This is a handy tool. The electronic measuring tape eTape16 has a nice, large digital display that allows you to easily see the numbers as you're measuring. If you need to convert to metric, eTape16 can do that too. Oh, and let's say you want to remember a number? You can store it quickly with a tap of a button on the display. And like the name implies, you have 16 feet of tape to work with.
The eTape16 has been designed to use with one hand, and has a sturdy build. It's gotten solid reviews on Amazon as well