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  • Page 1 Construction Materials Calculator (C5000) User Guide Escanear código QR en la tabla de contenido para la versión en español...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WARNING Entering Dimensions. .. 3 • INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery. Basic Math Functions w/ Dimensions ... 4 • DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested. Converting Between Dimensions ... 6 •...
  • Page 3: Entering Dimensions

    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...
  • Page 4: Basic Math Functions W/ Dimensions

    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. –...
  • Page 5 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...
  • Page 6: Converting Between Dimensions

    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.
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8: Area And Volume Calculations

    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 ×...
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10: Bricks And Blocks Calculations

    Bricks and Blocks Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Number of Bricks or Blocks for a Wall Example: A client needs a wall built that is 20 feet long by 8 feet high. How many face and paver bricks are required for this? What if you are using concrete blocks? Add a 5% waste allowance to find how many you will need for the project.
  • Page 11 2. Find the number of blocks required (and check block size): × Feet Feet SQ Feet Block BLKS 180.00 (Block Size) Block B-AR 128 SQ Inch STORED 3. Add a 5% waste allowance: × Feet Feet SQ Feet Block BLKS 180.00 Note: The default block area is 128 square inches.
  • Page 12: Concrete Calculations

    Concrete Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Number of Bags of Concrete Example: A client needs a concrete base for a storage shed, with dimensions measuring 10 Feet by 12.5 Feet and 4 Inches deep. Find the number of concrete bags required for this project.
  • Page 13: Gravel Calculations

    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 parking lot that is 40 Feet wide by 120 Feet long by 4 Inches deep? ×...
  • Page 14: Board Calculations

    Board and Lumber Calculations Deck: Number of Boards Example: Find the number of boards required to build an 8 Feet by 12 Feet deck using boards of different lengths. × Feet Feet SQ Feet BDS 17. (12 Ft) Deck BDS 21. (10 Ft) Deck BDS 26.
  • Page 15: Fencing Calculations

    Fence Boards, Posts, and Rails Example: A client needs a fence for their garden. The total length of the fence is 46 Feet. Find the number of fence boards, posts, and rails required. Feet Feet BDS 98. Fence POST 7. Fence 2-RL 12.
  • Page 16: Lumber Estimations

    Board Feet: Lumber Estimation Board feet are automatically entered in the Inch x Inch x Feet sequence. Alternatively, you can enter a cubic value and convert to board feet. Example: Calculate board feet for a board that is 2 Inches by 4 Inches by 12 Feet. ×...
  • Page 17: Flooring Calculations

    Flooring Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Length of Flooring Example: You are replacing the floor for a room that measures 12 Feet 6 Inches by 18 Feet in area. Find the length of flooring planks required. ×...
  • Page 18: Studs Calculations

    Studs Calculations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Studs Quantity Example: A customer is dividing their basement into two separate rooms with a wall measuring 12 Feet 6 Inches. How many 16 Inch On-center studs would be required for this project? Feet Inch...
  • Page 19: Drywall Sheets

    Drywall Sheets Drywall Sheets Quantity Example: You are making a room measuring 8 Feet tall with floor dimensions of 12 Feet by 18 Feet. Calculate for drywall sheet sizes measuring 4x8, 4x9, 4x10, and 4x12 to find how many you would need for which size you choose to work with. Feet Feet ×...
  • Page 20: Tile Calculations

    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...
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22: Paint Estimations

    Paint Estimations Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Paint: Quarts, Pints, or Gallons Example: A client has hired you to paint an office wall measuring 12 Feet long by 9 Feet tall. How much paint do you need? In quarts, pints, or gallons? ×...
  • Page 23: Cost Of Materials

    Finding Cost of Materials Remember to press to clear entries in between problems. On/C On/C Cost of Paint Example: How much will it cost to cover 380 SQ Feet of surface with paint if the cost of the paint is $14.99 per gallon? Stor COST 14.99...
  • Page 24: Default Settings

    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...
  • Page 25: Using Memory Function

    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 (...
  • Page 26: Paperless Tape Function

    Paperless Tape Function Press to use the Paperless Tape Feet FEET INCH function, which can be used to check Feet FEET INCH through the past 20 calculations. Press – Feet to scroll through previous entries. FEET INCH Press to the exit the Paperless Tape TTL= 11 FEET INCH...
  • Page 27: Error Messages

    The calculator will automatically power off after 8 minutes of non-use. OFLO Overflow MATH Error Divide by zero The C5000 uses two (2) LR44 batteries (included). Should the display become DIM Error Dimensions error dim or erratic, replace the batteries. Use ENT Error...
  • Page 28: Warranty

    VICTOR Service Center and the units are sent by prepaid mail. For Service Centers outside the USA please consult your local office supply Dealer or Victor’s Web Site.

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