Amazon Basics Self-Locking Tape Measure with Belt Clip 16 ft
- 16 feet (5 meters) of blade, inch and metric scale
- Push-button lock holds the blade out
- MID accuracy rating
- Alloy steel blade in an ABS case
- Belt clip, 7.04 ounces
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A plain household tape with a belt clip, in a plastic case. No standout or blade width is listed, so it suits everyday measuring more than long reach work.
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ASIN: B07TFYBHBQModel: DS-TAM12Category: Tape Measures
Overview
Amazon Basics builds this tape around an alloy steel blade printed in inches and metric, wound into an ABS plastic case. Pressing a button pins the blade at the length you pull it to, and a clip fixes the case to a belt or pocket. The case is black and yellow.
The tape combines both unit scales on one blade, which suits jobs that mix metric and inch plans. The lock stops the blade from retracting while you read it. How far the blade extends before it bends is unknown.
Who it's for
A toolbox drawer, a belt for weekend projects or a classroom kit suits a plain tape with a clip. A framer or finish carpenter who measures long spans alone should look for a wider blade with its standout listed.
Pros and cons
- Inch and metric on one blade
- Belt clip included
- Alloy steel blade
- MID accuracy listed
- Blade width not listed
- Standout not listed
- Plastic case only
Performance notes
Once locked, a reading stays put until you release the button. The shape and width of the blade decide how far it reaches unsupported, and the listing does not give them. The printed scale and the case end hook set the accuracy of each reading.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | DS-TAM12 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Blade Length | 16 feet (5 meters) |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 3.43 inches L x 2.83 inches W |
| Item weight | 7.04 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Case Material Type | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
| Color | Black, Yellow |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Measurement Accuracy | MID |
| Lock Type | Push-Button |
| Measurement system | Inch/Metric |
| Part Number | DS-TAM12-16ft |
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Frequently asked questions
How should I look after the Amazon Basics DS-TAM12 tape?
The listing gives no care instructions. It lists an alloy steel blade, an ABS case and a push-button lock.
Does the DS-TAM12 have both inch and metric markings?
Yes. The listing gives an inch and metric scale on a 16 foot (5 meter) blade.
Does the tape lock?
Yes. The lock type is push-button, and the title calls it self-locking.
Does it have a belt clip?
Yes. The title lists a belt clip.