Research the item measured and the size, i.E. Large, small, symbolic numbers, etc.

One has doubts about his/her performance at something.

Might refer to wondering how long—days and weeks—something will be; comparisons; how ‘big some­thing is in life.

Focus on outward appearances, specifically your weight, size, and proportions.

How does everything “measure up” in the dream, and what’s being measured? Equate this to a prevalent situation in your life.

Check the numerical significance of whatever measurements you get for further interpretive value.

To dream about using measuring tape, especially to take your own measurements, indicates that you are setting unrealistic standards for yourself or what you think others expect of you. You need to stop comparing yourself to others.