Escape from Tarkov · Barter item
Construction measuring tape
Type
Barter item
Size
1×1 (1 slot)
Weight
0.15 kg
Flea Market
Allowed
Base value
3,769 ₽
The Construction measuring tape (MTape) is a barter item in Escape from Tarkov. You need 3 in total: 3 for hideout upgrades, 2 of them found in raid. At the last price snapshot it sold best on the Flea Market for about 16,005 ₽.
Keep it
Keep 3 (2 found in raid): 3 for the hideout.
Price
Snapshot · 2026-11-04Flea 24h avg
16,005 ₽
Flea 24h low
7,999 ₽
Best trader
1,922 ₽
Per slot
16,005 ₽
PvP flea prices before fees, from tarkov.dev. Refreshed hourly.
Hideout upgrades that need it
| Station | Level | Count | Found in raid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting Range | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Cultist Circle | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Security | 1 | 1 | No |
What the Construction measuring tape is used for
| Barter for | Trader | Full cost |
|---|---|---|
| Toolset | Mechanic LL1 | Pliers, Screwdriver, Wrench, Insulating tape, Construction measuring tape |
| Tactical fleece beanie (Tan) | Ragman LL2 | Construction measuring tape |
| AR-15 KAC QDC 5.56x45 Flash Suppressor Kit | Peacekeeper LL2 | 2× USB Adapter, Construction measuring tape |
| TOZ KS-23M 23x75mm pump-action shotgun Drozd | Prapor LL3 | 5× Construction measuring tape, 5× T-Shaped plug, 5× USB Adapter |
| Crafts | Station | Time | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toolset | Workbench 1 | 8m | Pliers, Screwdriver, Wrench, Insulating tape, Construction measuring tape, Ripstop fabric |
| Pilgrim tourist backpack | Lavatory 3 | 42m | Construction measuring tape, 2× LolKek 3F Transfer tourist backpack, 2× Insulating tape, Sewing kit (tool, returned) |
FAQ
Is the Construction measuring tape needed for quests?
No quest asks for it.
Is the Construction measuring tape needed for the hideout?
Yes: 1 for Shooting Range level 2 (found in raid), 1 for Cultist Circle level 1 (found in raid) and 1 for Security level 1.
How much is the Construction measuring tape worth?
At the last snapshot (2026-11-04) the best sale was 16,005 ₽ on the Flea Market (24h average, before fees). The price box on this page shows the current figure, refreshed hourly.
More barter items
Data from the free tarkov.dev API (regular (PvP)), joined by XGamingServer: quests, hideout, map locks, crafts and barters as of 2026-11-04. Prices refresh hourly. More on the community wiki. Not affiliated with Battlestate Games.
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