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Use to store, recall & edit length, width, height, area, rise, run, pitch, diagonal, & circle diameter values when calculating or estimating a project.
When selected, a list of currently memorized values pops-up, along with their corresponding labels.
Values & Labels are entered into the Memory bank by pressing the (Mem) button on the main Calculator view. Once pressed, it will ask you to assign the displayed value a label, and will then store it in the memory bank for your reference.
Labels can be modified & items can be deleted by pressing the (Edit) button located at the right corner of the header
If a stored value is selected, it will be added to the display. If a stored value is selected after an equating button has been selected, the desired function will be calculated between the preceding value and the selected stored value once the (=) button is pressed.
- Example:
If we want to multiply a length of 6' by an existing stored value of 12'-3", we would use the following method:
- 6 (Feet)
(X) [Memory Bank] (12'-3") <- Stored Value
(=) 73.5 sq. ft.
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Use to find the converted values of a variety of units.
When a value is on the display and the (Conv) button is pressed, a list of available unit conversions will be displayed. You can select one of the values to have it replace the currently displayed value on the calculator page. If a value is selected after an equating button has been selected, the desired function will be calculated between the preceding value and the selected stored value once the (=) button is pressed.
By default, if a number is entered on the calculator page without following it with a unit type, it will not be converted into any type of unit.
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- Main Settings
- Restore Defaults
- Option to reset all Settings to their default state.
- Default Units
- Changes the default unit mode from English to Metric units and vice versa.
- Roof/Rafters
- O.C. Spacing
- Sets the default On-Center spacing value for use in calculating Rafter Quick-Jobs.
- Roof Overhang
- Sets the default Roof Overhang value for use in calculating Rafter Quick-Jobs.
- Bundle Size
- Sets the default roofing bundle size (sq. ft./coverage area) for use in Roof Quick-Jobs.
- Stairs
- Headroom
- Sets the default headroom minimum for use in calculating Stair Quick-Jobs.
- Floor Sys. Ht.
- Sets the default floor system height for use in calculating Stair Quick-Jobs.
- Desired Tread Depth
- Sets the default desired tread depth for use in calculating Stair Quick-Jobs.
- Desired Riser Ht..
- Sets the default desired riser height for use in calculating Stair Quick-Jobs.
- Floor/Wall
- O.C. Spacing
- Sets the default On-Center spacing value for use in calculating Wall Quick-Jobs.
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Use the unit buttons (Yard, Feet, Inch, Inch Fractions / Meter, Centimeter, Millimeter) in collaboration with other equating functions to calculate English & Metric units (depending on which type of units are active) in various ways.
Tap any of the unit buttons once after a number to enter the unit length value. Tap a second time to change to decimal value.
Additionally, once a unit button is pressed, and no other numerical values have been entered, you may hit a different unit button for a quick conversion.
- Example:
To add 4'-2" & 6'-3-1/8", we would use the following method:
- 4 (Feet) 2 (Inch)
(+) 6 (Feet) 3 (Inch) 1 (Fract.) 8
(=) 10'-5-1/8"
The same type of method can be used for establishing other standard equations, such as Subtract, Divide, & Multiply.
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While Linear units are the default input method, Square & Cubic units can be entered by using the SQ/CU/LN toggle button on the bottom left corner of the calculator. You can cycle through the three unit types by using the same button repeatedly.
The button functions as follows:
(SQ): Changes the displayed value from Linear to Square.
(CU): Changes the displayed value from Square to Cubic.
(LN): Changes the displayed value from Cubic to Linear.
- Example:
To enter a known value of 500 cu. ft., we would use the following method:
- 500 (Feet)
(SQ) (CU) Automatic Result -> 500 cu. ft.
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Use to calculate properties of a right angle (I.E.: Rafter, Stair Stringer, Rake Wall, etc.).
When a value is entered, it is stored until replaced or the clear button is hit twice. If values are entered, and then a "Quick-Job" is started, the entered values will be included on the job.
The individual functions act as follows:
(Run): Use to enter the known horizontal run of a right triangle.
(Rise): Use to enter the known vertical rise of a right triangle.
(Pitch): Use to enter the known slope of a right triangle. Values can be entered in the following ways:
(Diag.): Use to enter the known diagonal length of a right triangle.
If any 2 of the above values are entered, the other 2 will be figured automatically, and can be called to the display by tapping the button without entering a value.
Example:
To manually find the Diagonal & Run values of a right angle, assuming we know that there is a 12' rise & 6/12 pitch, we would use the following method:
12 (Feet) (Rise)
6 (Inch) (Pitch)
(Diag) Automatic Result -> 26'-10"
(Run) Automatic Result -> 24'-0"
The same method can be used with any 2 of the 4 functions to find the resulting values of the remaining properties.
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Use to calculate dimensional properties (I.E.: Floor Area, Perimeter, & Wall Area, etc.). When a value is entered, it is stored until replaced or the clear button is hit twice.
If values are entered, and then a "Quick-Job" is started, the entered values will be included on the job.
The individual functions act as follows:
(Length): Use to enter the length of an object.
(Width): Use to enter the width of an object.
(Height): Use to enter the height of an object.
- Example:
To manually find the Perimeter of a building 20'-0" X 34'-8", we would use the following method:
- 20 (Feet) (Length)
(+) 34 (Feet) 8 (Inch) (Width)
(X) 2
(=) 109'-4"
To manually find the Area of the same building, after the values are entered as above, we would use the following method:
- (Length)
(X) (Width)
(=) 693.33 sq. ft.
To manually find the wall area of the Length wall, given a 9' wall height, we would use the following Method:
- 9 (Feet) (Height)
(X) (Length)
(=) 180 sq. ft.
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Use to calculate properties of a circle or column.
Tap once to enter diameter of a circle. Tap a second time to show the circle area.
To find more circle properties, you can use the "Conv" Button (to find out more about the Conversion function, see "Convert" section of this guide).
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To manually find the volume of a column that is 9' tall with an 18" diameter, we would use the following method:
- 18 (Inch) (Circle) (Circle)
(X) 9 (Feet)
(=) 0.589049 cu. yd.
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Note: Rafter lengths are from CENTER of ridge to vertical line of seat cut on outside wall and does not account for ridge board width. Rafter tail length is from vertical line of seat cut on outside wall to outside of overhang length and does not account for fascia board.
- Spacing
- Temporarily modify the default On-Center Spacing for rafters.
- Overhang
- Temporarily modify the default roof overhang distance.
- Bundle
- Temporarily modify the default roofing bundle size.
- Roof Type
- Toggle switch for either a Hip/Valley roof, or a Gable roof. If Hip/Valley roof is selected, Hip/Valley & Jacks rafter data will be displayed.
- Building Length/Width
- Enter values for the overall building length & width.
- Pitch
- Enter value for roof pitch, either as inches (for x"/12") or as a number (for degrees)
- Rafters Data
- Ridge Rise, Length
- The resulting calculated ridge height (From top of wall to top of ridge's center line) & ridge length.
- Commons, Angles, Quantity
- The resulting calculated length & quantity of common rafters, along with the corresponding Plumb/Level angles & rafter tail length, given the parameters entered above & editable O.C. Spacing as shown on the top of the page (Set to default of 16" O.C.). (For use on Hip/Valley & Gable roofs)
- Hip/Valley, Angles
- The resulting calculated length of Hip or Valley rafters, along with the corresponding Plumb/Level angles & rafter tail length. (For use on Hip/Valley roofs only)
- (See Jacks), Jacks Quantity
- The resulting calculated number of jacks needed, along with a table showing the lengths of each Jack rafter in succession from largest to smallest. The Plumb & Level angles of the jack rafters will be the same as the Common Rafters. (For use on Hip/Valley roofs only)
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- Shows a rafter diagram for reference.
- Decking/Roofing Data
Note: Results do not include overages required in estimating for blocking, waste, or damaged material.
- Roof Area
- The resulting calculated Roof Area, given parameters entered above & editable Roof Overhang as shown on top of page (Set to default of 24").
- Squares
- The resulting calculated amount of Squares the roof requires (Roof Area X 1%).
- Bundles Qty.
- The resulting calculated quantity of Bundles required to roof the project, given the editable bundle size as shown on top of page (Set to default of 33.33 sq. ft.). (Roof Area / Bundle Size).
- 4x8 Sheets Qty.
- The resulting calculated quantity of 4x8 Sheets required to deck the roof. (Roof Area / 32 sq. ft.).
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- Stairs
Note: Stair data does not account for nosing or overhang, nor does it account for dividends in Tread depth & riser height calculations.
Verify minimum code requirements with all apllicable national & local building codes before construction.
- Headroom
- Temporarily modify the default Headroom measurement. This should be the desired distance needed between the top of the stairs and the ceiling. This measurement should account for width of tread board for accurate stairwell opening measurement.
- Floor System Ht.
- Temporarily modify the default Floor System Height. This should be the depth of the 2nd story Floor System: from the 1st story ceiling to the top of the subfloor.
- Desired Tread Depth & Riser Ht.
- Temporarily modify the default Desired Tread Depth & Riser Height values. Tread depth should be for stringer framing only and should not include nosing or overhang.
- Run, Rise
- Enter the desired run (if known), and the total rise from finished floor to finished floor.
- Stair Data
- Angle
- The resulting calculated Angle of the staircase.
- Stringer Length
- The resulting calculated diagonal Stringer Length from top of first riser to landing.
- Stairwell Opening
- The resulting calculated minimum Stairwell Opening size, given the editable Headroom & Floor System Height measurements shown on the top of the page (Set to default of 6'-8").
- Actual Tread Depth, Qty.
- The resulting calculated tread depth, along with the corresponding quantity of treads.
- Actual Riser Height, Qty.
- The resulting calculated riser height, along with the corresponding quantity of risers.
- (See Diagram)
- Shows a stair stringer diagram for reference.
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- Floor/Wall
Note: Results do not include overages required in estimating for blocking, waste, or damaged material.
- Spacing
- Temporarily modify the default On-Center Spacing for studs.
- Length, Width, Height
- Enter values just like in calculator mode. If only 2 values are entered, it will be treated as a 2-Dimensional object (I.E.: L & W for floor deck or concrete [only area, perimeter & 4x8 sheets will appear], W/L & H for Single Wall or side of building [only wall area, studs & 4x8 sheets will appear])
If all 3 values are entered, it will be treated as a 3-Dimensional object, and all values will be shown.
- Project Data
- Volume
- The resulting calculated volume of the project (Area X Height).
- L. Wall Area
- The resulting calculated area of the Long Wall (Length X Height).
- W. Wall Area
- The resulting calculated area of the Wide Wall (Width X Height).
- Total Wall Area
- The resulting total calculated area of all 4 walls.
- 4x8 Sheathing Qty.
- The resulting calculated number of 4x8 Sheets needed to cover the wall area. I.E.: Wall sheathing/sheetrock. (Wall Area / 32 sq. ft.).
- Perimeter
- The resulting calculated Perimeter of the project (Length2 + Width2).
- Studs Qty.
- The resulting calculated quantity of studs required to frame the wall(s), given the editable On-Center spacing shown on the top of the page (Set to default of 16" O.C.).
- Total Floor Area
- The resulting total calculated floor area, given the project length & width measurements.
- 4x8 Decking Qty.
- The resulting calculated quantity of 4x8 Sheets required to cover the floor. (Floor Area / 32 sq. ft.).