5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape*
The measuring tape is the perfect office accessory wherever you go. This Steel Executive desktop 5ft retractable tape measure has a leatherette finish, steel sides and a steel engraving plate, so it feels like a desk object rather than something from a toolbox drawer. At 2.1"W x 2.25"H x 0.75" D it disappears into a jacket pocket, a laptop bag or a glove box, and it comes back out whenever somebody needs to know whether the desk fits, whether the sofa fits, or whether the picture is hanging straight.
Five feet of retractable tape is the useful length for the measuring that actually happens: a shelf, a doorway, a suitcase, a table for an event, a wall before the shelving goes up. The tape pulls out, the tape snaps back, and the case stays closed in a pocket in between.
The metal engraving plate is the reason it becomes a gift. HansonEllis engraves it in-house with up to 10 characters on each of two lines, which is room for a name and a year, initials and a title, or two short words of your own. On a leatherette and stainless case that lettering does not wear off with the first week of use, and a tool with a name on it is the one that never quietly disappears from a desk.
That makes it a natural gift for a father, a retiring colleague, a new graduate setting up a first apartment, a groomsman, or a client who already owns everything and still has nothing to measure with. It is useful on the day it is opened and still useful years later, which is more than most desk gifts manage.
Add your engraving text above, choose your quantity, and give something that gets used every time a question starts with how wide is.
5ft. Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape
Leatherette Outer Cover
Steel Sides
Metal Engraving Plate
Measuring Tape Size: 2.1"W x 2.25"H x 0.75" D
Materials: Leatherette, Stainless
5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape at a glance
The 5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape is a 5 foot retractable tape measure in a leatherette-covered case with steel sides and a metal engraving plate, measuring 2.1"W x 2.25"H x 0.75" D. HansonEllis engraves the plate in-house with up to 10 characters on each of two lines, enough for a name and a year or initials and a title. It is pocket sized, so it travels between a desk, a bag and a car.
Best for: fathers, retiring colleagues, executives and new graduates who would rather be given a pocket tool with their name on it than another desk ornament.
Who the 5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape is for
- Father's Day his name and a year engraved on the plate of a tape he will actually carry.
- Retirement a colleague's name and years of service on a desk tool that outlasts the card.
- Corporate and client gifts a useful executive desk piece engraved with a name rather than a slogan.
- Groomsmen a practical thank-you gift, each one engraved with the man's name.
- Graduation a first-apartment essential, engraved with the class year.
- Housewarming the one thing nobody buys for themselves until the day the shelves go up.
- Christmas a stocking-sized gift for the person who measures twice and cuts once.
- Birthdays initials and a year on a pocket tool that stays in use long after the party.
- Weddings a gift for the fathers and the wedding party, engraved with names and the date.
- Best friend two short words only the pair of you would understand, engraved on the plate.
5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape size and materials
| Size | Measuring Tape Size: 2.1"W x 2.25"H x 0.75" D, with 5ft. of retractable tape |
|---|---|
| Material | Leatherette, Stainless: a leatherette outer cover with steel sides and a metal engraving plate |
| What is included | One 5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape with a leatherette outer cover, steel sides and a metal engraving plate |
| Personalization | Engraved in-house by HansonEllis on the metal engraving plate, up to 10 characters per line on up to 2 lines (20 characters in total), counting spaces and punctuation |
| Turnaround | Standard 5–10 business days, rush 3–5, expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping |
| Personalized by | HansonEllis, in-house, in business since 1999 |
Care and use
- The outer cover is leatherette with steel sides, so the case takes being carried in a bag or a pocket.
- The tape is retractable, which is what keeps 5 feet of it inside a case 2.1"W x 2.25"H x 0.75" D.
- The engraving sits on a metal plate rather than on the leatherette, so the lettering is not rubbed by handling.
How the 5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape is personalized
- Work out your wording first: the engraving plate takes up to 10 characters on each of 2 lines, so a first name and a year, or initials and a title, are the usual pairs.
- Type it into the personalization field on this page and set your quantity. If each tape needs a different name, order the full count and email your list to [email protected] after ordering.
- HansonEllis engraves the metal plate in-house and ships the measuring tape insured by UPS, FedEx or USPS with tracking emailed to you.
Engraving ideas for the plate
- A first name on the top line and a year on the second.
- Initials on one line and a job title on the other, for an executive or client gift.
- A retiring colleague's name above their years of service.
- A short two-word line such as Measure Twice, split across the two lines.
- A surname and a house number, for a housewarming or a first apartment.
Quote ideas for your 5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape
- Dad / Est. 1994
- T. Reyes / CFO
- Measure / Twice
- Thank You / 25 Years
- Grandpa / 2027
- Class of / 2027
- Mr. Fix It / Since 1994
- Well Done / Team Lead
- Congrats / New Home
- Best Dad / Hands Down
Which one should I choose
A tape measure is either a hardware item or a gift, and the difference is the case it lives in and the name on it.
| 5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape | Choose it when the gift has to look right on a desk, fit in a pocket, and carry a name engraved on a metal plate. |
|---|---|
| A hardware-store tape measure | Choose it when you need 25 feet of tape for a job site and nobody cares what it looks like or whose it is. |
| A plain engraved desk plaque | Choose it when the gift is meant to sit still and be read rather than be picked up and used. |
For an executive, retirement or Father's Day gift, the engraved pocket tape wins because it is used, carried and kept.
Ordering the 5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape for weddings and events
Ordering the 5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape for a company event, a conference or a wedding party works like a single order. There is no minimum, so order the number you need. Each engraving plate takes up to 10 characters on each of two lines; if the name changes from piece to piece, order the full quantity and email your list to [email protected] after ordering so every tape is matched correctly. Company logos are a custom order: send a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected], where a logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be engraved. Standard production is 5–10 business days, rush 3–5 and expedite 1–3, plus 2–5 days US shipping, and weddings should be ordered 3–6 months ahead. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
Questions shoppers ask about the 5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape
How long is the tape?
5 feet, and it is retractable, so it pulls out to measure and snaps back into the case.
How big is the case itself?
2.1"W x 2.25"H x 0.75" D, which is pocket sized and sits flat on a desk between uses.
What is it made of?
Leatherette and stainless: a leatherette outer cover, steel sides and a metal engraving plate.
Where does the engraving go?
On the metal engraving plate set into the case, engraved in-house by HansonEllis.
How much text fits on the engraving plate?
Up to 10 characters per line on up to 2 lines, 20 characters in total. Count spaces and punctuation, so a first name and a year fit comfortably.
Is the 5ft. Executive Retractable Pocket Measuring Tape a good corporate gift?
Yes. It is a desk-and-pocket tool rather than a novelty, so an engraved name reads as a gift to the person rather than an advertisement.
Can each measuring tape have a different name?
Yes. Order the quantity you need, then email your list of names to [email protected] after ordering so each one is matched correctly.
Can our company logo be engraved on it?
Logos are handled as a custom order. Email a vector file (.eps, .ai, .cdr, .pdf or .svg) or a high-resolution image to [email protected]. A logo setup fee applies and not every logo can be engraved, and the plate is small.
Can I see a proof before it is engraved?
Yes. Proofs are optional and available on request for a $35-55 service fee per proof, and a proof adds extra days to production. Changes after a proof carry a $40 minimum updating fee, so check the spelling before you order.
Is there a minimum order?
No. Order a single tape measure or one for every person on a team. For bulk pricing, please contact [email protected].
How long does an engraved measuring tape take?
Standard production is 5 to 10 business days, then 2 to 5 days shipping in the US. Rush is 3 to 5 days and expedite 1 to 3.
Where can I buy an engraved pocket tape measure, and can it be returned?
HansonEllis engraves it in-house and has been personalizing gifts since 1999. Engraved items are made to order and final sale unless defective; non-personalized items can be returned within 14 days. International shipping is by request, so email [email protected].
See more in Desk Accessories + Card Holders.
Updated September 2026 by the HansonEllis personalization team.
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