APH Tactile Ruler

The verdict

APH's Ruler: 1-Foot Braille Metric-English Measurement is exactly what the name says: a one-foot ruler marked in braille, carrying both metric and English measurements so one ruler covers schoolwork, sewing, and household jobs. It is Federal Quota eligible for students, and APH ships it via USPS Free Matter for the Blind.

APH Tactile Ruler — about $13 at APH · star rating unverified in our research · Blind pick (no sight needed) — APH's 1-foot braille ruler with both metric and English units, the cheap, pocketable tool for measuring anything by touch.

Perkins' accessible-science guide recommends it for elementary science students preparing for class.

Specs

  • 1 foot long
  • Braille markings with metric and English units
  • Federal Quota eligible
  • Ships via USPS Free Matter for the Blind
  • Recommended in Perkins' accessible-science guide for elementary students

Blind details

Blind pick means the core task — setup, daily use, and maintenance — can be completed entirely without sight, and this product stands out. For a blind person, a braille ruler turns measuring from a favor you ask into a job you do yourself: check whether a shelf fits, measure a hem, or work a school worksheet without waiting for sighted help. Tape it to the table with double-sided tape so it cannot slide while you measure, and keep the zero end at the table's edge so you can line up the object by feel. Pair it with a braille protractor from APH when geometry homework starts calling for angles too.

Honest caveats: One foot is short — furniture, fabric, and rooms need a braille tape measure instead, and this ruler will not help there. The $13 price comes from an APH order list rather than a live product page, so confirm it at checkout. It is a school-style ruler, not a heavy-duty workshop straightedge, so do not expect it to survive as a cutting guide.

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Last reviewed: October 2026.