Calculated Industries PROJECTCALC User Manual
DIMENSION EXAMPLES
Linear Conversions
Convert 16 feet to other dimensions:
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
16 [Feet]
[Conv] [Yds]
[Conv] [Feet]
[Conv] [Inch]
[Conv] [Met]
5.333333
16
16
FEET
FEET0 INCH
192
INCH
4.8768
0.
YD
Square and Cubic Conversions
Convert 25 square feet to other square dimensions:
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
25 [Feet] [Feet]*
[Conv] [Yds]
[Conv] [Met]
2.777778
2.322576
25.
0.
SQ FEET
SQ YD
SQ M
Convert 25 cubic feet to cubic yards.
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
25.
25 [Feet] [Feet] [Feet]*
[Conv] [Yds]
*Press [Feet] twice for square feet; press [Feet] three
times for cubic feet.
0.925926
CU FEET
CU YD
Dimensional Math
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
10 [Inch] [+] 2 [Feet] 5 [Inch] [=] 3
2 [Feet] [x] 1 [Feet] 2 [Inch] [=]
5 [Feet] [-] 1 [Inch] 3 [/] 4[=]
2.333333
4
FEET
10 [Feet] [÷] 1 [Inch] 1 [/] 4 [=]
59 [Feet] [Feet] [+] 10 [%]
10-1/4
64.9
0.
FEET3 INCH
SQ FEET
INCH
96.
SQ FEET
“Square-up”/Diagonal
“Square up”(find the diagonal to ensure a perfect
square) a concrete pad that has a length of 10 feet
and a width of 20 feet.
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
10 [Feet] [Conv] [x] [+]
20 [Feet] [Conv] [x]
[=]
[Conv] [÷]
22
FEET
100.
400.
500.
4-5/16
0.
SQ FEET
SQ FEET
SQ FEET
INCH
MATERIAL EXAMPLES
Material Calculations
The following calculations are based on common
industry standards (see “
Materials
”) for estimating quantities of materials.
You may need to adjust your calculations if you use
values other than specified. Also, remember to factor
in a waste allowance when ordering materials.
Tons of Gravel
How much gravel do you need to cover a 36' x 11'
driveway 2" deep?
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
36 [Feet] [x] 11 [Feet] [ x ] 2 [Inch] [=] 66.
[Conv] [0]
(Gravel)
Number of Tiles
How many tiles do you need to fill a floor measuring 150 square feet? You’re not sure of the tile
size you’re going to use, so in this example, find
the number of tiles in various sizes. Note: After
converting to Tile, press the [1] key until you
reach the desired tile size. The ProjectCalc lists
seven of the most popular tile sizes.
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
150 [Feet] [Feet]
[Conv] [1]
[1]
[1]
[1]
(Tile)
(Tile)
(Tile)
(Tile)
Default Values for
150.
66.67
150.00
337.50
600.00
0.
CU FEET
3.18 tn
0.
SQ FEET
(18 in)
(12 in)
(8 in)
(6 in)
[1]
(Tile)
[1]
(Tile)
[1]
(Tile)
Number of Bricks/Blocks
for a Wall
Find the number of (face) bricks or concrete blocks
needed to do a 40' x 3' wall.
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
M
40 [Feet] [x] 3 [Feet] [=]
[Conv] [2]
[Conv] [3]
(Brick)
(Block)
Number of Paver Bricks
Find the number of (paver) bricks required for a 3'
x 18' walkway.
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
3 [Feet] [x] 18 [Feet] [=]
[Conv] [2]
0
[2]
.
(Brick)
(Brick)
Number of 4'x8' Sheets
How many 4' x 8' drywall sheets do you need for a
wall measuring 20' 5" x 15'?
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
20 [Feet] 5 [Inch] [x] 15 [Feet] [=] 306.25
[Conv] [4]
(4x8 Sheet)
Gallons of Paint
How many gallons of paint will you need to cover
a wall that is 100' long x 8' high?
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
100 [Feet] [x] 8 [Feet] [=]
[Conv] [5]
(Paint)
How many square feet will 2 gallons cover?
Keystroke Display
2 [Conv] [5]
(Paint)
Rolls of Wallpaper
Find the number wallpaper rolls needed for a wall
measuring 10' 6" x 12'.
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
10 [Feet] 6 [Inch] [x] 12 [Feet] [=]
[Conv] [6]
(Wallpaper)
1350.00
5400.00
21600.00
120.
822.86 F br
135.00 bL
54.
370.29 F br
243.00 P br
800.
700.
126.
(4 in)
(2 in)
(1 in)
SQ FEET
SQ FEET
SQ FEET
9.57 Sh
SQ FEET
2.29 GL
SQ FEET
SQ FT
2.25 rl
FINDING COST OF MATERIALS
Finding Cost of Materials
You can use the ProjectCalc to determine the total
cost of a project, if you know the material’s cost per
unit. See the following examples
.
Cost of Paint
How many gallons of paint will you need to cover
0.
four (4) walls, if they each measure 10' x 8'? If the
paint costs $21.97 per gallon, what is the total cost?
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
10 [Feet] [x]
10
8 [Feet] [=] 80
[x] 4 [=] 320
[Conv] 5
(Paint)*
[x] 21.97 [Conv] [ • ]
0.
* .91 is just under one gallon
(Cost)**
FEET0 INCH
SQ FEET
SQ FEET
0.91
19.99
0.
GL
** The approximate cost is $20
Cost of Concrete
How much will 1,250 cubic feet of concrete cost if
the cost per cubic yard is quoted at $50? Convert
cubic feet to cubic yards. Then find the total cost.
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
0.
1250 [Feet] [Feet] [Feet]
[Conv] [Yds] 46.2963
[x] 50 [Conv] [ • ]
(Cost)
1250.
(It’ll cost approx. $2,315)
CU FEET
CU
2314.81
0.
YD
KEY DEFINITIONS
[On/C] — On/Clear Key
Turns power on. Pressing once clears the display.
0.
0.
Pressing twice clears all temporary values.
[Off] — Off Key
Turns all power off, clearing all non-permanent
registers.
[%] — Percent Key
Four-function percent key.
[+] [–] [x] [÷] [=]
Arithmetic operation keys.
[0] — [9] and [ • ]
Digits used for keying-in numbers.
Dimension Keys
Entering Square or Cubic
To label a dimension as “square” or “cubic,” enter the
value, then press the desired dimension key twice for
square and three times for cubic. For example, to
enter 25 cubic yards, press 25 [Yds] [Yds] [Yds].
Board Feet Calculations
Find the total board feet for three 2" x 4" x 14'
boards:
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
2 [Inch] [x] 4 [Inch] [x] 14 [Feet] [=]
[Conv] [7]
(Board Feet)
[x] 3 [=]
1344.
0.
CU INCH
9.33 bF
27.99
Number of Studs
How many 16" on-center studs are required for a
15 feet 6-1/2 inch wall?
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C]
15 [Feet] 6 [Inch] 1 [/] 2 15
[Conv] [8]
*Automatically includes one stud for the end.
(Studs)
FEET
6-1/2
13. St
0.
INCH
[Yds] — Yards Key
Enters or converts to
yards
.
[Feet] — Feet Key
Enters or converts to feet as whole or decimal
numbers. Also used with the [Inch] and [/] keys
for entering Feet-Inch values (e.g., 6 [Feet] 9
[Inch] 1 [/] 2). Repeated presses during conversions toggle between Feet-Inch and Decimal Feet.
[Inch] — Inch Key
Enters or converts to
inches
. Entry can be whole
or decimal numbers. Also used with the [/] key for
entering fractional inch values (e.g., 9 [Inch] 1 [/]
2). Repeated presses during conversions toggle
between Fractional and Decimal Inches.
[Met] — Meter Key
Enters or converts to
Meters
.
[ / ] — Fraction Bar Key
Used to enter fractions. Fractions can be entered
as proper (1/2, 1/8, 1/16) or improper (3/2, 9/8).
Bundles of Roof Shingles
How many bundles of roof shingles will you need
to cover a 14' x 11' roof?
Keystroke Display
[On/C] [On/C] 0.
14 [Feet] [x] 11 [Feet] [=] 154.sq feet
[Conv] [9]
(Roof Bundle)
4.62 rF bn
Fraction Resolution
Your calculator is set to display fractional values to
the nearest 16th of an inch. 1/64 resolution can be
displayed by pressing [/] with the value in the display. The fractional resolution of the calculator can
be permanently set by pressing [Conv] [/] with a
clear (zero) display. Repeat presses of the [/] will
then revolve through the available settings: 1/16,
1/32, 1/64, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8.
Convert Key Functions
[Conv] — Convert Key
Used with the dimensional keys to convert
between dimensions or with other keys to access
special functions:
[Conv] [ % ] — Pi (π) Constant 3.141593
[Conv] [ x ] — x2
[Conv] [ ÷ ] — Square Root (÷)
[Conv] [ – ] — Sign (+ / –) Toggle
[Conv] [ • ] — Cost Function
"Cost" function allows you to compute a total material cost
given a unit dimension and an entered
Per Unit Cost.
Default Values for Materials
Key
(LCD Legend)
Gravel
(tn)
: Value
: 1 ton equals 0.77 cubic yards (or
equal to 1.3 tons per cubic yard)
Tile: 18 inch, 12 inch, 8 inch, 6 inch, 4 inch, 2 inch
and 1 inch sizes (Note: calculator does not adjust
for grout)
Brick
(F br or P br)
: 21 square inch for “Face”
bricks or 32 square inch “Paver” bricks. Based
on Modular U.S. brick (3-5/8" x 2-1/4" x 7-5/8")
including 3/8" mortar (4" x 2-5/8" x 8")
(bL)
Block
: 128 square inches includes 1/2"
mortar
4'x8' Sheet
(Sh)
: 32 square feet (typically used for
drywall or sheet material).
Paint
(GL)
Wallpaper
: 1 gallon covers 350
(rl)
: 1 roll covers 56 square feet
square feet
(U.S. double roll)
(bF)
Board Feet
Studs
(St)
: 1 board ft. = 144 cubic inches
: 16 inch on-center (Note: one stud is
automatically added to the end)
Roof Bundles
(rF bn)
: 1 bundle equals 33.33
square feet
Memory
[Conv] [+]
nent memory (e.g., 150 [Conv] [+]). Semi-permanent means the value is cleared when the
calculator is turned off.
[Conv] [=]
(e.g., if 150 has been stored in Memory,
pressing [Conv] [=] will display 150).
[Conv] [On/C]
[Off] — Clears memory value.
(M+)
— Store value in semi-perma-
(MR)
— Recall memory value
(MC)
— Clears memory value.
Reset
If your calculator should ever “lock up,” press Reset
– a small hole located above the [Met] key/upper
right – using the end of a paper clip.
Accuracy
The normal display is seven digits; fraction display
four digits. Fraction resolution displays values to the
nearest 16th of an inch, unless changed by user. Each
calculation is carried out internally to ten digits.
Auto Shut-Off and Batteries
Auto Shut-Off
Batteries Included: Two LR-43 batteries.
Battery-Life
To replace the batteries, use a small Phillip’s head screwdriver (or
you can also use a screwdriver found in eyeglass repair kits) and
unscrew the single screw in the center of the battery door, located
on the back of the calculator (see diagram).
Carefully remove the battery door, remove the
old batteries from the clips and replace
them with two new LR-43 batteries. Make
sure the positive sides (+) are facing up.
Replace the battery door and
re-attach the screw.
Note: Replacement
LR-43 batteries are
available at most discount
or electronics stores.
Or, call Calculated Industries
at 1-800-854-8075.
: After 8-12 minutes of non-use.
: 575 hours of actual use.
REPAIR AND RETURN
WARRANTY, REPAIR AND RETURN INFORMATION
Return Guidelines:
1. Please read the
if your Calculated Industries calculator, measuring device
or electronic tool remains under warranty before calling or
returning any device for evaluation or repairs.
2. If your calculator won't turn on, try pressing the "Reset
Button" first. If it still won't turn on, check the batteries as
outlined in the User's Guide.
3. If there is a black spot on the LCD screen, THIS IS NOT A
WARRANTY DEFECT. The unit can be repaired. Call for
a repair quote before returning your unit.
4. If you need more assistance, please go to our website at
www.calculated.com and click on Support, then Repair
Services FAQs.
5. If you believe you need to return your calculator, please
speak to a Calculated Industries representative for additional information!
Warranty
in this User's Guide to determine
Call Toll Free: 1-800-854-8075
WARRANTY
Calculated Industries (“CI”) warrants this product against
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of original consumer purchase in the U.S.
If a defect exists during the warranty period, CI at its option
will either repair (using new or remanufactured parts) or
replace (with a new or remanufactured calculator) the product
at no charge.
THE WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY TO THE PRODUCT IF IT
HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY MISUSE, ALTERATION, ACCIDENT,
IMPROPER HANDLING OR OPERATION, OR IF UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS ARE ATTEMPTED OR MADE. SOME EXAMPLES OF DAMAGES NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY INCLUDE,
BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, BATTERY LEAKAGE, BENDING,
OR VISIBLE CRACKING OF THE LCD, WHICH ARE PRESUMED
TO BE DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MISUSE OR ABUSE.
Warranty Repair Service — U.S.A.
To obtain warranty service in the U.S., ship the product
postage paid to Calculated Industries (address and web site
listed on opposite page). Please provide an explanation of the
service requirement, your name, address, day phone number
and dated proof of purchase (typically a sales receipt). If the
product is over 90 days old, include payment of $6.95 for
return shipping and handling within the contiguous 48 states.
(Outside the contiguous 48 states, please call CI for return
shipping costs.)
A repaired or replacement product assumes the remaining
warranty of the original product or 90 days, whichever is longer.
Non-Warranty Repair Service – U.S.A.
Non-warranty repair covers service beyond the warranty period or service requested due to damage resulting from misuse
or abuse.
Contact Calculated Industries to obtain current product repair
information and charges. Repairs are guaranteed for 90 days.
Repair Service – Outside the U.S.A.
To obtain warranty or non-warranty repair service for goods
purchased outside the U.S., contact the dealer through which
you initially purchased the product. If you cannot reasonably
have the product repaired in your area, you may contact CI to
obtain current product repair information and charges, including freight and duties. (CI’s address and web site are listed on
opposite page)
Disclaimer
CI MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT’S
QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AS A RESULT, THIS PRODUCT,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, KEYSTROKE PROCEDURES,
MATHEMATICAL ACCURACY AND PREPROGRAMMED MATERIAL, IS SOLD “AS IS,” AND YOU THE PURCHASER ASSUME
THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE.
IN NO EVENT WILL CI BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
The warranty, disclaimer, and remedies set forth above are
exclusive and replace all others, oral or written, expressed or
implied. No CI dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make
any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other
rights, which vary, from state to state.
USER'S GUIDE
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ROJECTCALC
Calculated Industries
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Technical Support Line:
1-775-885-4975
Fax: 1-775-885-4949
techsup@calculated.com
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Software copyrighted and licensed to
Calculated Industries, by Construction
Master Technologies, LLC, 2003.
User’s Guide copyrighted by
Calculated Industries, 2003.
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®
and
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of Calculated Industries, Inc.
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