Milwaukee 25 ft Magnetic Tape Measure (48-22-0325)

A compact 25-foot tape with a 1-inch blade, a magnetic hook for steel studs and conduit, and up to 15 feet of reach — a good everyday tape, though owner ratings are mixed outside Amazon.

Quick verdict

Yes, if you measure along steel studs or conduit, or often measure alone. The Milwaukee 48-22-0325 is a compact 25-foot tape with a magnetic hook, a 1-inch blade with up to 15 feet of reach and a limited lifetime warranty. Ratings on Milwaukee's own site are much lower than on Amazon, and wider-blade tapes reach further.

Best for:: Measuring on steel studs and conduit, single-handed.
Watch out:: Mixed reviews on Milwaukee's own site.

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Amazon US listing and availability checked October 27, 2026. Prices and stock can change.

Reviewed October 9, 2026 · How we review

A red and black Milwaukee 25 ft compact tape measure with a silver "MAGNETIC" badge, seen from the side

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Our Take

This is Milwaukee's compact 25-foot tape with a magnetic hook. Milwaukee lists a 1-inch (27 mm) steel blade with up to 15 feet of reach before it bends, nylon blade protection plus an anti-tear coating on the first 6 inches where tapes usually fail, a 5-point reinforced frame, printing on both sides, an architectural scale, a lanyard point and a wire belt clip. The magnet holds the hook on EMT conduit and steel studs, which matters for electricians and metal-stud framing, and it's handy for one-person measuring on any steel surface. Milwaukee backs it with a limited lifetime warranty. One honest flag: Amazon shoppers rate it 4.6 stars, but reviews on Milwaukee's own site average just 2.2 out of 5, and we can't tell which experience is more typical. We haven't tested it ourselves. It's a reasonable buy at around $30 if you want the magnetic hook and compact body; if reach matters most, a wider-blade tape goes further.

Specs (This Configuration)

Blade: 25 ft, 1 in (27 mm) wide, steel
Reach (standout): Up to 15 ft (Milwaukee)
Hook: Magnetic — holds to EMT and steel studs
Blade protection: Nylon coating; anti-tear coating on the first 6 in
Markings: Printed on both sides; architectural scale
Size and weight: 3.6 × 2.33 × 3.15 in, 1 lb
Warranty: Limited lifetime (Milwaukee)

Best For

Electricians and anyone working with steel studs or conduit
Measuring alone, with the hook held in place by the magnet
A compact everyday tape for a toolbag or belt

Skip If

You need maximum reach — wider-blade tapes extend further unsupported
You mostly measure wood framing, where a magnet adds little
You want a tape with consistently strong reviews everywhere

What We Like

Magnetic hook for steel and conduit
Anti-tear coating where tape blades usually wear first
Limited lifetime warranty

What To Know

Reviews on Milwaukee's own site average 2.2/5 (152 reviews), far below Amazon's 4.6 — we couldn't find out why
Up to 15 ft of reach is Milwaukee's figure; it depends on how you hold the tape
The magnet can pick up metal filings and stick to tools in a toolbox
We don't have independent hands-on reviews of this exact model

Pros

Magnetic hook
Compact, reinforced body
Sold and shipped by Amazon.com on the listing we checked

Cons

Mixed ratings on Milwaukee's own site
Shorter reach than wide-blade tapes
Magnet attracts debris

Alternatives

Stanley FatMax 25 ft (33-725) — A long-running 1-1/4-inch wide-blade tape with longer reach and a big rating base, without a magnetic hook. On the day we checked, only third-party sellers with low stock offered it.View on Amazon

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Why PriceDropIQ Selected It

A magnetic hook means you can measure along steel studs and conduit without a second pair of hands. This compact 25-foot tape adds a wide blade and up to 15 feet of reach. Ratings outside Amazon are mixed, which we flag on the page.