Quick Answer: The Meter Rule, Soft Wood, MDF is a 1000 mm (1 metre) rule made of medium-density fibreboard or seasoned soft wood, marked in centimetres and millimetres. It is sanded smooth and finished with a moisture-resistant coating.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
1000 mm long with centimetre and millimetre graduations
MDF or seasoned soft wood, light to handle
High-visibility permanent black markings
Sanded, splinter-free surface with protective coating
Machined parallel edges that also serve as a straight-edge
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Material
MDF or seasoned soft wood
Length
1000 mm (1 metre)
Graduations
Centimetres and millimetres
Width
Approx. 25 to 30 mm
Thickness
Approx. 5 to 7 mm
Markings
Permanent black
Finish
Sanded, moisture-resistant coating
About This Product
This lighter rule suits primary and lower secondary classes measuring lengths, heights and distances, and drawing straight lines in geometry. In physics practicals it can mark out distances for motion experiments or be used on a simple optical bench. Educational Instrument can dispatch the Meter Rule, Soft Wood, MDF to laboratories in Panama, Belgium, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Croatia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Meter Rule, Soft Wood, MDF made of?
Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) or seasoned soft wood, with a sanded, moisture-resistant finish.