#INCH TO FEET FRACTION CONVERTER HOW TO#
You can download one here: įinally, get a scientific calculator and learn how to use the basics. You can shrink it down so it'll even fit in your wallet. I keep one in my field book as it’s a handy reference. You can make or download a chart showing the conversions from tenths to inches and vice versa. If you’re not sure of the rod type you want, just ask. Do yourself a favor and give that thing away! In addition to the tape John suggested you get, to make life even easier, get a Lenker or Philadelphia rod, which is marked in ft/tenths/hundredths of each foot. I assume you’re using an architect or builders rod, marked in feet/inches/8ths. Or (easier for some), convert feet to inches To convert feet and hundredths to feet + inches + nearest 1/16 of an inch:Ġ.65 ft * 12 in/ft = 7.8 in = 7 in + 0.8 inĠ.8 in * 16 (1/16 in) = 12.8/16ths of an inch. I will go purchase a tape in tenths, and we do have a construction calculator on the job, but I wanted to try and do a quick calc. It would be easier to use that than continually convert between inches and fraction of a foot. To convert the fraction to inches, multiply by 12, 0.65 x 12 = 7.8 inches.īut it is possible to buy a tape calibrated in tenths and hundredths of a foot. Thanks in advance.Separate the number (6.65) into an integer (6) and a fraction (0.65).
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Then he asked me to go to 8.15, and I guessed it at 8' 1 1/2".Ĭan someone clarify how many 10th are in a foot, and give me a couple of simple examples to ease my simple mind?
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He asked me to set the lazer grade rod at 6.65.(gulp) I wung it and set it at 6' 6 1/2" (six feet, six & a half inches).and it was a close guess.I guess.
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The foreman did all the calculations, but I want to be able to stand on my own and also do layout as needed. The grade was established for us, all we had to do was follow it. Yesterday I fudged my way through a situation where I was shooting grades and installing a catch basin. Trouble is, I'm a bit "embarrased" to admit to the foreman I have now that my conversion knowledge is a bit weak and limited. This new job I just got recently allows me to use all my talents, including my fine grading and pipelaying skills. I work in the excavation field, but haven't really used my math skills in many years due to overzealous foremen wanting all the "glory". I'm new to the site, and want to say Thanks!:clap: It's a great tool.