Klein Tape Measure, 30-ft. Compact (9530)
Klein Tape Measure, 30-ft. Compact (9530)
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Key Features
Overview
The Klein Tools 30-Foot Compact Tape Measure (9530) puts a 30-foot blade in a case built for all-day carry. This is a compact tape measure designed for general construction, electrical layout and everyday linear measuring, with Klein model 9530 delivering 30 ft (9.14 m) of 1-1/16" (27 mm) wide steel blade.
Reach is the number that matters on a tape this size. Klein rates standout at 10 ft (3.05 m) and reach at 13 ft. Reach is standout plus the typical extension of a user's arm, so in practice you can hook a far edge or measure overhead runs solo more often.
The blade is nylon-coated steel with 1/16" graduations and printing on both sides. Klein adds an architectural scale to the imperial markings, which helps when you are checking scaled dimensions on a print. Note that markings are imperial only.
Control comes from a finger brake. Instead of clamping your thumb on a moving blade, you feather the brake to slow retraction, keeping fingers clear and protecting the double hook from slamming home. The tape locks, rewinds automatically and has a belt clip plus an attachment channel for tethering when working at height.
The ABS and polycarbonate case in Klein orange and black measures roughly 3-7/16" x 3-5/16" x 2" (8.7 x 8.4 x 5.1 cm) and weighs 1.1 lb (476 g). The hook is not magnetic.
Who should buy it: electricians, carpenters and general contractors who want 30 feet of capacity in a tape that still fits a tool bag pocket, and anyone who reads plans and wants the architectural scale on the blade.
Measure the Long Runs Solo
Ten feet of standout gets you across door openings, ceiling spans and between studs without a second set of hands.
- 10 ft (3.05 m) standout
- 13 ft reach
- Double hook
Keep Your Fingers Out of It
The finger brake slows the blade on the way back in, without your skin touching the moving steel.
- Finger brake retraction control
- Lockable blade
- Automatic rewind
Read Plans and Stock From One Blade
Printing on both sides and an added architectural scale make the blade readable from either side and useful on drawings.
- Double-sided imperial markings
- Architectural scale
- 1/16" graduations
Key Specifications
| Tape Length | 30 ft (9.14 m) |
|---|---|
| Tape Width | 1-1/16" (27 mm) |
| Standout | 10 ft (3.05 m) |
| Reach | 13 ft |
| Graduations | 1/16" |
| Measurement Standard | Imperial with architectural scale, double-sided |
| Blade | Nylon-coated steel |
| Lockable Tape | Yes |
| Rewind | Automatic, with finger brake |
| Hook | Double |
| Magnetic | No |
| Belt Clip | Yes, plus tether attachment channel |
| Case | ABS and polycarbonate, orange/black |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 3-7/16" x 3-5/16" x 2" (8.7 x 8.4 x 5.1 cm) |
| Weight | 1.1 lb (476 g) |
Built For
Tool Nut's Take
Thirty Feet That Rides Light
The Klein Tools 30-Foot Compact Tape Measure (9530) gives you a 10-foot standout and an architectural scale in a case that does not drag your belt down.
- Who it's for: Trades who need long-run capacity but carry their tape in a bag or pouch all day.
- Why it stands out: Finger brake, double-sided printing with an architectural scale, and a tether channel for work at height.
- Worth knowing: Imperial markings only, and the hook is not magnetic.
Common Questions
- Does the Klein 9530 have metric markings? No. It has double-sided imperial markings with an architectural scale.
- What is the standout? Klein rates it at 10 ft (3.05 m), with a 13 ft reach.
- Can it be tethered? Yes. The case has an attachment channel for tethering the tape measure.
- Is the hook magnetic? No. It uses a non-magnetic double hook.
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