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Calculated Industries Material Estimator User Manual

Calculated Industries Material Estimator
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Calculated Industries Material Estimator Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryCalculator
ModelMaterial Estimator
TypeConstruction Calculator
Display TypeLCD
Display Digits8
Power SourceBattery
Battery TypeCR2032
Warranty1 Year Limited
Material CoverageConcrete, asphalt, paint, flooring
FunctionsMaterial estimation, area, volume, and cost calculations

Summary

Key Definitions

Basic Function Keys

Explains fundamental arithmetic and data entry keys.

Unit Keys

Details keys for entering and converting dimensions like yards, feet, and inches.

Project Keys

Paint Calculations

Covers calculating paint volume and quantity needed based on area.

Tile Calculations

Explains finding the number of tiles based on area and grout width.

Deck Board Calculations

Determines the number of boards for a deck based on area and width.

Fence Component Calculations

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

Stud Calculations

Calculates the number of studs needed for a wall based on linear distance.

Flooring Calculations

Determines required flooring length and coverage area for rolls.

Custom Tile Calculations

Calculates custom tile quantities based on area and user-defined tile size.

Concrete Bag Calculations

Calculates the number of concrete bags needed for a given volume.

Brick and Block Quantity

Determines the number of bricks and blocks for walls based on area.

Block Size and Area Storage

Stores block dimensions and area for calculations.

Gravel Quantity Calculation

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

Material Cost Calculation

Calculates total material cost using stored unit cost and quantity.

Miscellaneous Functions

Mathematical Operations

Covers square root, reciprocal, clear all, toggle, pi, and squaring.

Memory Functions

Details adding, subtracting, recalling, and clearing values from memory.

Preference Settings Access

Instructions on how to access calculator preference settings.

Paperless Tape

Paperless Tape Usage

Explains how to review past entries and calculations.

Preference Settings

Examples

Dimension Arithmetic Examples

Demonstrates adding, subtracting, and multiplying dimensional values.

Perimeter Calculation

Example showing how to calculate the perimeter of a room.

Dimension Division Examples

Shows how to divide dimensional measurements into equal parts.

Percentage Calculation Examples

Illustrates adding waste allowance and finding percentages.

Area and Square Root Examples

Demonstrates finding area and calculating square roots.

Waste Allowance Calculations

Shows adding waste percentage to square and cubic measurements.

Linear Conversion Examples

Converts feet/inches to yards, meters, cm, mm and decimal feet.

Square and Cubic Conversions

Converts between square feet/yards and cubic feet/yards.

Using the Memory

Memory Operations

Explains functions for adding, subtracting, recalling, and clearing memory.

Memory Clearing Methods

Details various ways to clear calculator memory.

Project Examples

Paint Quantity Examples

Shows calculating paint gallons, quarts, and pints for a wall.

Standard Tile Quantity

Calculates the number of standard tiles needed for a floor area.

Custom Tile Quantity Example

Calculates custom tile count for a floor with non-standard tile sizes.

Deck Board Estimation Example

Demonstrates finding the number of boards for a deck by area.

Fence Component Estimation Example

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

Board Feet Lumber Calculation

Estimates lumber board feet from dimensions or volume.

Stud Quantity Calculation

Calculates the number of studs needed for a wall of a given length.

Drywall Sheet Calculation

Determines the number of drywall sheets needed for a room.

Flooring Length Calculation

Calculates the length of flooring needed to cover a specified area.

Concrete Bag Calculation Example

Shows calculating concrete bags for a patio based on volume.

Brick and Block Wall Calculation

Calculates bricks and blocks for a wall based on area.

Gravel Ton Calculation

Calculates the tons of gravel needed for a driveway based on dimensions.

Finding the Cost of Materials

Paint Cost Calculation

Calculates gallons of paint and total cost for a given area.

Appendix

Setting Fractional Resolution

Explains how to adjust fractional display precision temporarily.

Default Settings

Stored Value Defaults

Lists default values for stored settings like block area and paint coverage.

Preference Setting Defaults

Lists default values for preference settings like display modes.

Auto-Shut Off Feature

Describes the automatic power-off function after inactivity.

Accuracy and Errors

Accuracy and Display Capacity

Details the calculator's display digits and input/calculation limits.

Error Handling and Codes

Explains how to clear errors and lists common error codes.

Auto-Range Functionality

Describes how the calculator handles out-of-range values.

Battery Information

Battery Replacement and Reset

Covers battery type, replacement procedure, and calculator reset.

Area and Volume Formulas

Geometric Area Formulas

Provides formulas for calculating areas of squares, triangles, rectangles, etc.

Volume Formulas

Geometric Volume Formulas

Provides formulas for calculating volumes of cubes, cones, cylinders, etc.

Repair and Return

Return Guidelines and Support

Outlines procedures for product returns and contact information.

Warranty Information

U.S.A. Warranty Services

Details warranty repair and non-warranty repair services within the USA.

International Repair Service

Explains how to obtain repair services for products purchased outside the U.S.

Disclaimer

FCC Class B Compliance

Seeking New Product Ideas

Encourages users to submit suggestions for product improvement.

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