Product Description
Milwaukee 25 ft. Compact Tape Measure
Model Number: 48-22-1725
The Milwaukee 48-22-1725 25 ft. Compact Tape Measure is a professional-grade pocket-carry tape measure built for carpenters, framers, finish trades, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and any tradesperson who needs reliable measurement capability in a tape that fits comfortably in a tool pouch or hip pocket without the weight and bulk of a full-size 30 ft. or 35 ft. tape. The 25 ft. blade length is the sweet spot for most jobsite measurement work, providing enough reach to handle wall layout, lumber dimensions, room measurements, cabinet installation, and most framing tasks while keeping the overall tape body small enough for one-handed operation. The 1 in. wide steel blade is the structural foundation that delivers the 12 ft. of reach and 9 ft. of standout the 48-22-1725 is known for, allowing a single operator to take measurements across rooms, between framing members, and along long workpieces without needing a helper to hold the far end of the tape.
The defining engineering feature of the 48-22-1725 is the combination of a stiff blade design with an anti-tear coating that reinforces the first 6 in. of the blade where wear occurs most. The first 6 in. of any tape measure blade takes the most abuse in service: it is the section that gets bent at the hook during measurements, pinched in retraction cycles, dragged across rough surfaces, and exposed to moisture and contamination from the operator's hands. The reinforced coating significantly extends blade service life by protecting the section that wears out first on conventional tape measures. The fractional scale provides the 1/8 in. and 1/16 in. markings that carpenters, finish trades, and layout work require for accurate measurement transfer and cut marking. The smooth retraction mechanism returns the blade to the case cleanly without the violent snap-back that causes blade damage and operator injury on lesser tapes, and the finger stop button gives the operator additional control over retraction speed for precise blade return.
The impact-resistant body is designed to survive the drops, kicks, and crushes that tape measures inevitably experience over their service life on a jobsite. The wire form belt clip is engineered to reduce pocket tearing compared to flat sheet metal clips, which is a small ergonomic improvement that adds up over months of pulling the tape in and out of work pants and tool pouches. A lanyard loop at the bottom of the case accepts standard tool tethers for working-at-heights applications including ladder work, scaffolding, rooftop work, and aerial lift operations where dropped-object prevention is a jobsite safety requirement. The 48-22-1725 measures 25 ft. of blade length in a body that fits comfortably in a tradesperson's pocket, making it the right tape for everyday measurement work where carrying a full-size tape is impractical but a 12 ft. or 16 ft. compact tape comes up short on reach.
Features
- 25 ft. blade length covers the vast majority of jobsite measurement work
- 1 in. wide steel blade for structural rigidity and reach performance
- 12 ft. of reach for single-operator measurement across rooms and between framing members
- 9 ft. of standout for taking horizontal measurements without sag or droop
- Stiff blade design maintains accuracy across extended measurements
- Anti-tear coating reinforces the first 6 in. of blade for extended service life
- Fractional scale with 1/8 in. and 1/16 in. markings for carpentry and finish work
- Smooth retraction mechanism returns the blade cleanly without violent snap-back
- Finger stop button provides additional retraction speed control for precise blade return
- Impact-resistant ABS body survives jobsite drops, kicks, and crushes
- Wire form belt clip reduces pocket tearing compared to flat sheet metal clips
- Lanyard loop accepts standard tool tethers for working-at-heights applications
- Compact form factor fits comfortably in a tool pouch or hip pocket
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Milwaukee Tool
- Catalog Number: 48-22-1725
- Tool Type: Compact Tape Measure
- Blade Length: 25 ft.
- Blade Width: 1 in.
- Reach: 12 ft.
- Standout: 9 ft.
- Scale: Fractional (1/8 in. and 1/16 in. markings)
- Blade Material: Steel with anti-tear coating
- Anti-Tear Coating: Reinforces the first 6 in. of blade
- Case Material: Impact-resistant ABS
- Case Color: Black and Red
- Retraction: Smooth with finger stop control
- Belt Clip: Wire form (reduced pocket tearing)
- Tether Hole: Lanyard loop (tether-ready)
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 48-22-1725 25 ft. Compact Tape Measure
- Note: For shorter pocket-carry tape measures, see Milwaukee's 12 ft. and 16 ft. Compact Tape Measures, sold separately
- Note: For longer measurement applications, see Milwaukee's 30 ft., 35 ft., and 40 ft. Magnetic and STUD Tape Measures, sold separately
