Basic Dimension Examples

Entering Units, Fractions
Entering Square/Cubic
Adding Linear Measurements
Area of a Rectangle



Entering Units, Fractions

5 Yards--5 [yds]
5 Feet 1-1/2 Inch--5 [feet] 1 [inch] 1 [ / ] 2
17.5 Meters--17.5 [m]


Entering Square/Cubic
After entering a numerical value, label it as square/cubic by pressing the unit key twice for square and three times for cubic.

[yds][yds] — Square Yards
(e.g., 5 [yds][yds] displays 5 sq. yds.)

[yds][yds][yds] — Cubic Yards
(e.g., 5 [yds][yds][yds] displays 5 cu. yds.)

[m][m] — Square Meters
(e.g., 5 [m][m] displays 5. sq. meters)

[m][m][m] — Cubic Meters
(e.g., 5 [m][m][m] displays 5 cu. meters)



Adding Linear Measurements

Add 5' 4-1/2", 8" and 3.5 yds:

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5 [feet] 4 [inch] 1 [/] 2 [+]
8 [inch] [+]
3.5 [yds]
[=] 16 Feet 6-1/2 Inch



Area of a Rectangle

Find area of a room measuring 12' 6" x 15' 8":

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