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Studs
Remember to press
FIND NUMBER OF REQUIRED STUDS FOR A GIVEN WALL LENGTH
Example: Find the number of 16-inch On-center studs needed for a wall with a length of 20 Feet
8-1/2 Inches.
KEY INPUT & DISPLAY
1. Enter length and convert to Studs*.
On/C
On/C
2
0
8
Feet
5
(Studs)
Conv
*The length is divided by the On-center spacing; in this case, 16 Inches (default setting). Press
to review the stored On-center value. If you need to enter a new On-center, for example 18 Inches,
enter
1
8
Inch
Stor
Drywall
Remember to press
NUMBER OF DRYWALL SHEETS FOR A GIVEN AREA
Example: Find the number of 4 x 8, 4 x 9 and 4 x 12 sheets to cover an area of 160 Square Feet.
KEY INPUT & DISPLAY
1. Enter area:
On/C
On/C
1
6
0
Feet
2. Find the number of 4 x 8 sheets, 4 x 9 sheets and 4 x 12 sheets required:
(Drywall)
Height
Conv
Height
Height
Height
NUMBER OF DRYWALL SHEETS FOR A GIVEN LENGTH
Example: Find the number of 4 x 8, 4 x 9 and 4 x 12 sheets to cover a length of 50 Feet.
KEY INPUT & DISPLAY
1. Enter area:
On/C
On/C
5
0
Feet
to clear entries in between problems.
On/C
On/C
1
/
2
Inch
.
5
to clear entries in between problems.
On/C
On/C
Feet
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0
20
8-1/2
Feet
Inch
STUD 17.
(Studs)
5
Rcl
0
160
SQ Feet
4x8 5.0
(5 - 4 x 8 Sheets)
4x9 4.444444
(5 - 4 x 9 Sheets)
4x12 3.333333
(4 - 4 x 12 Sheets)
160.
SQ Feet
0
50
Feet
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