The Tape,measuring, cataloged under National Stock Number 5210-01-357-4178, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5210 (Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's) of the Measuring Tools group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5210-01-357-4178 |
| Item Name | Tape,measuring |
| FSC / FSG | 5210 / 52 — Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Reading Direction | RIGHT TO LEFT |
| Winding Method | HAND CRANK |
| Inclosure Type | REEL |
| Standard Graduation Unit | INCHES AND FEET |
| Design Type | TANK GAGING |
| National Bureau of Standards Certification | NOT PROVIDED |
| Width | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | STEEL |
| Marking Type | BLACK GRADUATIONS AND MARKINGS ON LIGHT RUST-RESISTANT BACKGROUND |
| Tape Smallest Graduation Unit | 1/8 IN. IN |
| Plumb Bob | NOT INCLUDED |
| Measuring Capacity | 100 FEET FT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 45958 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CN1296SF/590 | 5/9 Secondary reference Apex Tool Group, Llc |
| 5210-01-357-4178 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 45958 | 5/9 Secondary reference Apex Tool Group, Llc |
| CN1296SF/590 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5210-01-357-4178 is a Tape,measuring, classified under FSC 5210, Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5315-01-406-3174, 6515-01-506-9628. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5210-01-357-4178: Reading Direction: RIGHT TO LEFT; Winding Method: HAND CRANK; Inclosure Type: REEL; Standard Graduation Unit: INCHES AND FEET. 12 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.