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Calculated Industries 8525 User Manual

Calculated Industries 8525
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4840 Hytech Drive
Carson City, NV 89706 U.S.A.
1-800-854-8075 or 1-775-885-4900
Fax: 1-775-885-4949
E-mail: info@calculated.com
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Model 8525/8526
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Calculated Industries 8525 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model8525
CategoryCalculator
ManufacturerCalculated Industries
DisplayLCD
TypeConstruction Calculator
Power SourceBattery
FunctionsConstruction math

Summary

Calculator Key Definitions

On/C - On/Clear Key

Defines the On/Clear key function for power and clearing the display or values.

Conv On/C - Off

Explains how to turn off the calculator and clear non-permanent registers.

Rcl - Recall

Describes the function for recalling stored values from memory.

Dimensional Unit Key Functions

Introduces keys used for converting between various dimensional units.

Yds - Yards Key

Explains the function of the Yards key for entering or converting to yards.

Feet - Feet Key

Details the Feet key for entering or converting to feet, including fractional inputs.

Key Functions and Constants

Inch - Inch Key

Explains the Inch key for entering or converting to inches, including fractional values.

Fraction Bar Key

Describes using the fraction bar key to enter proper or improper fractions.

Met - Meter Key

Explains the Meter key for entering or converting measurements to meters.

Convert Key Functionality

Introduces various secondary functions accessed via the Convert key.

Conv - Convert Key

Explains the Convert key's role in conversions and accessing special functions.

Conv X - Clear All

Details how to clear all stored values and reset the calculator to defaults.

Conv ✓ - Percent (%)

Describes the calculator's four-function percent calculation capability.

Advanced Key Functions

Conv Sign Change

Explains how to toggle the displayed value between positive and negative.

Conv Square Root

Describes finding the square root of the value currently displayed.

Conv Square

Details how to find the square of the value displayed on the screen.

Conv Pi Constant

Introduces the calculator's built-in Pi constant value.

Calculator Memory Operations

Store Value in Memory (M+)

Explains how to add or store a value in the semi-permanent memory.

Subtract Value from Memory (M-)

Describes subtracting a value from the semi-permanent memory.

Recall Memory Value (M-R/C)

Details how to recall the value stored in memory.

Display and Clear Memory

Explains how to display and then clear the memory value.

Entering Square and Cubic Dimensions

Fraction Resolution Settings

Explains how to access and adjust the fraction display resolution settings.

Project Key Functions

Paint Quantity Calculations

Calculates paint volume based on area and stored coverage per gallon.

Store Paint Coverage

Stores the paint coverage per gallon for future calculations.

Material Quantity Calculations

Wallpaper Roll Quantity Calculations

Calculates the number of wallpaper rolls needed based on area and coverage.

Store Wallpaper Coverage Area

Stores the coverage area per roll of wallpaper.

Tile Quantity Calculations

Finds the number of tiles based on area and grout width.

Store Grout Width

Stores the grout width in inches for tile calculations.

Construction Material Calculations

Deck Board Quantity Calculations

Calculates the number of boards required for a deck based on area and board dimensions.

Store Deck/Fence Board Settings

Stores board width or on-center spacing for deck and fence calculations.

Fence Material Quantity Calculations

Calculates fence boards, posts, and rails based on distance and spacing.

Store Fence Post Spacing

Stores post spacing on-center for fence calculations.

Board Feet Calculation

Calculates the number of board feet based on entered volume.

Building Material Calculations

Stud Quantity Calculations

Calculates the number of studs required for a wall based on distance and spacing.

Store Stud On-Center Spacing

Stores the on-center spacing for studs in inches.

Roof Shingle Bundle Calculations

Calculates the number of roof shingle bundles needed for a roof area.

Store Roof Bundle Coverage Area

Stores the coverage area per roof bundle.

4x8 Sheet Quantity Calculations

Calculates the number of 4'x8' sheets for drywall or paneling.

Carpet Length Calculations

Calculates the required carpet length for a given floor area and roll width.

Specialized Material Calculations

Custom Tile Quantity Calculations

Calculates the number of tiles for custom sizes based on area and stored dimensions.

Store Custom Tile Size

Stores the custom tile size in square inches for calculations.

Concrete Bag Quantity Calculations

Calculates the number of concrete bags required based on volume and stored volume per bag.

Store Concrete Volume per Bag

Stores the volume per bag of concrete.

Brick Quantity Calculations

Calculates the number of bricks for walls based on distance, area, or volume.

Further Material Calculations

Block Quantity Calculations

Calculates the number of blocks for walls based on distance, area, and stored block area.

Store Block Area

Stores the block area in square inches, including mortar.

Gravel Ton Quantity Calculations

Calculates the tons of gravel required based on volume and stored weight per volume.

Store Gravel Weight per Volume

Stores the weight of gravel per cubic yard.

Material Cost Calculation

Function to calculate the total cost of materials.

Volume and Cost Calculations

Mulch Bag Quantity Calculations

Calculates the number of mulch bags needed based on volume and stored volume per bag.

Store Mulch Volume per Bag

Stores the volume per bag of mulch.

Basic Dimensional Math Operations

Linear Measurement Conversions

Demonstrates converting linear measurements between units like feet, inches, and yards.

Dimensional Math Conversions

Square and Cubic Measurement Conversions

Shows how to perform conversions for square and cubic dimensions.

Basic Dimensional Math Examples

Provides examples of adding, subtracting, and dividing dimensions.

Advanced Dimensional Calculations

Multiplying Dimensions and Waste Factor

Demonstrates multiplying dimensions and applying a waste factor allowance.

Area and Volume Calculations

Shows how to find area in square feet and volume in cubic feet.

Diagonal Measurement Calculations

Explains calculating diagonals to ensure right angles in measurements.

Project Examples Using Default Values

Paint Quantity Examples

Practical examples of calculating paint quantities in gallons, quarts, and pints.

Project Examples - Continued

Wallpaper Roll Quantity Examples

Example demonstrating how to calculate the number of wallpaper rolls needed.

Tile Quantity Examples

Example of calculating the number of tiles for a floor with waste allowance.

Custom Tile Example

Custom Tile Quantity Examples

Example for calculating tile numbers using custom sizes.

Deck Board Quantity Example

Fence Material Quantity Example

Lumber Board Feet Estimation Example

Stud Quantity Calculation Example

Roof Shingle Bundle Example

Drywall Sheet Calculation Example

Carpet Length Calculation Example

Concrete Bag Calculation Example

Brick and Block Quantity Example

Gravel Ton Calculation Example

Mulch Bag Calculation Example

Finding Material Costs

Concrete Cost Calculation Example

Example of calculating the cost of concrete based on cubic feet and price per yard.

Auto Shut-Off and Battery Information

Calculator Reset Procedure

Instructions for resetting the calculator using a paper clip if it locks up.

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