Table of Contents Default Settings ... 24 Entering Dimensions. .. 3 Using Memory Function ... 25 Basic Math Functions w/ Dimensions ... 4 Paperless Tape Function ..26 Converting Between Dimensions ... 6 Error Messages ... 27 Area and Volume Calculations ... 8 Auto Power Off / Battery ...
Entering Linear, Square and Cubic Dimensions Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C LINEAR DIMENSIONS Example: Enter 6 Feet 4-13/16 Inches. On/C On/C Feet Inch 4-13/16 Feet Inch SQUARE AND CUBIC DIMENSIONS Example: Enter 54 Square Feet. Enter 54 Cubic Feet Feet SQ Feet...
Basic Math Functions with Dimensions Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C ADDITION Example: Add 3 Feet 6 Inches and 4-13/16 Inches. Inch Feet Feet Inch Inch 10-13/16 Feet Inch SUBTRACTION Example: Subtract 11 Inches from 4 Feet 2 Inches. –...
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MULTIPLICATION Example: Multiply 14 Feet by 5 Feet. × Feet Feet Feet SQ Feet DIVISION Example: Divide 7 Feet 6 Inches by 2. ÷ Feet Inch Feet Inch Feet Inch PERCENTAGE CALCULATIONS Example: Find 20% of 600 Feet. × Feet Feet Inch Page 5...
Converting Between Dimensions Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Feet Conv 4.333333 Conv Feet Feet Conv Inch Inch Conv 3.962 Conv 396.24 Conv 3962.4 Note: When performing multiple conversions, you only have to press the key once.
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CONVERTING FEET-INCH-FRACTIONS TO DECIMAL FEET OR INCHES Example: Convert 10 Feet 8-1/2 Inches to Decimal Feet. Then convert back to Feet-Inch-Fractions. Then to Inch Fractions & Decimal Inch Feet Inch 8-1/2 Feet Inch Conv Feet 10.70833 Feet Feet 8-1/2 Feet Inch Inch 128-1/2...
Area & Volume Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C SQUARE AREA (x Example: The area of a room with sides measuring 6 Feet 8 Inches Feet Inch Conv 44.44444 SQ Feet AREA OF A RECTANGULAR ROOM (LxW) Example: The area of a room measuring 10 Feet 6 Inches by 17 Feet 11 Inches ×...
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RECTANGULAR CONTAINERS (LxWxH) Example: What is the volume of a rectangular container that measures 3 Feet by 2 Feet 10-5/8 Inches by 2 Feet 2 Inches? 1. Find volume in Cubic Feet: × Feet Feet × Feet Inch 10-5/8 Feet Inch Feet Inch...
Bricks / Blocks Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Number of Bricks / Blocks for a Wall Example: How many bricks, both face and paver, and concrete blocks are needed to build a wall that is 14 Feet long by 8 Feet high? Add a 5% waste allowance for the number of blocks.
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2. Find the number of blocks required (and check block size): × Feet Feet SQ Feet Block BLKS 126.00 (Block Size) Block B-AR 128 SQ Inch STORED 3. Add a 5% waste allowance: × Feet Feet SQ Feet Block BLKS 126.00 132.3 Note: You can store a custom block area by entering or solving for the new value then pressing Block...
Concrete Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Number of Bags of Concrete Example: Find the number of bays of concrete required for a patio measuring 10 Feet by 12.5 Feet x 4 Inches. × ×...
Gravel Estimations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Tons of Gravel Example: How much gravel (in tons) is required to cover a driveway that is 40 Feet long by 12 Feet wide by 4 Inches deep? ×...
Fence Boards, Posts, and Rails Example: Find the number of fence boards, posts, and rails required for a fence with a distance of 54 Feet 6 Inches. Feet Inch Feet Inch BDS 116. Fence POST 8. Fence 2-RL 14. Fence 3-RL 21.
Board Feet: Lumber Estimation The default entry format for board feet is “Inch x Inch x Feet. ” You can also convert cubic values (voulme) to board feet. Example: Enter board sizes and calculate board feet for measurements of 2 Inches by 4 Inches by 14 Feet. ×...
Flooring Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Length of Flooring Example: Find the length of flooring required to cover a floor that measures 12 Feet 6 Inches by 18 Feet in area. × Feet Inch Feet 225.
Studs Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Number of Studs Example: How many 16 Inch On-center studes are required for a wall that is 15 Feet 6 Inches in length? Feet Inch FEET INCH Studs STUD 13.* *Automatically includes one stud for the end.
Drywall Sheets Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Number of Drywall Sheets Example: How many drywall sheets are needed for an 8 Feet tall room mea- suring 12 Feet by 15 Feet? For sheets measuring 4x8, 4x9, 4x10, and 4x12 Feet Feet ×...
Tile Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Number of Tiles, Preset Sizes Example: How many 18 Inch tiles (with a 10% waste allowance) are required to cover a floor measuring 12 Feet by 16 Feet? Assume a grout width of 1/8 Inch. (Grout Width) Tile Stor...
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Number of Tiles, Custom Size Example: How many 4-1/2 Inch by 2-1/2 Inch tiles (10% waste allowance) are required to cover a floor measuring 12 Feet by 16 Feet? Grout width of 1/8 Inch. × Inch Inch Stor Custom Tile TILE 11.25 STORED...
Paint Estimations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Paint: Gallons, Quarts, or Pints Example: How much paint is needed to cover a wall measuring 12 Feet by 9 Feet in quarts, pints, or gallons? × Feet Feet 108.
Finding Cost of Materials Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Number of Drywall Sheets Example: How much will it cost to cover 380 SQ Feet with paint if the cost of the paint is $14.99 per gallon? Stor COST 14.99...
Default Settings STORED VALUE DEFAULT VALUE After a Clear All ( × ), your calculator Conv will return to the default stored value settings: Block Area 128. SQ INCH PREFERENCE DEFAULT Block Length 16 INCH Weight per Volume 1.5 Ton Per CU YD Fractional Resolution 1/16 Board On-center...
Using Memory Keys The stored memory value is semi-permanent, and clears when the calculator is turned off. Adding or subtracting from the memory adds or subtracts the value displayed on the screen. Operation of the memory function is as follows: FUNCTION KEYS When the memory is recalled (...
Paperless Tape Function – Press to access Paperless Tape mode. Press to scroll forward or backward throught previous entries. Press to exit mode and continue with a new entry or calculation. Can check up through the past 20 entries. Example: Add 4 Feet, 5 Feet and 2 Feet, then access the paperless tape mode and scroll back through your entries.
Error Meaning The calculator will automatically power off after 8 minutes of non-use. OFLO Overflow The C5000 uses two (2) LR44 batteries MATH Error Divide by zero (included). Should the display become dim DIM Error Dimensions error or erratic, replace the batteries. Use...
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