I am trying to find the length of a cut so I can compare measurements in mm with the 'number scale'.
Firstly, let me say that Google has not been my friend.
I have only found a couple of references.
One says that No.1 = 1/8th", No.2=2/8" etc.
UltraEdge blade series "Trimmer" -- 1/150 inch
00000 -- 1/125 inch 0000 -- 1/100 inch 0000A -- 1/75 inch 000 -- 1/50 inch 0A -- 3/64 inch 1 -- 3/32 inch 1A -- 1/8 inch 1.5 -- 5/32 inch 2 -- 1/4 inch 3.5 -- 3/8 inch 3.75 -- 1/2 inch 5/8 HT -- 5/8 inch 3/4 HT -- 3/4 inchOster Oster's "Classic" clipper comes with removable blades of different lengths. Oster clippers are often used in shops that specialize in military-style haircuts.
00000 -- 1/125 inch 0000 -- 1/100 inch 000 -- 1/50 inch 0A -- 3/64 inch 1 -- 3/32 inch 1A -- 1/8 inch 1.5 -- 5/32 inch 2 -- 1/4 inch 3.5 -- 3/8 inch 3.75 -- 1/2 inchWahl A number of Wahl clippers come with adjustable blades that move between 1 mm (about 1/25 inch) and 3 mm (about 1/8 inch) in length. Some models have detachable blades, which are listed below. (Wahl provides measurements in millimeters.)
Competition blade series
00000 -- 0.4 mm 0000 -- 0.6 mm 000 -- 0.8 mm 0A -- 1.8 mm 1 -- 2 mm 1A -- 2.8 mm 1.5 -- 3.8 mm 2 -- 6 mm 3.5 -- 8 mm 3.75 -- 10 mm "Couldn't even find it on Wikipedia - I may be using the wrong search terms.
TIA
Dave R