User Guide

Pocket RefeRence Guide — 27
Slabs: Number of (Concrete Patio)
How many patio slabs are required to cover an
area measuring 7m x 5m, or 35 square metres?
Find the quantity of slabs for various standard
slab sizes.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
o 0.
35mm 35
SQ M
Ç1 (Slabs) 388.89 (300/300) *
1 218.75
(400/400)
1 259.26 (450/300)
1 172.84 (450/450)
1 129.63 (600/450)
1 97.22 (600/600)
1 194.44 (600/300)
*300/300 means 300mm x300mm slab size.
Note: Remember to round up (e.g., 388.89 means you
should purchase at least 389 slabs).
Note: Slab sizes may not display in the order shown above.
Studs: Number of
How many studs are required for a 4.75 metre
wall with 400mm on-centre spacing?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
o 0.
4•75m 4.75
M
Ç2 (Studs) 13,00 STD
*Automatically includes one stud for the end.
Note: If you need to use other than 400mm on-centre
spacing, you can store a new on-centre (see next
section, “Using Custom Settings”).
Tiles: Number of
(Adding Waste Allowance)
How many tiles do you need to cover a oor
measuring 4.572m x 5.182m? You’re not sure
of the tile size you’re going to use, so nd 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 ProjectCalc lists
nine (9) of the most popular tile sizes in the UK.)
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
o 0.
4•572m
x5•182m= 23.6921
SQ M
+10Ç8 (%) 26.06131 SQ M