Customer Reviews for Stanley FatMax 16 ft. Measuring Tape, Mylar Polyester (33-716)
Item # : 598931
Model # : 680-33-716
FatMax Mylar Measuring Tape is specially designed to hook grabs on side, top or bottom for versatility.
- Blade length: 16 ft
- Blade width: 1 1/4 in
Price is $54.69
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153 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Nov 21, 2025
Outstanding Product
This is one of the most dependable tapes out there. I have tried many and for the most part they all fail after just a few uses. This has never failedme.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Nov 12, 2024
High Price, Poor Quality. JUNK!!
Don't waste your money. I own a cabinetry shop and over the past 2 years all I seen is the decline of quality. It started when I needed to update our tools to refresh the shop. That included in purchasing a sum of 16' fat max measuring tapes. Soon I saw that they would be returned to our defective or repair section. All with the same issue. The rivet holes would be torn...
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TapeMan 2
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Posted Nov 21, 2025
Outstanding Product
This is one of the most dependable tapes out there. I have tried many and for the most part they all fail after just a few uses. This has never failedme.
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Bruce M
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Posted Apr 1, 2025
Blade curls
Blade always curls to the side. Verry annoying make the tap unusable. It would be nice to find a replacement blade.I have three the same way. The 25' don't do that and the 16' are more expensive never a two for at the holidays.
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Response from Staples :
We're sorry to hear about the issues you are experiencing with the tape measures. Thank you for reaching out to our customer service team. They have replied to your email and waiting for more information to continue assisting you. Please check your inbox, or spam for Ticket #12692005.
Thanks, April 4, 2025
Gavin
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Posted Mar 27, 2025
Tool Box Staple
Stanley tape measures are simply the best of the best. The durability, functionality and build quality of FATMAX tape measures are why almost every professional, including myself use them. You’d be hard pressed to find a tape at any price point better than a Stanley.
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ACCTRIM
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Posted Nov 12, 2024
High Price, Poor Quality. JUNK!!
Don't waste your money. I own a cabinetry shop and over the past 2 years all I seen is the decline of quality. It started when I needed to update our tools to refresh the shop. That included in purchasing a sum of 16' fat max measuring tapes. Soon I saw that they would be returned to our defective or repair section. All with the same issue. The rivet holes would be torn...
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Response from Staples :
Hello Justin. We appreciate your feedback on the 33-716. We are sorry to hear that you are having an issue. You satisfaction is our top priority. We have reached out to you via email at the address you have provided and have assisted you with this issue. Thank you Mitzy, STANLEY.
November 14, 2024
Service Man Stew
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Posted Apr 24, 2024
Best
This is the best tape. It is terribly unfortunate that it looks like they discontinued the metric/imperial style tape.
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Pm88
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Posted Nov 15, 2023
Perfect length
Great product. Keep in my bucket all the time. Great extension and durable.
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epfein
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Posted Aug 10, 2022
Pleasantly Surprised
I wasn't sure about the FatMax tapes, as they seemed a bit too wide for my taste. But the more I use it, the more I like it. The extended reach it offers has been particularly helpful on countless occasions already, and while I've traditionally worked with 25' tapes, the 16' length has been more than adequate for regular use around the shop and at home.
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Hvacr_tech_alviso
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Posted Aug 10, 2022
Good daily tape measure
Great little tape measure I keep in my service tool bag for quick measurements. It is able to extend pretty far for its size. It is build well with quality material definitely would recommend to anyone who need a daily carry tape measure.
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Neech
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Posted Aug 9, 2022
Perfect
The Fatmax is the only tape measurer I will use on jobs. It’s numbers are nice and large and easy to read, and the button to hold it at a certain length never gives. I can stretch it out to its full 16 feet and there is no bend in the tape. This is the only tape measure that I believe professionals should use.
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adh87
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Posted Aug 6, 2022
Made well & works good.
This is a really great tape measure to keep in your toolbox. I have been doing a lot of furniture building and this tape rule has been a great asset. First off it is a lot smaller than my normal one which makes it so much easier to carry around or use. The quality is one of the best you can find. It is heavy duty. Made exceptionally well. The best thing about it is how ...
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Schick
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Posted Aug 5, 2022
Tough and pocket sized
FATMAX is where it's at, tough enough to stand up to teenagers. I especially like the 16' tape because even though its a fatmax, it fits in my pocket for trips to the lumber yard. One thing I'd like to see different is due to my eyesight, but maybe a different color for the numbers of a greater contrast. When I have my glasses on it is no problem. Overall I love Sta...
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scoutstemdad
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Posted Aug 5, 2022
very handy and good Tape measure
this tape is good, the width of the tape makes it strong and lettering is well defined and easy to see. this 16' tape measure is a good size for projects around the house. It was also easy enough for my son to use on his project.
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Sharky
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Posted Aug 3, 2022
Easily readable and durable
I have went to this tape measure in my toolbox as the “go to” tape measure due to the large numbers that make it better for my eyes. The other tape measures I have you have to squint to see the numbers, this one is readable and the top is going to last longer from the extra protection the first few inches.
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Kinzz37
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Posted Aug 1, 2022
Rigid quality!!
I love to use Stanley measure tape it is very handy and have clear measuring numbers. This measure tape comes with large width which makes it easier to measure and keep it secure using the inbuilt clip that comes with tape. This tape comes with the locking which can handy using the thumb lock the measurement and helpful to measure it. It has rigid quality very durable a...
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G Dubya
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Posted Jul 31, 2022
Great Tape Measure
I love the Stanley Fat Max tape measure. I recently used it while remodeling a bathroom. It is able to measure distances while in the air due to it's Fat Max solid construction. I would recommend it to everyone. It is an 11 on my scale of 1-10.
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Jellebeens1958
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Posted Jul 31, 2022
Another great Stanley product!
This is a great quality item just like all of the Stanley products I have ever had. The tape pulls out very easy, it's very easy to lock, the 14' reach is very good. It also is a very good quality tape- not flimsy at all, stretches and stays exactly where you put it. The only thing that's just a very small issue is the locking button is awkward- for lack of a better ...
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James1984
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Posted Jul 27, 2022
the little tape that could
This 16 foot tape feels great in my hands. It has a wide blade with a 10 foot stand off. It just as robust as its 25 and 35 foot siblings just in a shorter smaller package. The tape hook and extra protection on the end of the blade are top notch.
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Fulltimesweety
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Posted Jul 27, 2022
Nice size and very durable
I really like stanley tool because they are very durable and dependable. I like to keep a smaller one around the house for quick measurements and i am very impressed with how well they hold up, i have never had one break even when my kids got ahold of it and pulled the taoe all the way out, it did not break. I definitely recommend to anyone, great value.
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Ynotwin63
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Posted Jul 26, 2022
Fatmax tape measure
I just used my new tape measure today at work and it works great and easy to use . The bold numbers make it very easy to read and the wider blade bends way less than smaller blade tape measures .i would highly recommend this to pros and diy thank you
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VTwoodshop
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Posted Jul 25, 2022
Small and Sturdy
I work in a furniture shop and always gravitate to the shorter tapes, but they are always so flimsy, now I have the FATMAX and it is great. A small and sturdy tape that holds up to everyday use, fits well in your hand, and is easy to read, this tape is a great fit in my shop.
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