User Guide

Po c k e t Re f e R e n c e Gu i d e — 11
Finding Volume/Cubic Feet:
5 f x 1 • 5
f x 2 i = 1.25
c u f e e t
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?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
o
0.
1 2 f x 8 f =
96.
s q f e e t
p
1.10
q t
p
2.19
pt
p
0.27
g l
Wallpaper: Rolls
Find the number of wallpaper rolls needed
for a wall measuring 8′ x 12′.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
o
0.
8 f x 1 2 f =
96.
s q f e e t
w
1.71
r o l l
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.
Note: After converting to Tile, press the t key
until you reach the desired tile size. The Home
ProjectCalc lists 11 of the most popular tile sizes.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
o 0.
1 0 f x 1 5 f = 150.
s q f e e t
+ 1 0 % 165. s q f e e t
t 73.33 t i l e (18 in)
t 92.81
t i l e (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.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
o 0.
1 2 f 6 i
x 1 0 f = 125.
s q f e e t
(cont'd)
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
(cont'd)
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