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R
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G
uide
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Finding volume/cubic feet:
5 f x 1 • 5
f x 2 i =
1.25
cu
feet
Project Examples —
Using Default Values
Paint: Gallons, Quarts, or Pints
How many quarts of paint do you need to
cover a wall measuring 12′ x 8′? How many
pints? How many gallons?
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0.
1 2 f x 8 f =
96.
sq
feet
p
1.10
qt
p
2.19
p
t
p
0.27
gl
Wallpaper: rolls
Find the number of wallpaper rolls needed
for a wall measuring 8′ x 12′.
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0.
8 f x 1 2 f =
96.
sq
feet
w
1.71
roll
Tiles: Quantity
How many tiles do you need to cover a floor
measuring 10′ x 15′? Find the number of
tiles in various sizes. Also, add a 10% waste
allowance, in case you need extra tile.
After converting to tile, press the
t
key until you reach the desired
tile size. The
DIY Project Calculator
For Dummies
lists 11 of the most
popular tile sizes.
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o
0.
1 0 f x 1 5 f =
150.
sq
feet
+ 1 0 %
165.
sq
feet
t
73.33
tile
(18 in)
t
92.81
tile
(16 in)
Continuous presses of
t
display the num-
ber of tiles for the following additional sizes:
18″, 16″, 13″, 12″, 10″, 8″, 6″, 4″, 2″, 1″, 24″.
Carpet: Length
Find the quantity of carpet needed to cover
a floor that measures 12′ 6″ x 10′ in area.
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0.
1 2 f 6 i
x 1 0 f =
125.
sq
feet
(cont'd)
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