How do you mesure rafters for 18 inch on center?
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Can you be more specific? What are you trying to accomplish? Are you wanting to come at the project from below?
Use a tape measure or folding ruler. Somehow I don't think that is the answer you are seeking. Can you zero in on what you want to ask?
measure the width of your rafter boards. cut a board 18 inches minus the width of the rafter. this will give you the space you need for 18 inch center to center