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Victor C6000 User Manual

Victor C6000
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C6000
ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION CALCULATOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Victor C6000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVictor
ModelC6000
CategoryCalculator
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Entering Linear, Square and Cubic Dimensions

Linear Dimensions

Example: Enter 6 Feet 4-13/16 Inches for linear measurements.

Square and Cubic Dimensions

Example: Enter 54 Square Feet or 54 Cubic Feet for area/volume.

Basic Math with Dimensions

Addition

Example: Add 3 Feet 6 Inches and 4-13/16 Inches using dimension keys.

Subtraction

Example: Subtract 11 Inches from 4 Feet 2 Inches with dimension inputs.

Multiplication

Example: Multiply 14 Feet by 5 Feet using dimension keys.

Division

Example: Divide 7 Feet 6 Inches by 2 using dimension inputs.

Percentage Calculations

Example: Find 20% of 600 Feet using percentage function.

Conversions Between Dimensions

Linear Conversions

Example: Convert 13 Feet to Yards, Inches, or Meters.

Converting Feet-Inch-Fractions to Decimal Feet

Example: Convert 10 Feet 8-1/2 Inches to Decimal Feet.

Converting Decimal Feet to Feet-Inch-Fractions

Example: Convert 20.7 Feet to Feet-Inch-Fractions.

Converting Fractional Inches to Decimal Inches

Example: Convert 10-1/2 Inches to Decimal Inches.

Converting Decimal Inches to Fractional Inches

Example: Convert 10.25 Inches to Fractional Inches.

Square Conversions

Example: Convert 21 Square Feet to Square Inches or Square Yards.

Cubic Conversions

Example: Convert 25 Cubic Feet to Cubic Inches or Cubic Yards.

Weight Conversions

Example: Convert Pounds to Kilograms, Tons, and Metric Tons.

Weight Per Volume Conversions

Example: Convert concrete volume to weight units.

Linear Calculations

Calculating Board Cuts

Example: How many cuts to get from a 20-foot board.

Window Openings

Example: Total combined width of four window openings.

Center Point Calculation

Example: Finding the center point distance in a rectangular room.

Area & Perimeter Calculations

Calculating Square Areas

Example: Floor area of a square closet.

Calculating Rectangular Areas

Example: Floor area of a hallway.

Determine the Wall Area and Total Surface Area

Example: Room dimensions to find wall area and total surface area.

Determine the Square-Up and Perimeter

Example: Room dimensions to find square-up and perimeter.

Volume Calculations

Rectangular Volume

Example: Volume of a space in Cubic Feet and Cubic Yards.

Weight Per Volume Calculations

Example: Convert concrete volume to weight units.

Volume of a Cylinder

Volume of a Cone

Working with Polygon Shapes

Polygon Calculations

Example: Calculate properties of a 6-sided polygon using its radius.

Blocks (or Bricks)

Blocks Required (Length and Height)

Blocks Required (Area)

Blocks Required (Length)

Blocks Required (Perimeter)

Paver Bricks Required

Face Bricks Required

Concrete/Paving

Volume of Concrete for a Driveway

Example: Calculate volume and cost of concrete for a patio.

Concrete Columns

Complex Concrete Volume

Concrete Footings

Squaring-Up a Foundation

Lumber Calculations

Total Board Feet and Cost

Example: Calculate combined board feet and cost for multiple boards.

Number of Board Feet for Given Cubic Feet Volume

Example: Convert cubic feet volume to board feet.

Circle and Arc Calculations

Area & Circumference - Using Diameter

Example: Calculate circle's area and circumference from its diameter.

Arc Length - Using Radius & Arc Angle

Example: Calculate arc length using the radius and arc angle.

Arc Length & Radius - Using Chord Length & Segment Rise

Example: Calculate radius and arc values from chord length and segment rise.

Segment & Portion Calculations - Using Diameter and Arc Value

Arched Segment Walls

Arched Segment Walls (Outside)

Example: Calculate window arch angle, length, area, and wall lengths.

Arched Segment Walls (Outside) – With Base

Arched Segment Walls (Inside) – Using Height and Width of the Arch

Studs

Calculate Number of Studs Required for a Wall

Example: Determine studs needed for a 20-ft wall with 16-inch spacing.

Drywall

Drywall Sheets: Based on Wall Area

Example: Calculate drywall sheets for a 160 sq ft wall.

Drywall Sheets: Based on Wall Length

Example: Calculate drywall sheets for a 50-ft long wall.

Compound Miter

Compound Miter Cuts

Example: Find miter and bevel angles for crown moulding installation.

Staircase Measurements

Notes on Changing Stored Stair Variables

Instructions for modifying default stair variables like riser height and tread width.

Stairs Calculations - Using Total Rise (or “Floor to Floor” Height)

Stairs Calculations - Using the Total Run

Stair Calculations - Using Rise and Run

Stairs Calculations - “Riser Limited” Function

Balusters

Exact Spacing Between Balusters - Given Approximate Desired Spacing

Example: Calculate exact baluster spacing and number needed for a handrail.

Right Angle Calculations

Degress of Pitch

Example: Convert pitch degrees to percent grade and pitch in inches.

Percent Grade

Example: Convert percent grade to slope, pitch in inches, and pitch degrees.

Pitch Ratio or Slope

Example: Convert pitch ratio to pitch in inches, degrees, and percent grade.

Angle and Diagonal (Hypotenuse)

Rise

Rise and Diagonal

Back-Fill Calculations

Calculating Back-Fill For a Slope (Requires Known Percent Grade)

Example: Calculate fill volume for a sloped retaining wall using percent grade.

Roofing Calculations

Roof Framing Definitions

Definitions of common roofing terms and rafter types.

Common Rafter Length

If Pitch Is Not Known, Calculate Using the Roof Rise and Run

Sheathing Cut

Regular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters

Jack Rafters - Using Other Than 16-Inch On-Center Spacing

Irregular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters - On-Center Spacing Maintained

Irregular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters - Jacks Mate at the Hip

Rake-Walls

Rake-Wall - Find Stud Lengths & Angle of Incline

Example: Determine stud lengths and angle of incline for a rake-wall with a base.

Rake-Wall (No Base) - Find Stud Lengths & Angle of Incline

Roofing Materials

Roof Covering - Working with Known Pitch and Floor Area

Example: Calculate roof area, squares, bundles, and sheets from pitch and floor area.

Roof Covering - Working with Rise / Run If Pitch Unkown

Degress, Minutes, Seconds Conversions and Time Calculations

How to Convert Between D:M:S Format and Decimal Degrees

Example: Convert angles between decimal degrees and D:M:S format.

Time Calculations - Add or Subtract Time

Example: Perform time addition or subtraction with hours, minutes, and seconds.

Appendix A - Default Stored Values

Appendix B - Preference Settings

Appendix C - Battery Info

Appendix D - Warranty

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