Westcott 16010 Shatterproof Ruler 12 Inch
- Graduation Range: 1/16 inches
- Material Type: Plastic
- Number Of Packs: 1
- Item Weight: 0.02 pounds
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A straightforward transparent 12-inch ruler that bends instead of breaking, suited to classroom and desk use rather than precision cutting.
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ASIN: B00E66LFZIModel: 16010Category: Rulers
Overview
A 12-inch shatterproof ruler from Westcott, the 16010 has a transparent blue-tinted body with one edge scaled in sixteenths of an inch and the other in metric. It targets students, offices, and craft desks that want a ruler built to flex rather than snap.
Rather than rigid plastic or metal, Westcott builds this ruler to bend under pressure and spring back to flat, which matters most for a ruler that gets tossed in a backpack or pencil case. The transparent body lets you see the page underneath while you draw or measure, and a hang hole lets it store on a pegboard or hook.
- 12-inch shatter-resistant plastic ruler
- Sixteenths scale on one edge, metric on the other
- Transparent blue-tinted body
- Hang hole for pegboard storage
Who it's for
Good for students, classrooms, and home offices that need a lightweight, see-through straight edge. Not the choice for anyone who needs a rigid cutting guide, since flexible plastic is not meant to resist a blade.
Pros and cons
- Transparent body for tracing and page viewing
- Flexes and springs back instead of breaking
- Dual inch and metric scales
- Hang hole for storage
- Flexible plastic is not a rigid cutting guide
Performance notes
The shatter-resistant plastic is designed to flex when bent and return to its original straight shape, rather than cracking the way a brittle acrylic ruler can. Numerals and graduations are printed sharply enough to stay readable through the transparent body, with one edge in sixteenths of an inch and the other in metric.
Specifications
| Brand | Westcott |
|---|---|
| Model | 16010 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.02 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Graduation Range | 1/16 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | Blue |
| Included components | |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | RULER |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | not eligible |
| Other details | |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | 1 |
| Style Name | Shatterproof |
Frequently asked questions
What scale is on the Westcott 16010 ruler?
One edge is marked in sixteenths of an inch and the other edge carries a standard metric scale.
Is the Westcott Shatterproof Ruler rigid enough to cut against?
It is designed to flex and spring back rather than resist a blade, so it suits measuring and drawing more than cutting guides.
Can you see through the Westcott 16010 ruler?
Yes, the body is transparent with a blue tint, so pages and lines underneath stay visible while you measure.