It's called a Brannock device and used in most shoe stores.
Meters (about 3 feet)
meter
You would use a yardstick if you had to measure several feet.
thermometer
odometer
The engine dipstick is the only tool you can use to measure how much oil is in the engine.
a tape measure of at least 25 feet or more
Barometer is the tool to measure air pressure
Use a tape measure and measure in metres. For greater precision, measure in centimetres.
If you want to measure the length, use a ruler.
The best tool to use to measure distance underwater is
A ruler or tape measure.