Question

I used a tape to calculate my object because my ruler was too small to measure the objects that I needed. Put this into another words.
A) I used an alternative measuring tool due to the limitations of my ruler.
B) I resorted to using a tape measure instead of my ruler.
C) My ruler was inadequate, so I opted for a tape measure.
D) The small size of my ruler prompted me to use a tape measure instead.

Answer 1

B) I resorted to using a tape measure instead of my ruler.

This sentence conveys that due to the inadequacy of the ruler, the person chose to use a tape measure as an alternative measuring tool. It succinctly explains the switch from the ruler to the tape measure to accurately measure objects that were too large for the small ruler.