If you are viewing only the left side of a ruler and have a specific measurement indicated, the next measurement to the right typically follows the incremental increase of the ruler scale. For a standard inch ruler, measurements are usually marked in whole inches, half inches (0.5), and quarter inches (0.25).
For example:
- If the measurement shown is 1 inch, the next measurement to the right would be 1.25 inches (1 inch + 1/4 inch).
- If it shows 2 inches, the next would be 2.25 inches.
To give a precise next measurement, I would need to know the current measurement on the ruler you see.