Some Common Measuring Instruments The measuring tape is used to measure lengths of several meters. Measurements are accurate up to 0.01 m. It is suitable for measuring the distance jumped by a long jumper, the distance of the throw of a javelin and the height of a jump by a high jumper.The meter rule is used to measure lengths of a few centimeters to a meter. … [Read more...] about What are the Measuring Instruments?