A tape measure includes a housing and a tape retractably coupled to the
housing. The tape has an upper surface, a lower surface, and a free end
onto which an end clip is moveably coupled. The end clip includes a first
attachment portion and a first flange extending therefrom. In addition,
an intermediate clip is fixedly coupled to the tape. The intermediate
clip includes a second attachment portion and a second flange extending
from second attachment portion. The second flange includes a flange face
located one measurement unit from the free end of the tape. The end clip
cooperates with a set of first measurement markings applied to the tape
to provide linear measurements. Whereas, the intermediate clip cooperates
with a set of second measurement markings applied to the tape. The set of
second measurements markings commence at one measurement unit from the
free end of the tape. In addition, the tape measure may include reverse
marking applied to the back side of the tape. The reverse measurement
markings cooperate with the intermediate clip and can be used in
specialty trades.