Handheld Measuring Device

A handheld measuring device is provided that facilitates measurement of elongated articles such as wire, rope, cable, tubing, and the like. The device includes a housing having an upper and a lower roller that are adapted to bear against an article to be measured. The lower roller is connected to a counter assembly and the upper roller is rotatably supported within a clevis and affixed to a plunger assembly. A spring biased locking mechanism locks the plunger assembly in place as the article to be measured is drawn between the rollers. The counter assembly registers a linear distance traveled by the lower roller for accurate measurement of the work piece. The device can be deployed in one hand and is suitable to be carried on one's person when not in use. The housing facilitates insertion of a work piece while the rollers and clevis member prevent separation from the rollers.