Customizable Parametric Ruler

📏 CUSTOMIZABLE PARAMETRIC RULER
 

Metric, imperial, or dual scale — fully customizable and ready to print.

This practical 3D printable ruler is designed for MakerWorld customization and everyday real-world use. You can configure it as a metric ruler, imperial ruler, or dual scale ruler, making it ideal for school, office, workshop, drafting, crafting, and general maker use.
 

✨ WHY THIS MODEL STANDS OUT

• Fully customizable ruler design  
• Metric only, imperial only, or dual scale  
• Adjustable length and proportions  
• Right-to-left or left-to-right reading direction  
• Left-handed friendly option  
• Optional hanging hole with smart placement  
• Clean two-color look with separate body and markings  
• Diagonal print layout for better fit on square print beds  
 

📐 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS

• Metric length: 5 cm to 50 cm  
• Imperial length: 1 in to 24 in  
• Imperial subdivisions: 1/8 inch or 1/16 inch  
• Top or bottom scale placement in single-scale mode  
• Adjustable width, thickness, margins, corner radius, tick sizes, and text sizes  
 

🧠 BUILT WITH USABILITY IN MIND

This model includes several improvements for a better customizable experience:
• Extra safe spacing for numbers at both ends  
• Better right-to-left symmetry  
• Hidden internal variables for a cleaner UI  
• MakerWorld-friendly color picker hints  
• Functional layout designed to remain readable after customization  
 

✅ RECOMMENDED DEFAULT SETUP

• Dual scale  
• 30 cm metric length  
• 12 inch imperial length  
• Diagonal centered orientation  
 

⚠️ PRINT NOTE

Print at 100% scale and make sure your printer is properly calibrated before using it as a precise measuring tool.
 

Thank you for your support and for printing this customizable ruler!