

Today only at Amazon Haul, get this StealthMounts 5m Tape Measure for 1-cent. It's the best deal we could find by $15. Shipping is free on Amazon Haul orders of $25 or more. Shop Now at Amazon

Sized for tablets in the 10-inch range, this is a practical pick for anyone who wants a dedicated screen for reading, streaming, or light browsing without using a phone. After factoring in the $16.77 import charges and a payment processing fee of $2.72, it's a few bucks less than you'd pay for a similar one at Walmart.

New Alibaba customers pay $2.07 for shipping; otherwise, it starts at around $22 (select the cheapest shipping option on the checkout page). Buy Now at Alibaba

Useful for contractors, surveyors, or anyone who needs to measure longer distances than a standard 25-foot tape allows, since most consumer tapes max out well below 100 feet. Buy Now at Home Depot

Handy for keeping one tape measure in the toolbox and another in the garage or car, and the double-sided blade lets you read markings from either direction without flipping it around. At $31.44, that's $5.55 off the $36.99 list price for the pair. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for DIYers or anyone tackling home projects that need longer reach than a standard tape offers, and it's currently $3 off the $20 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for households or job sites where tape measures always seem to vanish, since having four on hand means you're not hunting for one mid-project; the pack runs $9.75 off list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for households, garages, or job sites where tape measures always seem to disappear, since having six on hand means you're never searching for one. At $85, that's $15 off the $100 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for solo measuring jobs where holding one end of a tape isn't practical — point it at a wall and get a reading in seconds, which suits anyone doing room layouts, furniture planning, or basic DIY work. Buy Now at Walmart

Anyone doing work in dim garages or low-light job sites will appreciate the built-in LED that lights up the blade, so you can read measurements without fumbling for a separate light source. It's priced at $18.03, about $2 (12%) off the $20.40 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

A three-pack like this makes sense if you tend to lose tape measures or want one stashed in the garage, toolbox, and junk drawer at the same time, and at $9 total that's just $1 off the usual price. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone tackling home projects, this tool combines a standard 16-foot tape with a 164-foot laser measure for tricky long-distance readings, at $5.42 off the list price. Buy Now at Walmart

A retractable design keeps it compact in a sewing kit or drawer, and the 60-inch length covers standard body measurements for garment fitting or pattern work. Buy Now at Target