“码尺”的英语可以翻译为：yardstick，yardmeasure ...

码尺是量长短的, 英尺也是量长短的.A yardstick is measure, so is a foot rule.我想买把码尺.I want to buy a yardstick.在日常实用中, 标准物也许是码尺或米尺.For everyday purpose, that standard object could be a yardstick or meter stick....