Construction Master Manual

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CONSTRUCTION M ASTER PRO ®
User’s Guide
For Models:
4065 Construction Master Pro v3.0
4080 Construction Master Pro Trig v3.0
44080 Construction Master Pro Desktop v3.0
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CONSTRUCTION MASTER® PRO V3.0 USER’S GUIDE

This User’s Guide helps you solve common construction math and
material estimation problems using the latest Construction Master Pro
calculators—three of the most powerful feet-inch-fraction calculators
to date:
The Construction Master Pro III Series —
1. Construction Master Pro v3.0 (#4065)
2. Construction Master Pro Trig v3.0 (#4080)
3. Construction Master Pro Desktop v3.0 (#44080)
IMPORTANT: The Construction Master Pro Trig does not have

Block, Concrete Footing, Drywall, or Length, Width, and Height
functions. These keys are replaced with standard trigonometric keys.
USER’S GUIDE — 1
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INTRODUCTION
The Construction Master Pro line includes the most advanced feet-
inch-fraction calculators designed specifically for building pro’s!
The Pro calculators handle practically any problem involving meas-
urements and can be used to save time, prevent errors, and accu-
rately perform common building projects such as: estimating con-
crete volume, squaring-up foundations, framing roofs, ordering lum-
ber, building stairs, walls, laying driveways, carpet or floor covering,
figuring precise angle calculations, or simply working in feet-inch-
fractions or decimal feet!
Your Calculator Helps You Solve:
• Dimensional Math Problems
• Conversions Between Feet-Inch-Fractions, Decimal Feet,
Decimal Inches, and Yards
• Imperial/Metric Conversions
• Problems Involving All Common Fractions — 1/2” to 1/64”!
• Area/Volume Calculations
• Board Feet/Lumber Calculations
• Circle Calculations
• Column/Cone Area and Volume
• Compound Miter Cuts for Crown Moulding
• Material Estimations and Costs
• Polygons
• Rake-Walls
• Right Angle/Triangle Solutions
• Roofing Materials
• Stair Layout (Risers/Treads)
• Studs
• Weight/Volume Conversions
Pro and Desktop Models (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)
Also Solve:
• Block/Bricks, Concrete Footings and Drywall
• Instant Square-up, Perimeter, Wall Area, Room Area and
Volume
2 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ..........................................................................8
KEY DEFINITIONS .........................................................................8
Basic Operation Keys ..................................................................8
Convert Ç Key – Unit Conversions and Second Functions ....8
Memory and Storage Functions...................................................9
Recall ® Key...........................................................................10
Dimensional Measurement Unit Keys........................................10
Area and Volume Keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080) ....11
Weight Keys ...............................................................................12
Construction Project Keys..........................................................13
Block/Brick Keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)..............13
Circular/Arc Function Keys ........................................................13
Column/Cone Key......................................................................15
Compound Miter/Crown Moulding Keys ....................................15
Drywall Keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)....................16
Footing Keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080) ...................16
Polygon Key...............................................................................16
Right Triangle/Roof Framing Keys.............................................17
Hip/Valley and Jack Rafter Keys................................................18
Rake-Wall Function....................................................................20
Roof Materials/Covering Keys ...................................................21
Stair Key ....................................................................................21
Studs ..........................................................................................23
Trigonometric Keys (TRIG #4080 AND DESKTOP #44080
MODELS ONLY) ...........................................................................23
ENTERING DIMENSIONS ............................................................25
Entering Linear Dimensions.......................................................25
Entering Square/Cubic Dimensions ...........................................25
SETTING FRACTIONAL RESOLUTION.......................................27
Setting Fraction Resolution – Using the Preference
Setting Mode ...........................................................................27
Setting Fraction Resolution – Using Ç ..................................28
Converting Fractional Value to Different Resolution ..................28
Setting Fixed/Constant Fractional Resolution............................29
CONVERSIONS (LINEAR, AREA, VOLUME) ..............................30
Linear Conversions ....................................................................30
Converting Feet-Inch-Fractions to Decimal Feet .......................30
Converting Decimal Feet to Feet-Inch-Fractions .......................30
Converting Fractional Inches to Decimal Inches .......................31
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Converting Decimal Inches to Fractional Inches .......................31

Square Conversions ..................................................................31
Cubic Conversions.....................................................................31
PERFORMING BASIC MATH WITH DIMENSIONS .....................32
Adding Dimensions ....................................................................32
Subtracting Dimensions .............................................................32
Multiplying Dimensions ..............................................................32
Dividing Dimensions ..................................................................32
Percentage Calculations ............................................................33
MEMORY OPERATION ................................................................33
Basic Cumulative Memory (M+).................................................34
Permanent Storage Registers (M1 and M2)..............................34
PAPERLESS TAPE OPERATION .................................................35
EXAMPLES – USING THE CONSTRUCTION MASTER PRO......37
LINEAR MEASUREMENT EXAMPLES ........................................37
Adding Linear Measurements ....................................................37
Cutting Boards ...........................................................................37
Window Measurement ...............................................................38
Calculating the Center Point ......................................................38
AREA CALCULATIONS ................................................................39
Square Area (x 2) ........................................................................39
Area of a Rectangular Room (LxW) ..........................................39
Using Multi-Function W Key to Find Area, Square-up and
Perimeter (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)......................39
VOLUME CALCULATIONS...........................................................40
Rectangular Containers (LxWxH) ..............................................40
Using the Multi-Function h Key to Find Volume, Area,
Square-Up, Perimeter, Wall Area and Room Area
(NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080) ......................................40
Volume of a Cylinder..................................................................41
Volume of a Cone ......................................................................41
WEIGHT/VOLUME CONVERSIONS ............................................42
Weight Conversions ...................................................................42
Weight per Volume/Volume Conversions...................................42
BLOCKS/BRICKS (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)...............43
Number of Blocks, Based on Calculated Area .........................43
Number of Blocks, Based on Entered Area ...............................43
Number of Blocks, Based on Calculated Perimeter ..................44
Number of Blocks, Based on Length .........................................44
Number of “Face” Bricks ...........................................................45
Number of “Paver” Bricks .........................................................45

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BOARD FEET – LUMBER ESTIMATION .....................................46

Total Board Feet – With Dollar Cost ..........................................46
Number of Board Feet Based on Entered Volume ....................46
CIRCLE AND ARC CALCULATIONS............................................47
Circumference and Area of a Circle...........................................47
Arc Length – Degree and Diameter Known ...............................47
Arc Length – Degree and Radius Known ..................................47
Arc Calculations – Arc Length and Diameter Known ................48
Arched/Circular Rake-Walls – Chord Length and Segment Rise
Known .....................................................................................49
Arched Windows ........................................................................50
COMPOUND MITER.....................................................................51
Compound Miter Cuts ................................................................51
CONCRETE/PAVING ....................................................................52
Volume of Concrete for a Driveway ...........................................52
Concrete Columns .....................................................................53
Complex Concrete Volume ........................................................54
Polygon, Finding Angles Based on Entered Radius and
Number of Sides .....................................................................55
Concrete Footings (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080) ...........56
Squaring-up a Foundation .........................................................57
DRYWALL (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)...........................58
Number of Drywall Sheets for a Given Area..............................58
Number of Drywall Sheets for a Given Length ..........................58
GRADE/SLOPE.............................................................................59
Back-Fill on a Slope – Percent of Grade Known .......................59
RIGHT TRIANGLE AND ROOF FRAMING EXAMPLES ..............60
Roof Framing Definitions ...........................................................61
Degree of Pitch ..........................................................................63
Percent Grade............................................................................63
Pitch Ratio or Slope ...................................................................63
Common Rafter Length..............................................................64
Common Rafter Length – Pitch Unknown .................................64
Angle and Diagonal (Hypotenuse).............................................65
Rise ............................................................................................65
Rise and Diagonal......................................................................65
Sheathing Cut ............................................................................66
Regular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters ........................................66
Jack Rafters – Using Other Than 16 Inch On-Center
Spacing ..................................................................................67
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Irregular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters – Descending, with

On-Center Spacing Maintained ..............................................68
Irregular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters – Ascending, with
Jacks Mating at Hip/Valley......................................................70
Rake-Wall – No Base.................................................................72
Rake-Wall – With Base ..............................................................73
ROOFING MATERIALS ................................................................74
Roof Covering – Entering Pitch, Length and Width ..................74
Roof Covering – Entering Rise, Run (No Pitch) and Area.........75
STAIR LAYOUT EXAMPLES ........................................................76
Stair Layout Definitions ..............................................................76
Stairs – Given Only Floor-to-Floor Rise .....................................78
Stairs – Given Only the Run ......................................................80
Stairs – Given Rise and Run .....................................................81
Stairs – Given Rise and Run, Using “Riser Limited” Function
for Code Restrictions ..............................................................82
Baluster Spacing........................................................................83
STUDS ..........................................................................................84
BASIC D:M:S AND TRIGONOMETRY EXAMPLES .....................84
Converting Degrees:Minutes:Seconds ......................................84
Time Calculations Using D:M:S .................................................84
TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS..................................................85
Converting Percent Grade to D:M:S ..........................................86
Converting Tangent/Pitch to Angle.............................................86
Converting Roof Angle in Degrees to Pitch in Inches................86
Angle – Rise and Hypotenuse Known .......................................87
APPENDIX A – DEFAULT SETTINGS ............................................88
APPENDIX B – PREFERENCE SETTINGS ....................................89
How to Set Preferences.............................................................91
Accessing Preference Settings ..................................................92
APPENDIX C – CARE INSTRUCTIONS .........................................94
APPENDIX D – IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OWNERS OF
PREVIOUS CONSTRUCTION MASTERS ..................................95
APPENDIX E – ACCURACY/ERRORS, AUTO SHUT-OFF,
BATTERIES, RESET ....................................................................96
ACCURACY/ERRORS..................................................................96
Error Codes................................................................................96
AUTO SHUT-OFF .........................................................................96
BATTERIES...................................................................................97
Replacing the Battery(ies)..........................................................97
Battery Replacement Instructions ..............................................97

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RESET KEY ..................................................................................97

APPENDIX F – AREA/VOLUME FORMULAS ................................98
AREA FORMULAS........................................................................98
SURFACE AREA/VOLUME FORMULAS .....................................99
REPAIR AND RETURN .................................................................100
WARRANTY ...................................................................................101
INDEX.............................................................................................104
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GETTING STARTED
KEY DEFINITIONS
Basic Operation Keys
o On/Clear — Turns power on. Pressing once clears
the display. Pressing twice clears all temporary
values.
O Turns all power off, clearing all non-permanent
registers.
+–x Arithmetic operation keys.
÷=
% Four-function (+, -, x, ÷) percent key. (See page 33
for examples.)
0 – 9 and • Keys used for entering digits.
) (DESKTOP ONLY) Enters “00” to save keystrokes (e.g.,
1 ) to enter 100).
B Backspace Key — Used to delete entries one key-
stroke at a time (unlike the o function, which
deletes the entire entry).
Convert Ç Key — Unit Conversions and Second Functions

The Ç key is to convert between measurement units or to access
the second functions listed below:
Çx Clear All — Clears all values, including Memory.
Resets all permanent entries to default values
(except Preference Settings which are retained).
Note: Use only when necessary, as it resets all stored values to
factory defaults. See page 88 for a listing of default values.
Ç% x 2 — Squares the value in the display. For example,

to square the value 10, enter 1 0 then Ç %.
ÇB Square Root Function ( ) — Used to find the
square root of a non-dimensional or area value
(e.g., 1 0 0 Ç B = 10).
Ç/ x10 y — Allows entry of an exponent. For example,
8 Ç / 1 4 is 8 times 10 to the 14th power.

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Ç÷ 1/x — Finds the reciprocal of a number (e.g., 8

Ç ÷ = 0.125).
Ç– Change Sign (+/–) — Toggles the sign of the dis-
played value to positive or negative.
Ç+ Pi (π) — Constant = 3.141593
Ç• Degrees:Minutes:Seconds — Converts between
D:M:S and decimal degree formats.
Ç0 Total Cost — Calculates total material cost given a
unit dimension and an entered Per Unit Cost.
Çß Access Preference Settings — Used to access
various customizable settings, such as dimensional
answer formats (see Preference Settings on page
89).
Memory and Storage Functions

Your calculator has two types of Memory:
1) basic memory or semi-permanent, cumulative µ;
2) non-cumulative Storage Registers (M1-M3).
µ Semi-Permanent Memory — Adds any displayed
number, dimensioned or unitless, to the semi-per-
manent, cumulative Memory. Values can be sub-
tracted from this Memory using Ç µ (M–). ®
µ will display the value in the Memory. ® ®
will display and clear the value in the Memory. Ç
® will clear the cumulative Memory without dis-
turbing the existing display.
ß1–3 Storage Registers (M1) through (M3) — Stores
the displayed value in non-cumulative, permanent
Memory (e.g., 1 0 ß 1). Good for storing a
single value, for future reference (® 1 = 10).
Note: Non-cumulative means it only accepts one value (does not
add or subtract) and a second entered value will replace the first.
Permanent means the value is stored even after the calculator is
shut off. To delete a stored value, enter a new value or perform a
Clear All Ç x.
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Recall ® Key
The ® key is used to recall or review stored values (e.g., ® p
to recall a previously entered pitch value). It is also used in reviewing
stored settings, or in Paperless Tape and Memory operation (see
below).
®= (Paperless) Tape — Accesses the paperless tape
mode (see “Paperless Tape” page 35), which keeps
track of your past 20 entries. Useful for checking
strings of numbers.
®® Clear M+ — Displays and clears M+.
®µ Recall M+ — Displays value stored in M+.
®1–3 Recall (M1) through (M3) — Recalls the value
stored in M1, M2, or M3.
Dimensional Measurement Unit Keys

The following keys are used for entering units of measure, with ease
and accuracy:
y Yards — Enters or converts to yards.
f Enters or converts to feet. Also used with the i
and / keys for entering feet-inch values (e.g., 6
f 9 i 1 / 2).
Note: Repeated presses of f after Ç toggle between feet-
inches and decimal feet (e.g., 6 f 9 i 1 / 2 Ç f
= 6.791667 feet; press f again to return to feet-inch-fractions).
i Enters or converts to inches. Also used with the /

key for entering fractional inch values (e.g., 9 i
1 / 2).
Note: Repeated presses of i after Ç toggle between frac-
tional and decimal inches (e.g., 9 i 1 / 2 Ç i = 9.5
inch; press i again to return to inch-fractions).
/ Fraction Bar — Used to enter fractions. Fractions

may be entered as proper (1/2, 1/8, 1/16) or improper
(3/2, 9/8). If the denominator (bottom) is not entered,
the calculator's fractional resolution setting is auto-
matically used (e.g., entering 1 5 / = or + will
display 15/16, based on the default fractional resolu-
tion setting of 16ths.

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m Meters — Enters or converts to meters.

Ç7 Centimeters — Enters or converts to centimeters.
Ç9 Millimeters — Enters or converts to millimeters.
Ç2 Acres — Enters or converts (a square value) to
acres.
Ç8 Board Feet — Enters or converts cubic values to
board feet. One board foot is equal to 144 cubic
inches.
Area and Volume Keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)

l Enters a length for calculation of area or volume.
W A multi-function key used to enter a width for calcu-
lation of area or volume (if a length and height are
also entered). Consecutive presses of this key dis-
plays or calculates:
Press Result
1 Displays Entered Width
2 Area
3 Square-up
4 Perimeter
5 Redisplays Entered Length
6 Redisplays Entered Width
h A multi-function key used to enter a height for calcu-
lation of volume (if a length and width are also
entered). Consecutive presses of this key displays
or calculates:
Press Result
1 Displays Entered Height
2 Volume
3 Area
4 Square-up
5 Perimeter
6 Wall Area
7 Total Room Area
8 Redisplays Entered Length
9 Redisplays Entered Width
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Weight Keys
Ç1 Kilograms (kg) — Enters or converts (a weight or
volume value) to kilograms. A dimensioned volume
will convert using the stored weight per volume
value.
Ç3 Metric Tons (met tons) — Enters or converts (a
weight or volume value) to Metric tons. A dimen-
sioned volume will convert using the stored weight
per volume value.
Ç4 Pounds (lbs) — Enters or converts (a weight or vol-
ume value) to pounds. A dimensioned volume will
convert using the stored weight per volume value.
Ç6 Tons — Enters or converts (a weight or volume
value) to tons. A dimensioned volume will convert
using the stored weight per volume value.
ß0 Store Weight per Volume — Stores a new weight
per volume value as tons per cubic yard or other for-
mat, as listed below:
Note: After entering a value and pressing ß 0, continue
pressing the 0 digit key until you’ve reached the desired weight
per volume format. To recall your setting, press ® 0.
• Ton Per CU YD
• LB Per CU YD
• LB Per CU FEET
• MET Ton Per CU M
• kG Per CU M
This value is permanently stored until you change it
or perform a Clear All (Ç x).

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Construction Project Keys

The following Construction Project Keys help you instantly figure
quantities and costs of materials, so you can build like a pro!
Block/Brick Keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)

The Blocks function helps you quickly estimate the quantity of blocks
or bricks required for building walls, walkways or other areas.
Çl Number of Blocks or Bricks — Calculates the total
number of concrete blocks required to fill a given
area. Uses a standard block/mortar area of 128
square inches. This key can also be used for calcu-
lating the number of “face” or “paver” bricks by stor-
ing a brick size (see below).
ß4 Store Block or Brick Size (Blk Area) — Used to
store a size other than the default block size of 128
square inches (e.g., 1 2 0 i i ß 4
stores a size of 120 square inches). This value is
permanently stored until you change it or perform a
Clear All (Ç x). To recall the stored setting, press
® 4.
Note: For Brick Estimates — You may also enter a brick size
using ß 4. For example, when building with standard “face”
bricks, enter a brick size of 21 square inches ( 2 1 i i
ß 4) or store a “paver” brick size of 32 square inches ( 3 2
i i ß 4; based on Modular U.S. brick size of 3-5/8 inch-
es x 2-1/4 inches x 7-5/8 inches, including 3/8 inch mortar = 4
inches x 2-5/8 inches x 8 inches).
Circular/Arc Function Keys

The circle key helps you quickly solve circular area, volume or arc
problems.
C Circle — Displays and calculates the following val-
ues, given an entered circle diameter* or radius:
• diameter
• circle area
• circumference
*To enter a diameter (e.g., 10 feet), press 1 0 f C.
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Ça Radius — Enters or calculates the circle radius

(e.g., 5 f Ç a).
a Arc Length or Degree of Arc — A multi-function
key that enters or calculates arc length or degree of
arc, and further solves for additional circular/arc val-
ues, including arched rake-walls (based on the
stored on-center spacing), listed below.
If a circle diameter is entered into the C key and
arc degree (or arc length) entered into the a key,
further presses of a will display and calculate the
following:
Press Result
1 Arc Length or Degree of Arc
2 Chord Length
3 Segment Area
4 Pie Slice Area
5 Segment Rise
6 Stored On-Center Spacing
7 Length of Arched Wall 1
8 Length of Arched Wall 2
9 Length of Arched Wall 3 (if applicable), etc.*
*Note: The calculator will calculate arched rake-wall stud sizes
with consecutive presses of the a key until it reaches the last
stud.
R Run (Chord Length) — Enters or calculates the

chord length. Used in conjunction with an entered
segment rise to solve for the radius of a circle or
with an entered radius to solve for the segment rise.
r Rise (Segment Rise) — Enters or calculates the
segment rise. Used in conjunction with an entered
chord length to solve for the radius of a circle or with
an entered radius to solve for the chord length.

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Column/Cone Key
The Column and Cone functions help you quickly estimate volume
and surface area of columns or cones.
ÇC Column and Cone — With an entered diameter
and rise, the first and second presses of C (follow-
ing Ç) will calculate the total volume and surface
area of a column; the third and fourth consecutive
presses of C calculate the total volume and sur-
face area of a cone.
Compound Miter/Crown Moulding Keys

The Construction Master Pro also calculates compound miter cut
angle solutions for cutting and installing crown moulding on a wall.
The Compound Miter function can also be used for finding angle
cuts for many types of compound miter problems, such as siding,
railing and trim.
Â Compound Miter — With an entered crown angle
and wall corner angle*, consecutive presses of Â
will calculate the following:
Press Result
1 Miter Gauge (0° reference)
2 Miter Gauge Angle (90° reference)
3 Blade Tilt Angle
4 Butt Blade Tilt Angle
5 Redisplays Stored Crown Angle
6 Redisplays Entered Wall Angle
*Note: Wall Angle entries of less than 25 into Â will be assumed
to be the number of sides; in this case, the calculator will calcu-
late the unknown Wall Angle first, then proceed with the above
angle calculations.
ßÂ Store Crown Angle — Stores a value other than

the default crown angle of 45° (e.g., 3 8 ß Â
stores 38° crown angle). This value is permanently
stored until you change it or perform a Clear All
(Ç x). To recall the stored setting, press ® Â.
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Drywall Keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)

Çh Drywall Sheets — Calculates the number of 4x8,
4x9, and 4x12 sheets for an entered or calculated
area.
Footing Keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)

The Footing keys help you quickly estimate the volume of concrete
required for concrete footings.
ÇW Footing — Calculates total quantity of concrete
required for concrete footings based on an entered
wall length and footing size. Size based on the
default footing size of 1.8 square feet or 259.2
square inches (industry standard).
ß6 Store Footing Area — Used to store a value other
than the default footing size of 1.8 square feet (e.g.,
1 2 8 i i ß 6 stores a footing size of
128 square inches). This value is permanently stored
until you change it or perform a Clear All (Ç x).
To recall the stored setting, press ® 6.
Polygon Key
The Polygon function is handy for calculating multi-sided shapes
(such as found in concrete applications).
ÇR Polygon — With an entered radius and number of
sides of a polygon-shaped figure, Ç R, calcu-
lates the following:
Press Result
1 Full Angle
2 Bi-Sect, or Half Angle
3 Side Length
4 Perimeter of Polygon
5 Area of Polygon
6 Redisplays Entered Radius
7 Redisplays Entered Number of Sides

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Right Triangle/Roof Framing Keys

Right Triangle:
Using the Pythagorean theorem, the top row of keys on your

Construction Master Pro will calculate instant solutions in dimensional
format to right triangle problems (particularly, roof framing).
The Construction Master Pro’s keys are labeled in easy to remember
roofing terms. The right triangle is calculated simply by entering two
of four variables: rise, run, diagonal, or pitch.
p Enters or calculates the pitch (slope) of a roof (or
right triangle). Pitch is the amount of “rise” over 12
inches (or 1 meter) of “run.” Pitch may be entered as:
• a dimension: 9 i p
• an angle or degrees: 3 0 p
• a percentage (percent grade): 7 5 % p
• a pitch ratio: 0 • 7 5 Ç p
Once a pitch in one of the above formats is entered,
consecutive presses of p will convert to the
remaining pitch formats listed above (e.g., pitch in
inches will convert to pitch degrees, percent grade
and pitch ratio/slope).
Note: An entered (vs. calculated) pitch is a permanent entry. This
means that it will remain stored even after you turn the calculator
off. To change the pitch, simply enter a new pitch value.
In contrast, a calculated pitch value is not permanently stored.
This means that the calculator will return to the pitch value you
last entered when you clear the calculator or press o twice.
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Çp Pitch Ratio or Slope — Enters the pitch as a ratio

or slope of a roof (or right triangle). For example,
0.58 slope is entered as • 5 8 Ç p.
r Enters or calculates the rise or vertical leg (height)
of a right triangle.
R Enters or calculates the run or horizontal leg (base)
of a right triangle.
d Diagonal — Enters or calculates the diagonal leg
(hypotenuse) of a right triangle. Typical applications
are “squaring up” slabs or finding common rafter
lengths. Additional presses of the d key will also
display plumb and level cut angles in degrees.
Note: The Common rafter calculation is the “point-to-point” length
and does not include the overhang or ridge adjustment.
Hip/Valley and Jack Rafter Keys
The Construction Master Pro uses the rise, run, diagonal, pitch and
on-center spacing values to calculate regular and irregular hip/valley
and jack rafter lengths (excluding wood thickness, etc.).

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When calculating regular and irregular jack rafter lengths, you will
see the letters “JK” (regular pitch side) or “IJ” (irregular pitch side)
and the corresponding jack number to the left of your calculator dis-
play. This will help you keep track of the descending sizes and which
side the corresponding rafter is based on.
H Hip/Valley Rafter — Finds the regular or irregular
hip/valley rafter length.
• Regular Hip/Valley Length: After right
triangle/rafter values are entered or calculated
(e.g., pitch, rise, run), pressing H will calcu-
late the length of the regular hip/valley rafter.
• Irregular Hip/Valley Length: If an irregular
pitch is entered (see next definition), pressing
H will calculate the irregular hip/valley rafter
length. (An irregular or “non-standard” roof has
two different pitches/slopes.)
• Subsequent presses of the H key will also
display plumb, level, and cheek cut angle values
in degrees.
ÇH Irregular Pitch — Enters the irregular or secondary
pitch value used to calculate lengths of the irregular
hip/valley and jack rafters.
You may enter the irregular pitch as:
• a dimension: 9 i Ç H
• an angle: 3 0 Ç H
• a percentage: 7 5 % Ç H
Note: An entered irregular pitch can be recalled by pressing ®
Ç H.
j Jack Rafters — Finds the descending Jack rafter

sizes for regular pitched roofs, based on the stored
on-center spacing and previously entered or calcu-
lated right triangle/rafter values (e.g., pitch, rise, run).
Repeated presses of the j key will display all the rafter sizes
(on the regular pitch side) as well as display the plumb, level,
and cheek cut angle values. Additional presses will display the
rafter sizes on the irregular pitch side (if an irregular pitch was
entered; see above), or repeat the previously displayed values.
(Cont’d)
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(Cont’d)
Note: You may set your calculator to display the jack rafter
lengths in either ascending or descending order (see Preference
Settings on page 89).
Note: You may program your calculator to “mate up” with the jack
rafters, rather than using the entered or default on-center spacing
for both sides (see Preference Settings on page 89).
ß5 Store On-Center (o.c.) Spacing — Used to store a

value other than the default of 16 inches on-center
(e.g., 1 8 i ß 5 stores an 18-inch on-center)
for Jack Rafter calculations. Press ® 5 to review
the stored value.
Çj Irregular Side Jacks — Operates same as j,

but displays the rafter values from the irregular
pitched side first.
Rake-Wall Function
Çr Rake-Wall — This function finds the stud sizes in a
rake-wall based on calculated or entered values for
pitch, rise and/or run. Repeated presses of r will
display the various sizes. The sizes can be displayed
in either descending (from longest to shortest) or
ascending (from shortest to the longest) order,
depending upon your preference setting (see
Preference Settings on page 89). If a dimensional
value is entered before pressing Ç r, this value
will be taken as the rake-wall base size and auto-
matically added to the various rafter lengths.
ß5 Store On-Center (o.c.) Spacing — Used to store a
value other than the default of 16 inches on-center
(e.g., 1 8 i ß 5 stores an 18-inch on-center)
for rake-wall stud calculations. Press ® 5 to
review the stored value.

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Roof Materials/Covering Keys

The Construction Master Pro's Roof function provides a quick calcu-
lation of roof area, number of squares and bundles, and number of
4x8 sheets required for roof coverage.
Çd Roof — Given an entered pitch (or rise and run)
and plan area (or Length and Width), calculates
the following:
Press Result
1 Roof Area
2 Number of Roof Squares
3 Number of Roof Bundles
4 Roof Bundle Size*
5 Number of 4x8 Sheets
6 Stored Pitch
7 Entered or Calculated Plan Area
*Note: Roof bundle size is 33.33 square feet.
Stair Key
The Construction Master Pro easily calculates stair layout solutions.
With entered values for floor-to-floor rise and/or run, it will calculate
riser, tread, stringer, and incline angle values simply by pressing the
s key.
s A multi-function key that uses a stored riser height,
stored tread width, stored headroom height and floor
thickness, and entered rise and run values to calcu-
late and display the following:
Press Result
1 Actual Riser Height (R-HT)
2 Number of Risers (RSRS)
3 Riser Overage/Underage (R+/-)
4 Tread Width (T-WD)
5 Number of Treads (TRDS)
6 Tread Overage/Underage (T+/-)
7 Stairwell Opening (OPEN)
8 Stringer Length (STRG)
9 Incline Angle* (INCL)
10 Run of Treads (RUN)
11 Floor-to-Floor Rise (RISE)
(Cont’d)
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(Cont’d)
Press Result
12 Stored (Desired) Riser Height (R-HT STORED)
13 Stored (Desired) Tread Width (T-WD STORED)
14 Stored Headroom (HDRM STORED)
15 Stored Floor Thickness (FLOR STORED)
Note: Default values are 7-1/2 inches for Desired Riser Height
and 10 inches for Desired Tread Width, 10 inches for Floor
Thickness, and 6 feet 8 inches for Headroom Height.
Note: It is not possible for the calculator to include the nose/over-
hang measurement. Thus, you need to adjust for this measure-
ment per local codes.
*Note: If the inclination angle exceeds the stored riser height and
tread width ratio by 10%, the yield symbol will appear, indicating
a steep incline.
ß7 Store Desired Riser Height — Stores a value other

than the default desired stair riser height of 7-1/2
inches (e.g., 8 i ß 7 stores an 8-inch desired
stair riser height). To recall the stored setting, press
® 7.
ß8 Store Floor Thickness/Height — Stores a value
other than the default desired floor thickness of 10
inches (e.g., 8 i ß 8 stores an 8-inch desired
floor thickness). To recall the stored setting, press
® 8. This is used, along with stored headroom
height, for calculating the length of the stairwell
opening.
ß9 Store Desired Tread Width — Stores a value other
than the default desired stair tread width of 10 inches
(e.g., 1 2 i ß 9 stores a 12-inch desired
stair tread width). To recall the stored setting, press
® 9.
Ç ß ß Store Headroom Height — Stores the desired
ßß headroom height for calculation of the stairwell
opening. Default is 6 feet 8 inches. Use the + key
to increase and the – key to decrease the stored
headroom height. See Preference Settings instruc-
tions on page 89.

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Çs Riser Limited — Used for situations when the riser

height is limited by local code. When you press Ç
s, the calculator will recalculate stair values so
that the actual riser height will not exceed your
stored desired riser height (e.g., it will never exceed
the stored desired riser height of 7-1/2 inches, if
7-1/2 inches is the value stored using ß 7). To
compensate for this limitation, the calculator will add
one to the number of risers.
Studs
The Construction Master Pro also calculates the number of studs
required for a wall using an entered length and stored on-center
spacing value.
Ç5 Studs — Calculates the number of studs for an
entered or displayed linear value. Based on the
stored on-center spacing (16 inches is the default).
Trigonometric Keys (TRIG #4080 AND DESKTOP #44080 MODELS ONLY)
Tangent Ø = Opposite
Adjacent
Sine Ø = Opposite
Hypotenuse
Cosine Ø = Adjacent
Hypotenuse
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The Trig model (#4080) and Desktop (#44080) calculators have

standard trigonometric keys, in addition to right triangle/rafter keys
(e.g., rise, run, diagonal), for advanced right triangle mathematics.
The sine, cosine and tangent of an angle are defined in relation to
the sides of a right triangle.
Using the Ç key with the trigonometric function displays the
inverse (arcsine, arccosine, and arctangent). These are used to find
the angle for the sine, cosine, or tangent value entered.
S Sine Function — Calculates the sine of an entered
degree or non-dimensioned* value.
ÇS Arcsine (sin -1) — Calculates the angle for the
entered or calculated sine value.
ç Cosine Function — Calculates the cosine of a
Çç Arccosine (cos -1) — Calculates the angle for the
entered or calculated cosine value.
t Tangent Function — Calculates the tangent of a
Çt Arctangent (tan -1) — Calculates the angle for the
entered or calculated tangent value.
*Note: Cannot use on dimensioned values.

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ENTERING DIMENSIONS
Entering Linear Dimensions
When entering feet-inch-fraction values, enter dimensions from
largest to smallest — e.g., feet before inches, and inches before
fractions. Enter fractions by entering the numerator (top), pressing
/ (fraction bar key), and then the denominator (bottom).
Note: If a denominator is not entered, the fractional setting value is used.
Examples of Entering Linear Dimensions:

DIMENSION KEYSTROKES
Clear calculator o
5 Feet 1-1/2 Inch 5f1i1/2
Clear calculator o
5 Yards 5y
Clear calculator o
17.5 Meters 17•5m
Entering Square/Cubic Dimensions

The Construction Master Pro lets you easily enter square and cubic
values. Simply press a dimensional unit key two times to label a
number as a square value, or three times to label a cubic value.
Note: If you pass the desired dimensional format, keep on pressing the dimensional
unit key until the desired result is displayed again.
Enter square and cubic dimensions in the following order:

(1) Enter numerical value (e.g., 1 0 0).
(2) Press desired unit key (e.g., f) to label value as “linear.”
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
100f 100 FEET
(3) Second press of unit key (e.g., f f) labels value as “square.”
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
100ff 100 SQ FEET
(4) Third press of unit key (e.g., f f f) labels value as “cubic.”
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
100fff 100 CU FEET
Note: Feet-Inches format cannot be used to enter square or cubic values.
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Examples of Entering Square and Cubic Dimensions:

YARDS
y y — Square Yards
(e.g., 5 y y will display 5. SQ YD).
y y y — Cubic Yards
(e.g., 5 y y y will display 5. CU YD).
FEET
f f — Square Feet
(e.g., 5 f f will display 5. SQ FEET).
f f f — Cubic Feet
(e.g., 5 f f f will display 5. CU FEET).
INCHES
i i — Square Inches
(e.g., 5 i i will display 5. SQ INCH).
i i i — Cubic Inches
(e.g., 5 i i i will display 5. CU INCH).
METERS
m m — Square Meters
(e.g., 5 m m will display 5. SQ M).
m m m — Cubic Meters
(e.g., 5 m m m will display 5. CU M).
CENTIMETERS
Ç 7 7 — Square Centimeters
(e.g., 5 Ç 7 7 will display 5. SQ CM).
Ç 7 7 7 — Cubic Centimeters
(e.g., 5 Ç 7 7 7 will display 5. CU CM).
MILLIMETERS
Ç 9 9 — Square Millimeters
(e.g., 5 Ç 9 9 will display 5. SQ MM).
Ç 9 9 9— Cubic Millimeters
(e.g., 5 Ç 9 9 9 will display 5. CU MM).

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SETTING FRACTIONAL RESOLUTION

The Construction Master Pro is set to display fractional answers in
16ths of an inch. All examples in this User’s Guide are based on
1/16”. However, you may select the fractional resolution to be dis-
played in other formats (e.g., 1/64”, 1/32”, etc.). The two methods of
changing fractional resolution are shown below.
Setting Fractional Resolution

— Using the Preference Setting Mode
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Access Preference Settings:

Çß FRAC 0-1/16 INCH*
2. Access Next Fraction Subsetting:

+ FRAC 0-1/32 INCH
+ FRAC 0-1/64 INCH
+ FRAC 0-1/2 INCH
+ FRAC 0-1/4 INCH
+ FRAC 0-1/8 INCH
+ (returns to 16ths) FRAC 0-1/16 INCH
3. To Permanently Set the Fractional Resolution You Have Selected

Above, press o (or any key) to set the displayed Fractional
Resolution and Exit Preference Settings.
o 0.
4. To Recall Your Selected Fractional Resolution:
®/ STD 0-1/16 INCH
* 1/16” is the default setting. The display may differ from the example depending on
what the resolution is currently set to.
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Setting Fractional Resolution — Using Ç

KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Clear calculator:
oo 0.00
2. Set calculator to 1/2:
Ç2 FRAC 0-1/2 INCH

Ç3 FRAC 0-1/32 INCH

Ç4 FRAC 0-1/4 INCH

Ç6 FRAC 0-1/ 64 INCH

Ç8 FRAC 0-1/8 INCH
7. Return calculator to 1/16:

Ç1 FRAC 0-1/16 INCH
Note: Display will flash the new fractional setting for one second.
Converting a Fractional Value to a Different Resolution

Add 44/64th to 1/64th of an inch and then convert the answer to
other fractional resolutions:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
44/64 0-44/64 INCH
+1/64= 0-45/64
Ç 1 (1/16) 0-11/16
Ç 2 (1/2) 0-1/2
Ç 3 (1/32) 0-23/32
Ç 4 (1/4) 0-3/4
Ç 6 (1/64) 0-45/64
Ç 8 (1/8) 0-3/4
o o* 0.
*Changing the Fractional Resolution on a displayed value does not alter your
Fractional Resolution Setting.

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Setting Fixed/Constant Fractional Resolution

You can also program your calculator so that the displayed fraction
will always show in the fractional resolution you have set (following
the above instructions). That is, instead of solving for the closest
fraction, it will always display the chosen fractional resolution. For
example, if you have chosen 1/64ths via Ç 6, 1/2 will be displayed
as 32/64.
If you do not use this feature, Standard Fractional Resolution will be
displayed. In other words, in the above example, 1/2 will be displayed
as 1/2.
To change your calculator to Fixed (or Constant) Fractional Resolution:
1) Turn off your calculator; 2) hold down the fraction bar /, then; 3)
Turn your calculator back on.
To display your setting, press ® / and it will read “CNST” and
whatever fractional resolution you’ve selected (e.g., CNST 0-1/64 INCH).
To return your calculator to the default 1/16” Standard Fractional
Resolution, repeat the above steps, then press Ç 1. Press ®
/ to display your setting. In this case, it will read “STD 0 1/16 INCH.”
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CONVERSIONS (LINEAR, AREA, VOLUME)

Linear Conversions
Convert 14 feet to other dimensions:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
14f 14 FEET
Çy 4.666667 YD
f 14 FEET 0 INCH
i 168 INCH
m 4.267 M
Ç 7 (cm) 426.720 CM
Ç 9 (mm) 4267.200 MM
Note: When performing multiple conversions, you only have to press the Ç key
once except when accessing secondary functions, such as Ç 7 for centimeters.
Converting Feet-Inch-Fractions to Decimal Feet

Convert 15 feet 9-1/2 inches to decimal feet. Then convert back to
feet-inch-fractions.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
15f9i1/2 15 9-1/2 INCH
FEET
Çf 15.79167 FEET
f* 15 FEET 9-1/2 INCH
Converting Decimal Feet to Feet-Inch-Fractions

Convert 17.32 feet to feet-inch-fractions.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
17•32f 17.32 FEET
Çf 17 FEET 3-13/16 INCH
f* 17.32 FEET
*Repeated presses of f or i will toggle between Feet-Inch-Fractions and
Decimal Feet or Inches.

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Converting Fractional Inches to Decimal Inches

Convert 8-1/8 inches to decimal inches. Then convert to decimal feet.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
8i1/8 8-1/8 INCH
Çi 8.125 INCH
f 0.677083 FEET
i* 8.125 INCH
Converting Decimal Inches to Fractional Inches

Convert 9.0625 inches to fractional inches. Then convert to decimal
feet.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
9•0625i 9.0625 INCH
Çi 9-1/16 INCH
f f* 0.755208 FEET
*Repeated presses of f or i will toggle between Feet-Inch-Fractions and
Decimal Feet or Inches.
Square Conversions
Convert 14 square feet to other square dimensions:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
14ff 14. SQ FEET
Çi 2016. SQ INCH
y 1.555556 SQ YD
m 1.300643 SQ M
Ç 7 (cm) 13006.43 SQ CM
Cubic Conversions
Convert 14 cubic feet to other cubic dimensions:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
14fff 14. CU FEET
Çi 24192. CU INCH
y 0.518519 CU YD
m 0.396436 CU M
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PERFORMING BASIC MATH WITH DIMENSIONS

Adding Dimensions
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
Add 11 inches to 2 feet 1 inch:

11i+2f1i= 3 FEET 0 INCH
Add 5 feet 7-1/2 inches to 18 feet 8 inches:

5f7i1/2+18f8i=
24 FEET 3-1/2 INCH
Subtracting Dimensions
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
Subtract 3 feet from 11 feet 7-1/2 inches:

11f7i1/2–3f= 8 FEET 7-1/2 INCH
Subtract 32 inches from 81 inches:

81i–32i= 49 INCH
Multiplying Dimensions
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
Multiply 5 feet 3 inches by 11 feet 6-1/2 inches:

5f3ix11f6i1/2=
60.59375 SQ FEET
Multiply 2 feet 7 inches by 10:

2f7ix10= 25 FEET 10 INCH
Dividing Dimensions
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
Divide 30 feet 4 inches by 7 inches:

30f4i÷7i= 52.
Divide 20 feet 3 inches by 9:

20f3i÷9= 2 FEET 3 INCH

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Percentage Calculations
The percent % key is used to find a given percent of a number or to
perform add-on, discount or division percentage calculations. You
may also perform percentage calculations with dimensional units
(feet, inch, etc.), in any format (linear, square or cubic).
Examples:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
Find 18% of 500 feet:

500fx18% 90 FEET 0 INCH
Add 10% to 137 square feet:

137ff+10% 150.7 SQ FEET
Subtract 20% from 552 feet 6 inches:

552f6i–20% 442 FEET 0 INCH
Divide 350 cubic yards by 80%:

350yyy÷80% 437.5 CU YD
MEMORY OPERATION
Your calculator has two types of Memory operations:
1) a standard, cumulative, semi-permanent memory µ; and
2) three storage registers [M1], [M2], and [M3], used to perma-
nently store single, non-cumulative values.
Memory commands are listed below.
FUNCTION KEYSTROKES
µ:
Add value to M+ µ
Subtract value from M+ Ç µ
Clear M+ Ç ®
Display and Clear M+ ® ®
Recall stored value ® µ
M1/M2/M3:
Store single value in M1 ß 1
Clear register M1 0ß 1
(Cont’d)
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(Cont’d)
FUNCTION KEYSTROKES
Clear register M2 0ß2

Clear register M3 0ß3
Recall stored value in M1 ®1
Basic Cumulative Memory (M+)

Example:
Store 100 into M+, add 200, and then subtract 50. Clear the
Memory:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
100µ M+ 100.
200µ M+ 200.
50Çµ M- 50.
®® M+ 250.
Note: To Clear Memory (M+):
- press ® ®;
- Ç ®; or
- turn off the calculator.
Permanent Storage Registers (M1 and M2)

Examples:
Store a rate of $175 into M1 and recall the value:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
175ß1 M-1 175.

Oo 0.
®1 M-1 STORED 175.
Store 1,575 square yards into M2 and recall the value:

KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1575yyß2 M-2 1575. SQ YD

Oo 0.
®2 M-2 STORED 1575. SQ YD
Note: To Clear M1-M3: Values stored in M1-M3 will remain permanently stored, even
after you turn the calculator off. You will never need to clear the storage registers;
simply enter a new value. However, if you wish to clear M1-M3 to “zero”:
- Enter 0 ß 1, 0 ß 2, or 0 ß 3 OR Ç x to clear all registers

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PAPERLESS TAPE OPERATION

Note: Not available on DT (Desktop) Printer — Model #44065.
The Paperless Tape allows you to display and review the last twenty
entries of a regular math or basic dimensional math string calculation.
To access this mode after entering values, press ® =. Then,
press + or – to scroll forward or backward through the entries.
While in the Paperless Tape mode, the display will show the previously
entered or calculated value, along with the sequential number of
entry (e.g., 01, 02, 03, etc.) and the math operator (+, –, x, ÷, %) in
the upper left corner of the display.
Note: If = has been used in the middle of a string, SUB (for Subtotal) will display in
the upper left. If = was the last operation performed, the display will show TTL (Total)
as the last entry.
To exit this mode, press = to exit and maintain the last entry on the
display. When exiting, the last entry (or TTL) will be displayed, allow-
ing you to continue using the last tape value for another operation, if
desired.
Note: The Paperless Tape is cleared when:
- o is pressed twice;
- upon a new calculation (new equation string is started); or
- when the calculator is shut off.
Example:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter a string of numbers:

4f+ 4 FEET 0 INCH
5f+ 9 FEET 0 INCH
6f+ 15 FEET 0 INCH
7f= 22 FEET 0 INCH
2. Access the tape function:

®= TTL= 22 FEET 0 INCH
3. Scroll from first value to total:

+ 01 4 FEET 0 INCH
+ 02+ 5 FEET 0 INCH
+ 03+ 6 FEET 0 INCH
+ 04+ 7 FEET 0 INCH
+ TTL = 22 FEET 0 INCH
(Cont’d)
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(Cont’d)
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
4. Scroll last two values:

– 04+ 7 FEET 0 INCH
– 03+ 6 FEET 0 INCH
5. Exit tape function and continue:

= TTL= 22 FEET 0 INCH
+ 22 FEET 0 INCH
2f= 24 FEET 0 INCH

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EXAMPLES — USING THE CONSTRUCTION

MASTER PRO
The Construction Master Pro calculators have keys and functions
labeled in common building terms. Just follow the examples and
adapt the keystrokes to your specific application.
Please note that some of the following examples will not apply to
your specific calculator model. For example, the Trig Model (#4080)
has trigonometry functions, but does not have l, W or h
keys, or Block, Footing or Drywall functions.
It is good practice to clear your calculator (press o twice) before
beginning each problem. And remember to use the Backspace B
key to correct entries one entry at a time.
LINEAR MEASUREMENT EXAMPLES

Adding Linear Measurements
Find the total length of the following measurements: 5 feet 4-1/2
inches, 8 inches and 3.5 yards.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Add the measurements:

oo 0.
5f4i1/2+ 5 FEET 4-1/2 INCH
8i+ 6 FEET 0-1/2 INCH
3•5y 3.5 YD
2. Find the total:
= 16 FEET 6-1/2 INCH
Cutting Boards
How many 2 foot 2 inch pieces can be cut from one 10-foot board?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
Divide board length by smaller cuts:

oo 0.
10f 10 FEET
÷2f2i= 4.615385
(4 whole pieces)
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Window Measurement
What is the total width of three window openings, if each measures
2 feet 5 inches in width?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter window width:

oo 0.
2f5i 2 FEET 5 INCH
2. Find total width:

x3= 7 FEET 3 INCH
3. Convert to decimal feet:

f 7.25 FEET
Calculating the Center Point

You have a room that measures 13 feet 8 inches by 14 feet 10 inch-
es. Find the center point to install a ceiling fan.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Divide length in half, to figure first center point:

oo 0.
13f8i 13 FEET 8 INCH
÷2= 6 FEET 10 INCH
2. Divide width in half, to figure second center point:

÷2= 7 FEET 5 INCH
Therefore, you should install the fan at the intersection of 6 feet 10

inches length and 7 feet 5 inches width.

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AREA CALCULATIONS
Square Area (x2)
What is the area of a square room with sides measuring 7 feet 4
inches?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
7 f 4 i Ç % (x 2) 53.77778 SQ FEET
Area of a Rectangular Room (LxW)

What is the area of a room measuring 12 feet 6 inches by 15 feet 8
inches?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
x15f8i= 195.8333 SQ FEET
*Note: You can also find area using the l and W keys as seen in the next prob-
lem. However, these keys are not available on the Trig Model (#4080).
Using Multi-Function W Key to Find Area, Square-up and

Perimeter (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)
Find the area, square-up and perimeter of a space measuring 20
feet 6 inches by 25 feet 6 inches:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
20f6il LNTH 20 FEET 6 INCH
25f6iW WDTH 25 FEET 6 INCH
W AREA 522.75 SQ FEET
W SQUP 32 FEET 8-5/8 INCH
W PER 92 FEET 0 INCH
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VOLUME CALCULATIONS
Rectangular Containers (LxWxH)
What is the volume of a rectangular container that measures 3 feet
by 1 foot 9-5/8 inches by 2 feet 4 inches?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Find volume in cubic feet:

oo 0.
3f 3 FEET
x1f9i5/8 1 FEET 9-5/8 INCH
x2f4i= 12.61458 CU FEET*
2. Convert to cubic yards:
Çy 0.467207 CU YD
*Note: If the “Volume Display Format” Preference Setting is set to cubic yards or
cubic meters, your result will display accordingly. (See Preference Settings on page
89.)
Using the Multi-Function h Key to Find Volume, Area, Square-

up, Perimeter, Wall Area and Room Area (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG
MODEL #4080)
Find the volume, area, square-up, perimeter, wall area and total sur-
face/room area* if you have a length of 15 feet, width of 20 feet and
height of 12 feet.
*Room Area includes 4 walls plus ceiling area.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
15fl LNTH 15 FEET 0 INCH
20fW WDTH 20 FEET 0 INCH
12fh HGHT 12 FEET 0 INCH
h VOL 3600. CU FEET
h AREA 300. SQ FEET
h SQUP 25 FEET 0 INCH
h PER 70 FEET 0 INCH
h WALL 840. SQ FEET
h ROOM 1140. SQ FEET

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Volume of a Cylinder
Calculate the volume of a cylinder with a diameter of 2 feet 4 inches
and a height of 4 feet 6 inches:
*Note: For a cylinder, use the Column function.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Find circle area:

oo 0.
2f4i 2 FEET 4 INCH
CC AREA 4.276057 SQ FEET
2. Enter height (as rise) and find volume:
4f6ir RISE 4 FEET 6 INCH
ÇC COL 19.24226 CU FEET
Volume of a Cone
Calculate the volume of a cone with a diameter of 3 feet 6 inches
and a height of 5 feet:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Find circle area:

oo 0.
3f6iC DIA 3 FEET 6 INCH
C AREA 9.621128 SQ FEET
2. Enter height (as rise) and find volume:*
5fr RISE 5 FEET 0 INCH
Ç C C C* CONE 16.03521 CU FEET
*Note: To access Cone volume, you must press the C key three times after Ç.
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WEIGHT/VOLUME CONVERSIONS
Weight Conversions
Convert 2,500 pounds to kilograms, tons and metric tons:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter pounds:
oo 0.
2 5 0 0 Ç 4 (lbs) 2500 LB
2. Convert to kilograms, tons and metric tons:

Ç 1 (kg) 1133.981 kG
Ç 6 (tons) 1.25 Ton
Ç 3 (met tons) 1.133981 MET Ton
Weight per Volume/Volume Conversions

Convert 5 cubic yards of concrete to pounds, tons and kilograms, if
concrete weighs 1.5 tons per cubic yard.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Store weight per volume:

oo 0.
1 • 5 ß 0* (wt/vol) 1.5 Ton Per CU YD
2. Enter concrete volume:

5yyy 5. CU YD
3. Convert to pounds, tons and kilograms:
Ç 4 (lbs) 15000. LB
Ç 6 (tons) 7.5 Ton
Ç 1 (kg) 6803.886 kG
*If calculator does not display Tons per Cubic Yard, keep pressing the 0 key until the
desired format is displayed (e.g., Ton Per CU YD, LB Per CU YD, LB Per CU FEET,
MET Ton Per CU M, or kG Per CU M).

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BLOCKS/BRICKS (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)

Number of Blocks, Based on Calculated Area
You are building an “L” shaped retaining wall out of standard 8-inch
x 16-inch size blocks (Note: this is the default block size of 128 sq.
inches). One side of the retaining wall is 22 feet long, and the other
side is 15 feet 8 inches long. The wall is to be 4 feet high. How many
blocks are required to build this wall? Add a 5% waste allowance.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Find total wall length:

oo 0.
® Ç 4* B--AR STORED 128. SQ INCH
22f+15f8i= 37 FEET 8 INCH
l 37 FEET 8 INCH
2. Enter wall height as width and find wall area:

4fW 4 FEET 0 INCH
W 150.6667 SQ FEET
3. Find the number of blocks and add 5% waste allowance:
Çl BLKS 169.5
+5% 177.975
(178 Blocks)
*If ® Ç l (Blocks) does not result in 128 square inches, then
enter the following:
128iiß4 B--AR STORED 128. SQ INCH
-OR-
8ix16i= 128. SQ INCH
ß4 B--AR STORED 128. SQ INCH
Number of Blocks, Based on Entered Area

Find the number of blocks required for an area measuring 300
square feet. Add a 3% waste allowance.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
300ffÇl BLKS 337.5
+3% 347.625
(348 Blocks)
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Number of Blocks, Based on Calculated Perimeter

Calculate the wall’s perimeter if the length is 30 feet and width 45
feet. Then, find the number of blocks required. Add a 3% waste
allowance.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Find wall area:

oo 0.
2. Find the perimeter:

WWW PER 150 FEET 0 INCH
3. Find the number of blocks for the displayed perimeter, and add
3% waste allowance:
Çl BLKS 112.50
+3% 115.875
(116 Blocks)
Number of Blocks, Based on Length

Calculate the number of blocks required for a length of 20 feet.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter length then convert to number of blocks:

oo 0.
20fÇl BLKS 15.
2. Display the stored on-center*:
l BLK STORED 16 INCH
*The calculator will calculate the number of blocks based on the entered length and
stored on-center.

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Number of “Face” Bricks

How many “face” bricks (21 square inch size) will you need to purchase
to fill a 40 foot by 8 foot wall, if you include a 3% waste allowance?
Use the Block function for calculating bricks.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter and store brick size into Block Area storage key:
oo 0.
2. Find area of wall:
8fWW AREA 320. SQ FEET
3. Find the number of bricks and add a 3% waste allowance:
Çl BLKS 2194.286
+3% 2260.114
(2261 Bricks)
4. Reset Block Area to default value:
Number of “Paver” Bricks

How many “paver” bricks (32 square inch size) will you need to fill a
5-foot by 15-foot walkway?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter brick size into Block Area storage key:

oo 0.
2. Find area of walkway:
15fWW AREA 75. SQ FEET
3. Find the number of bricks:
Çl BLKS 337.5
(338 Bricks)
4. Reset Block Area to default value:
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BOARD FEET — LUMBER ESTIMATION

The Construction Master Pro easily calculates board feet for lumber
estimation problems. Simply enter the board’s cubic dimensions and
press Ç 8 to convert to board feet. Use Ç 0 (Cost) to figure
total lumber cost.
Note: Unit cost is entered in the standard per thousand board foot measure (Mbm)
format.
Total Board Feet — With Dollar Cost

Find the total board feet for the following board sizes:
If the boards cost $250 per Mbm., what is the total cost?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter board sizes, convert to board feet and store in memory:

oo 0.
2 x 4 x 14 Ç 8 µ BDFT 9.333333 M
2x10x16Ç8µ BDFT 26.66667 M
2x12x18Ç8µ BDFT 36. M
2. Recall total board feet and calculate total cost:
®® BDFT 72.
x 2 5 0 Ç 0 (Cost) $18.00
Number of Board Feet Based on Entered Volume

Find the number of board feet required for a volume of 150 cubic feet.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
Enter cubic feet and convert to board feet:

oo 0.
150fff 150. CU FEET
Ç8 BDFT 1800.

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CIRCLE AND ARC CALCULATIONS

Circumference and Area of a Circle
Find the area and circumference of a circle with a diameter of 11
inches:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
11iC DIA 11 INCH
C AREA 95.03318 SQ INCH
C CIRC 34-9/16 INCH
Arc Length — Degree and Diameter Known

Find the arc length of an 85° portion of a circle with a 5-foot diameter:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
5fC DIA 5 FEET 0 INCH
85a ARC 85.00°
a ARC 3 FEET 8-1/2 INCH
Arc Length — Degree and Radius Known

Find the arc length of a circle with a 24-inch radius and 77° of arc:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
24iÇa RAD 24 INCH
77a ARC 77.00°
a ARC 32-1/4 INCH
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Arc Calculations — Arc Length and Diameter Known

Find the arc degree, chord length, segment rise, segment and pie
slice area, and segment rise, given a 5-foot diameter and an arc
length of 3 feet 3 inches:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter circle diameter (Note: enter diameter into the C key):

oo 0.
5fC DIA 5 FEET 0 INCH
2. Enter arc length:
3f3ia ARC 3 FEET 3 INCH
3. Find degree of arc:

a ARC 74.48°
4. Find chord length:
a CORD 3 FEET 0-5/16 INCH
5. Find segment area:

a SEG 1.051381 SQ FEET
6. Find pie slice area:

a PIE 4.0625 SQ FEET
7. Find segment rise:

a RISE 0 FEET 6-1/8 INCH

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Arched/Circular Rake-Walls — Chord Length and

Segment Rise Known
You’re building a circular or arched rake wall. Given a chord length
of 15 feet and a rise of 5 feet, find all arc values and lengths of the
arched walls. The on-center spacing is 16 inches.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter chord length and segment rise:

oo 0.
15fR RUN 15 FEET 0 INCH
2. Calculate radius:
Ça RAD 8 FEET 1-1/2 INCH
3. Find arc angle:

a ARC 134.76º
4. Find arc length:
a ARC 19 FEET 1-5/16 INCH
5. Display entered chord length:

a CORD 15 FEET 0 INCH

a SEG 54.19722 SQ FEET
7. Find pie slice area:

a PIE 77.63472 SQ FEET
8. Display entered segment rise:

a RISE 5 FEET 0 INCH
9. Display stored on-center spacing for the wall:

a OC 16 INCH*
(Cont’d)
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(Cont’d)
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
10. Find arched wall stud lengths:

a AW1 4 FEET 10-11/16 INCH
Note: Successive presses of a will toggle to the beginning.
Arched Windows
Find the radius of an arched window with a chord length of 2 feet 7
inches and a rise of 10-1/2 inches. Then, find the arc angle, arc
length and segment area of the window.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter chord length:

oo 0.
2f7iR RUN 2 FEET 7 INCH
2. Enter rise:
10i1/2r RISE 10-1/2 INCH
3. Find radius:
Ça RAD 16-11/16 INCH
4. Find arc angle:

a ARC 136.46°
5. Find arc length:
a ARC 39-3/4 INCH

aa SEG 235.7767 SQ INCH

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COMPOUND MITER
Compound Miter Cuts
You’re installing crown moulding on the upper wall of your living
room. If the wall corner angle is 60° and the crown angle is 38°, find
the miter angle cut and blade tilt cuts.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter and store crown angle:

oo 0.
38ßÂ CRWN STORED 38.00°
2. Enter wall (corner) angle and calculate miter gauge from 0°:
60Â 0° 53.77°
3. Calculate miter gauge angle from 90°:
Â 90° 36.23°
4. Calculate blade tilt angle:
Â MITR 32.22°
5. Calculate butt blade tilt angle:
Â BUTT 45.92°
6. Display stored crown angle:
Â CRWN STORED 38.00°
7. Display entered wall angle:
Â WALL 60.00°
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CONCRETE/PAVING
Volume of Concrete for a Driveway
Find the cubic yards of concrete required to pour a driveway with the
following dimensions: 36 feet 3 inches long by 11 feet 6 inches wide
by 4 inches deep. If concrete costs $55 per cubic yard, what is the
total cost?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Multiply the length times the width to find the area:

oo 0.
x11f6i 11 FEET 6 INCH
= 416.875 SQ FEET
2. Multiply times the depth to find the volume:
x4i= 5.146605 CU YD*
3. Multiply times the per unit cost to find the total cost of concrete:
x 5 5 Ç 0 (Cost) $283.06
*Note: This answer will automatically display in cubic yards due to the multiplication
of mixed units, unless the preference setting for volume display has been changed
from the default Standard Setting. (See Preference Settings on page 89.)

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Concrete Columns
Find the cubic yards of concrete required to pour five columns, if
each has a diameter of 3 feet 4-1/2 inches and a height of 11 feet 6
inches. If the concrete weighs 1.75 tons per cubic yard, what is the
total weight in tons? In pounds? In kilograms?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter weight in tons per cubic yards:

1•75ß0 1.75 Ton Per CU YD
2. Enter diameter and find circle area:

o 0.
3f4i1/2 3 FEET 4-1/2 INCH
CC AREA 8.946176 SQ FEET
3. Enter height and find total volume of concrete:
Ç C (Column/Cone) COL 102.881 CU FEET
Çy 3.810408 CU YD
x5= 19.05204 CU YD
4. Convert volume to weight in tons, pounds, and kilograms:
Ç 6 (tons) 33.34107 Ton
Ç 4 (lbs) 66682.14 LB
Ç 1 (kg) 30246.51 kG
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Complex Concrete Volume

You’re going to pour an odd-shaped patio 4-1/2 inches deep with the
dimensions shown below. Calculate the total area (by dividing the
drawing into three rectangles) and determine the total yards of con-
crete required. Then, find the total cost, if concrete costs $45 per
cubic yard.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Find area of Part A and store into Memory:

oo 0.
24f6i– 24 FEET 6 INCH
7f= 17 FEET 6 INCH
x27f= 472.5 SQ FEET
µ M+ 472.5 SQ FEET M
2. Find area of Part B and store into Memory:
7f 7 FEET M
x9f= 63. SQ FEET M
µ M+ 63. SQ FEET M
3. Find area of Part C and store into Memory:

9f 9 FEET M
x9f= 81. SQ FEET M
µ M+ 81. SQ FEET M
(Cont’d)
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®
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KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
4. Find total area and clear memory:

®® M+ 616.5 SQ FEET
5. Find total cubic yards:

x4i1/2= 8.5625 CU YD
6. Find total cost:

x 4 5 Ç 0 (Cost) $385.31
Polygon, Finding Angles Based on Entered Radius and

Number of Sides
You’re going to pour a polygon-shaped patio. Find the polygon val-
ues if the radius is 15 feet and the number of sides is 6.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter radius and number of sides* to calculate the full angle:

oo 0.
15fÇa RAD 15 FEET 0 INCH
6ÇR FULL 120.00*
2. Then calculate the bi-sect angle, side length, perimeter, and
polygon area:
R HALF 60.00*
R SIDE 15 FEET 0 INCH
R PER 90 FEET 0 INCH
R AREA 584.5671 SQ FEET
*Note: You must enter more than 3 sides for a multi-sided polygon figure or the calcu-
lator will display “None.”
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Concrete Footings (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)

Find the volume of concrete required for a 16 inch by 8 inch footing
that measures 232 feet 6 inches in length. Then find the volume of
five columns of the same size.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Calculate and store footing area:

oo 0.
16ix8i=ß6 STORED F-AR 128. SQ INCH
2. Enter length and find footing volume:

232f6iÇW FTG 7.654321 CU YD
To find the volume of multiple footings of the same size, multiply

times the total number of footings:
3. Multiply by 5 footings to find total concrete volume:
x5= 38.27161 CU YD
4. Clear and return stored footing size to default:
Çx ALL CLEARED

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Squaring-up a Foundation
A concrete foundation measures 45 feet 6 inches by 23 feet 8 inch-
es. Find the diagonal measurement (square-up) to ensure the form
is perfectly square.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter sides as rise/run:

oo 0.
2. Find the square-up (diagonal):

d DIAG 51 FEET 3-7/16 INCH
Alternative Method using l and W keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON

TRIG MODEL #4080):
1. Enter sides as length and width:

oo 0.
23f8il LNTH 23 FEET 8 INCH
45f6iW WDTH 45 FEET 6 INCH
2. Find the square-up (diagonal):

WW SQUP 51 FEET 3-7/16 INCH
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DRYWALL (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)

Number of Drywall Sheets for a Given Area
Find the number of 4x8, 4x9 and 4x12 sheets to cover an area of
150 square feet.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter area:
oo 0.
150ff 150. SQ FEET
2. Find the number of 4x8 sheets, 4x9 sheets and 4x12 sheets
required:
Çh 4X8 4.6875
(5 - 4x8 Sheets)
h 4X9 4.166667
(5 - 4x9 Sheets)
h 4X12 3.125
(4 - 4x12 Sheets)
h 150 SQ FEET
Number of Drywall Sheets for a Given Length

Find the number of 4x8, 4x9 and 4x12 sheets to cover a length of 40
feet.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter length:
oo 0.
40f 40 FEET
2. Find the number of 4x8 sheets, 4x9 sheets and 4x12 sheets
required:
Çh 4X8 10.*
h 4X9 10.
h 4X12 10.
*It is the same amount for all three of the sheet sizes because it is based on length
and not area.
Note: The order in which the different sheet size answers appear may differ from that
of the guide. The order is based on the last displayed sheet size when previously cal-
culated.

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GRADE/SLOPE
Back-Fill on a Slope — Percent of Grade Known
You’ve built 55 linear feet of a 3-foot high retaining wall that is 3 feet
from the base of a 65% grade. You need to pour back-fill within 12
inches of the top of the wall (for a 2 foot depth). How many cubic
yards of fill should you have delivered?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Find volume for “A”:

oo 0.
55f 55 FEET
x3f 3 FEET
x2f=µ M+ 330. CU FEET M
2. Find run/diagonal of “B”:

65%p %GRD 65. M
2fr RISE 2 FEET 0 INCH M
R RUN 3 FEET 0-15/16 INCH M
3. Find volume of triangle “B”:

55f 55 FEET M
x®R RUN 3 FEET 0-15/16 INCH M
x2f= 338.4615 CU FEET M
÷2=µ M+ 169.2308 CU FEET M
4. Find total volume:

®® M+ 499.2308 CU FEET
Çy 18.49003 CU YD
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RIGHT TRIANGLE AND ROOF FRAMING EXAMPLES

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Roof Framing Definitions

Rise: The vertical distance measured from the wall’s top plate to the
top of the ridge.
Span: The horizontal distance or full width between the outside
edges of the wall’s top plates.
Run: The horizontal distance between the outside edge of the wall’s
top plate and the center of the ridge; in most cases this is equivalent
to half of the span.
Pitch: Pitch and slope are synonymous in modern trade language.
Pitch/slope of a roof is generally expressed in two types of measure-
ment:
1) Ratio of unit rise to unit run* — 7/12 or 7 inch
2) Angle of rafters, in degrees — 30.26°
*Note: The unit rise is the number of inches of rise per foot (12 inches) of unit run.
The unit run is expressed as one foot (12 inches).
Plate: The top horizontal wall member that the ceiling joist and
rafters sit on and fasten to.
Ridge: The uppermost point of two roof planes. This rafter is the
uppermost rafter that all Hip, Valley, Valley Jack and Common rafters
are fastened to.
Rafters: Rafters are inclined roof support members. Rafters include
the following types:
• Common Rafter: The Common connects the plate to the ridge
and is perpendicular to the ridge.
• Hip Rafter: The Hip rafter extends from the corner of two wall
plates to the ridge or King rafter at angle other than 90°. The Hip
rafter is an external angle of two planes.
• Valley Rafter: The Valley rafter extends from the corner of two
wall plates to the ridge or King rafter at angle other than 90°.
The Valley rafter is an internal angle of two planes.
• Jack Rafters: Rafters that connect the Hip or Valley rafter to the
wall plate.
• Irregular Hip/Valley Jacks: Jack rafters found in dual pitch or
“irregular” roofs.
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Regular Roof: A standard roof where the Hips and/or Valleys run at
45° and have the same pitch/slope on both sides of the Hip and/or
Valley.
Irregular Roof: A non-standard roof where the Hips and/or Valleys
bisect two different pitches/slopes, or have “skewed wings” or irregu-
lar Jacks.
Rake Wall: A gable end wall that follows the pitch/slope of a roof.
Plumb: Vertical Cut. The angle of cut from the edge of the board
that allows the rafter to mate on the vertical side of the ridge rafter.
Level: Horizontal Cut. The angle of cut from the edge of the board
that allows the rafter to seat flat on the wall plate.
Cheek: Side Cut(s). The angle to cut from the SIDE of the Jack
rafter to match up against the Hip or Valley rafter, usually made by
tilting the blade from 90°. Jack rafters typically have one Cheek cut.
If there is only one pitch (no irregular pitch), the angle will be 45°. If
there are two pitches, each side will have a different Cheek cut for
the Jack rafter and the angles will total 90°.

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Degree of Pitch
If the degree of pitch is 30.45°, what is the percent grade, slope and
pitch in inches?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
30•45p PTCH 30.45°
p %GRD 58.78702
p SLP 0.58787
p PTCH 7-1/16 INCH
Note: To convert Pitch in Inches: Simply enter the pitch in inches first (e.g., 7 i p),
then continuously press the p key to calculate the pitch conversions, as above.
Percent Grade
If the percent grade is 47.25%, what is the slope, pitch in inches,
and degree of pitch?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
4 7 • 2 5 %* p %GRD 47.25
p SLP 0.4725
p PTCH 5-11/16 INCH
p PTCH 25.29°
*Note: For entering percent grade, you need to label the value with the percent key.
Pitch Ratio or Slope

If the pitch ratio is 0.65, what is the pitch in inches, degree of pitch,
and percent grade?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
• 6 5 Ç* p SLP 0.65
p PTCH 7-13/16
p PTCH 33.02°
p %GRD 65.
*Note: For entering pitch ratio, you must press the Ç key first.
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Common Rafter Length

If a roof has a 7/12 pitch and a span of 14 feet 4 inches, what is the
point-to-point length of the Common rafter (excluding the overhang
or ridge adjustment)? What are the Plumb and Level cuts?
Note: Run is half the Span.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Find diagonal or point-to-point length of the Common rafter:

oo 0.
7ip PTCH 7 INCH
14f4i÷2= 7 FEET 2 INCH
R RUN 7 FEET 2 INCH
2. Find Plumb and Level cuts:
d PLMB 30.26°
d LEVL 59.74°
Note: The Common rafter calculation is the "point-to-point" length and does not
include the overhang or ridge adjustment.
Common Rafter Length — Pitch Unknown

Find the common rafter length for a roof with a rise of 6 feet 11-1/2
inches and a run of 14 feet 6 inches. Solve for the pitch in degrees
and in inches.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
Find diagonal and pitch:

oo 0.
6f11i1/2r RISE 6 FEET 11-1/2 INCH
d DIAG 16 FEET 1 INCH
p PTCH 5-3/4 INCH
p PTCH 25.64°

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Angle and Diagonal (Hypotenuse)

Find the diagonal (hypotenuse) and degree of angle of a right triangle
that is 9 feet high and 12 feet long.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter rise and run:

oo 0.
2. Solve for diagonal/hypotenuse and pitch in inches and degree of

angle:
d DIAG 15 FEET 0 INCH
p PTCH 9 INCH
p PTCH 36.87°
Rise
Find the rise given a 7/12 pitch and a run of 11 feet 6 inches.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
7ip PTCH 7 INCH
r RISE 6 FEET 8-1/2 INCH
Rise and Diagonal

Find the rise and diagonal of a right triangle given a 30° pitch and a
run of 20 feet 4 inches.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
30p PTCH 30.00°
r RISE 11 FEET 8-7/8 INCH
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Sheathing Cut
You have framed an equal pitch roof and need to apply the roof
sheathing. Find the distance from the corner of the sheathing so that
you can finish the run at the Hip rafter and cut the material. The
pitch is 6 inches and you are using 4-foot by 8-foot plywood, with the
8-foot side along the plate.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter pitch:
oo 0.
6ip PTCH 6 INCH
2. Enter width of plywood:

4fd DIAG 4 FEET 0 INCH
3. Find length of sheathing:

R RUN 3 FEET 6-15/16 INCH
Regular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters

You’re working with a 7/12 pitch, and half your total span is 8 feet 5
inches:
(1) Find point-to-point length and cut angles for the common rafter;
(2) Find the length and cut angles of the adjoining Hip (or Valley) and;
(3) Find the regular jack rafter lengths and cut angles (jack rafters
at 16 inches on-center spacing).
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Find Common rafter length and Plumb and Level cuts:

oo 0.
7ip PTCH 7 INCH
d PLMB 30.26°
d LEVL 59.74°
2. Find Hip/Valley rafter length and cut angles:
H H/V 12 FEET 10-1/2 INCH
H PLMB 22.42°
H LEVL 67.58°
H CHK1 45.00°
(Cont’d)

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(Cont’d)
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
3. Find Jack rafter lengths and cut angles:

j JKOC 16 INCH*
j JK1 8 FEET 2-3/8 INCH
j JK7 0 FEET 0 INCH
j PLMB 30.26°
j LEVL 59.74°
j CHK1 45.00°
*Note: If display does not read JKOC 16 INCH (the default), then reset on-center
spacing by pressing 1 6 i ß 5.
Jack Rafters — Using Other Than 16 Inch On-Center Spacing

A roof has a 9/12 pitch and a run of 6 feet 9 inches. Find the jack
rafter lengths and cut angles at 18-inch (versus 16-inch) on-center
spacing. The on-center spacing is used for both regular and irregular
jack calculations.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter pitch, run and spacing:

oo 0.
9ip PTCH 9 INCH
18iß5 OC STORED 18 INCH
2. Find Jack rafter lengths and cut angles:

j JKOC 18 INCH
j JK5 0 FEET 0 INCH
j PLMB 36.87°
j LEVL 53.13°
j CHK1 45.00°
3. Reset on-center spacing to default 16-inch:
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Irregular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters — Descending, with

On-Center Spacing Maintained
You’re working with a 7/12 pitch and half your overall span is 4 feet.
The irregular pitch is 8/12, and 16 inch on-center spacing is main-
tained on both sides. Complete the following steps:
(1) Find the length of the common rafter;
(2) Reset calculator to 16 inch on-center spacing;
(3) Enter the irregular pitch; find the length of the adjoining
“irregular” Hip (or Valley) and the cut angles;
(4) Find the jack lengths on the “irregular” pitch side (16 inch
on-center spacing);
(5) Find the cut angles;
(6) Find the jack lengths on the “regular” pitch side (16 inch
on-center spacing);
(7) Find the cut angles.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Find Common rafter length:

oo 0.
7ip PTCH 7 INCH
2. Enter on-center spacing:

3. Find irregular Hip/Valley rafter length and cut angles:

8iÇH IPCH 8 INCH
H IH/V 5 FEET 9-11/16 INCH
H PLMB 23.70°
H LEVL 66.30°
H CHK1 41.19°
H CHK2 48.81°
(Cont’d)

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(Cont’d)
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
4. Find irregular jack lengths:

Çj IJOC 16 INCH
j* IJ1 2 FEET 9-5/8 INCH
j IJ2 1 FEET 4-13/16 INCH
j IJ3 0 FEET 0 INCH
*Note: It is not necessary to continue pressing Ç when displaying each Jack rafter
size.
5. Find irregular jack plumb, level and cheek cut angles:

j PLMB 33.69°
j LEVL 56.31°
j CHK1 41.19°
6. Find regular jack lengths:
j JKOC 16 INCH
j JK3 0 FEET 0 INCH
7. Find regular jack plumb, level and cheek cut angles:

j PLMB 30.26°
j LEVL 59.74°
j CHK1 48.81°
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Irregular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters — Ascending, with Jacks

Mating at Hip/Valley
You’re working with a 7/12 pitch and half your overall span is 4 feet.
The irregular pitch is 8/12, and the jacks need to mate at the Hip.
The maximum allowable on-center spacing is 16 inches. Find the
jack rafter sizes from smallest to largest (ascending order).
Complete the following steps:
(1) Set Preference display to “JK ASCEND” (jack sizes in ascend-
ing order);
(2) Set Preference display to “IRJK JAC-JAC” (jacks mate);
(3) Find the length of the common rafter;
(4) Find the length of the adjoining “irregular” Hip (or Valley) and
the cut angles;
(5) Find the o.c., jack lengths and cut angles on the “irregular”
pitched side;
(6) Find the o.c., jack lengths and cut angles on the “regular”
pitched side.
Note: After completing this example, you may need to reset the Preferences back to
“IRJK OC-OC” if you do not normally figure jacks in this manner. (See Preference
Settings on page 89.)
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Review Preferences until you find “Jack Descend”:

oo 0.
Çß FRAC 0-1/16 INCH
(If not at 1/16, press + until 1/16 is displayed)
ß AREA Std.
ß VOL Std.
ß HDRM 6 FEET 8 INCH
ß RAKE dESCEnd
ß JACK dESCEnd
Set Preference to “Ascend”:
+ (plus sign) JACK ASCEnd
2. Set Preference to “Jacks Mate”:
ß IRJK OC-OC
+ (plus sign) IRJK JAC-JAC
3. Find common rafter length:
7ip PTCH 7 INCH
(Cont’d)
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(Cont’d)
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
4. Enter irregular pitch and find irregular Hip/Valley rafter length and
cut angles:
8iÇH IPCH 8 INCH
H IH/V 5 FEET 9-11/16 INCH
H PLMB 23.70°
H LEVL 66.30°
H CHK1 41.19°
H CHK2 48.81°
5. Display the o.c. and find the irregular jack lengths and cut angles:
Çj IJOC 16 INCH*
j PLMB 33.69°
j LEVL 56.31°
j CHK1 41.19°
6. Find the o.c., regular jack lengths and cut angles:
j JKOC 14 INCH*
j PLMB 30.26°
j LEVL 59.74°
j CHK1 48.81°
7. Reset jack rafter Preference Settings:
oo 0.
Çßßßßßß JACK ASCEnd
Set Preference to “Descend”:
+ (plus sign) JACK dESCEnd
Set Preference to “Jacks On-Center”:
ß IRJK JAC-JAC
+ IRJK OC-OC
Exit Preference Settings:
o 0.
*Note: The stored on-center spacing is used as the maximum allowable spacing.
Therefore, it is assigned to the side with the largest entered pitch. In this example, the
“irregular” side pitch is larger than the “regular” side pitch; thus, the irregular side is
calculated using the maximum on-center value (16 inches). If the regular pitch side
had the larger pitch, it would require the larger (16 inches) on-center.
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Rake-Wall – No Base
Find each stud size in a rake-wall with a peak (rise) of 4 feet, and a
length (run) of 8 feet. Use 16 inches as your spacing.
Note: The wall has no base.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter rise and run and display o.c. spacing:

oo 0.
® 5* STORED OC 16 INCH
*If 16 inch is not displayed, enter 1 6 ß 5.
2. Find stud lengths:

Ç r (R/Wall) RWOC STORED 16 INCH
r RW 1 3 FEET 4 INCH
r BASE 0 FEET 0 INCH
3. Find Rake-Wall angle of incline:

r RW 26.57°
Note: By setting the Rake “Ascend” Preference (see Preference Settings on page
90), you may view rake-wall stud lengths from smallest to largest size.
Note: You can also solve if you only know the rise and pitch, run and pitch, or diagonal
and pitch. Simply enter the known values via p, r, R, or d keys, similar to
Step #1 above, then solve for rake-wall stud lengths, as seen in Step #2.

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Rake-Wall – With Base

Find each stud size in a rake-wall with a peak (rise) of 4 feet, a
length (run) of 8 feet, and a base of 5 feet. Use 16 inches as your
on-center spacing.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter rise, run, and o.c. spacing:

oo 0.
® 5* OC STORED 16 INCH
*If 16 inch is not displayed, enter 1 6 i ß 5.
2. Enter base and recall on-center spacing, then find stud lengths
and angle of incline:
5 f Ç r (R/Wall) RWOC STORED 16 INCH
r BASE 5 FEET 0 INCH
r RW 26.57°
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ROOFING MATERIALS
The Roof function solves for the amount of bundles and squares for
standard gable-end style roofs. Bundles are based on a coverage
area of 33.33 square feet, and squares are based on 100 square feet.
Roof Covering — Entering Pitch, Length and Width

Find the roof area and number of roofing squares, number of bundles
and 4x8 sheets required for a 10-inch pitch roof covering a floor area
of 14 feet by 11 feet. Also calculate the plan area.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter pitch and floor area*:

oo 0.
10ip PTCH 10 INCH
2. Find roof area:

Çd ROOF 200.4631 SQ FEET
3. Find number of roofing squares:

d SQRS 2.00
4. Find number of bundles:
d BNDL 6.01
5. Display bundle size/area:
d B-SZ 33.33 SQ FEET
6. Find number of 4x8 sheets:

d 4X8 6.26
7. Display stored pitch:
d PTCH STORED 10 INCH
8. Find floor/plan area:

d PLAN 154. SQ FEET
*Note: If you know the area (and do not need to calculate it), once you have entered
the pitch, enter the area and label it as square feet, then press Ç d. For example,
if the plan/floor area is 100 square feet, enter 1 0 0 f f Ç d.
For Trig Model (4080) Users:

*Note: As this model does not have l and W keys, you must calculate area the
standard way (e.g., L x W, or entering 154 square feet), then press Ç d.

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Roof Covering — Entering Rise, Run (No Pitch) and Area

Find the roof covering, pitch and plan area if the rise is 15 feet and
run 30 is feet. The length of the floor area is 10 feet and width 20 feet.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter rise, run, length and width*:

oo 0.
1 0 f l* LNTH 10 FEET 0 INCH
2 0 f W* WDTH 20 FEET 0 INCH
2. Find roof area, number of roofing squares, number of bundles,

stored bundle size, number of 4x8 sheets, pitch and plan area:
Çd ROOF 223.6068 SQ FEET
d SQRS 2.24
d BNDL 6.71
d B-SZ 33.33 SQ FEET
d 4X8 6.99
d PTCH 6 INCH
d PLAN 200. SQ FEET
For Trig Plus Users:

*Note: As this model does not have l and W keys, you must calculate area the
standard way (e.g., L x W, or entering 200 square feet), then press Ç d.
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STAIR LAYOUT EXAMPLES
Stair Layout Definitions

Rise: The “floor-to-floor” or “landing-to-landing” rise is the actual ver-
tical rise required for building a stairway after the finish flooring has
been installed.
Run: The run of a stairway is the amount of horizontal space
required. The total run of a stairway is equal to the width of each
tread multiplied by the number of treads.
Desired Riser Height: The desired riser height is the amount of
vertical rise you allow for each individual riser in the stairway. This
is sometimes dictated by local code.
Actual Riser Height: The actual height of each riser is measured
from the top of one tread to the top of the next tread.

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Number of Risers: The number of risers includes both the first and
the last riser of the stairway.
Riser Overage or Underage: The riser overage or underage is the
difference between the “floor-to-floor” rise and the total height of all
of the risers. Many times the riser height does not divide evenly into
the floor-to-floor rise and a small fraction of an inch is left over. A
positive remainder is an overage, while a negative remainder is an
underage.
Tread Width: The width of each tread is measured from the front of
one riser to the front of the next riser. The width of each tread does
NOT include the nosing or overhang of the tread. The nosing or
overhang of a tread is the rounded front of the tread that projects
beyond the face of the riser.
Number of Treads: The number of treads is one less than the
number of risers.
Tread Overage or Underage: The tread overage or underage is the
difference between the run or horizontal space that a stairway must
fit into and the total width of the treads. Similar to the riser
overage/underage, many times the total width of the treads does not
divide evenly into the run or horizontal space for the stairway and a
small fraction of an inch is left over. A positive remainder is an over-
age, a negative remainder is an underage.
Stringers: Also called carriages, stair horses or stair jacks. Stringers
are the diagonal members that support the treads and risers.
Angle of Incline: The angle of incline of the stairway is determined
by the rise and run of each stair. The angle of incline should not be
confused with the pitch of the stairway. The pitch of a stairway is the
angle based on the floor-to-floor rise and the horizontal run of the
stairway. The angle of incline is based on the “actual” riser height
and the “actual” tread width of the stair.
Stairwell Opening: The length of the opening at the top of the
stairs. The computation is based on the headroom height (the
desired spacing between the stairs and upper floor ceiling) and
thickness of the upper floor where the opening is located.
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Stairs — Given Only Floor-to-Floor Rise

You’re building a stairway with a total rise of 9 feet 11 inches. Your
desired riser height is 7-1/2 inches and desired tread width is 10
inches. The desired headroom is 6 feet 8 inches and floor thickness
10 inches*. Find all stair values, then calculate the run.
*Note: Headroom and floor thickness are required to calculate the length of the stair-
well opening.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter known rise:

oo 0.
2. Recall stored desired stair riser height:

®7 R-HT STORED 7-1/2 INCH
3. Recall stored desired stair tread width:
®9 T-WD STORED 10 INCH
4. Recall stored desired floor thickness:

®8 FLOR STORED 10 INCH
5. Display stored headroom (via Preference Setting Mode):

Çßßßß HDRM 6 FEET 8 INCH
6. Find riser height, number of risers, riser underage/overage, tread
width, number of treads, tread overage/underage, length of stairwell
opening, stringer length and angle of incline. As a final step, calcu-
late the run.
s R-HT 7-7/16 INCH
s RSRS 16.
s R+/– 0 INCH
s T-WD 10 INCH
s TRDS 15.
s T+/– 0 INCH
s OPEN 10 FEET 1 INCH
s STRG 15 FEET 6-15/16 INCH
s INCL 36.64°
s RUN 12 FEET 6 INCH
s* RISE STORED 9 FEET 11 INCH
*Continuous presses of s will also recall stored desired riser height, tread, head-
room and floor thickness values.

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Notes on Changing Stored Stair Variables:

To Change Desired Riser Height: If you wish to use a Desired
Riser Height of other than 7-1/2 inches (the calculator’s default),
simply enter a new value. For example, to enter 8 inches, enter 8
i ß 7. Press ® 7 to review your new entry. This value will
be permanently stored until you change it.
To Change Desired Tread Width: If you wish to use a Desired
Tread Width of other than 10 inches (the calculator’s default), simply
enter a new value. For example, to enter 10-1/2 inches, enter 1 0
i 1 / 2 ß 9. Press ® 9 to review your new entry. This
value will be permanently stored until you change it.
To Change Desired Floor Thickness: If you wish to use a Desired
Floor Thickness of other than 10 inches (the calculator’s default),
simply enter a new value. For example, to enter 12 inches, enter 1
2 i ß 8. Press ® 8 to review your new entry. This value
will be permanently stored until you change it.
To Change Desired Headroom: If you wish to use a Desired
Headroom other than 6 feet 8 inches (the calculator’s default), simply
select a new value via the Preference Mode and use the + or –
keys to increase/decrease by one inch. See below examples. This
value will be permanently stored until you change it.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Select Headroom via Preference Mode:

oo 0.
Çßßßß HDRM 6 FEET 8 INCH
2. Decrease Headroom Height by 2 Inches:

–– HDRM 6 FEET 6 INCH
3. Then increase Headroom Height by 4 Inches:

++++ HDRM 6 FEET 10 INCH
4. Return Headroom Height to default of 6 feet 8 inches:
–– HDRM 6 FEET 8 INCH
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Stairs — Given Only the Run

You’re building a stairway with a total run of 20 feet. Your desired
riser height is 7-1/2 inches and desired tread width is 10 inches. The
desired headroom is 6 feet 8 inches and floor thickness 10 inches.
Find all stair values, then calculate the rise.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter run:
oo 0.
2. Find riser height, number of risers, riser underage/overage, tread

width, number of treads, tread overage/underage, stairwell opening,
stringer length and angle of incline. As a final step, calculate the rise.
s R-HT 7-1/2 INCH
s RSRS 25.
s R+/– 0 INCH
s T-WD 10 INCH
s TRDS 24.
s T+/– 0 INCH
s OPEN 10 FEET 0 INCH
s STRG 25 FEET 0 INCH
s INCL 36.87°
s STORED RUN 20 FEET 0 INCH
s RISE 15 FEET 7-1/2 INCH

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Stairs — Given Rise and Run

You need to build a stairway with a floor-to-floor height of 10 feet 1
inch, a run of 15 feet 5 inches, and a nominal desired riser height of
7-1/2 inches (default). Calculate all stair values.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

oo 0.
2. Find stair values:

s R-HT7-9/16 INCH*
s RSRS 16.
s R+/– 0 INCH
s T-WD 12-5/16 INCH
s TRDS 15.
s T+/– – 0-5/16 INCH
s OPEN 12 FEET 2-1/2 INCH
s INCL 31.56°
s RUN STORED 15 FEET 5 INCH
s RISE STORED 10 FEET 1 INCH
s R-HT STORED 7-1/2 INCH
s T-WD STORED 10 INCH
s HDRM STORED 6 FEET 8 INCH
s FLOR STORED 10 INCH
*A in the display means that the calculated riser height exceeds the stored
desired riser height.
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Stairs — Given Rise and Run, Using “Riser Limited” Function

for Code Restrictions
Your local code prohibits risers greater than 7-1/2 inches. You need
to build a stairway with a floor-to-floor height of 10 feet 1 inch, a run
of 15 feet 5 inches. Calculate all stair values. Use the “Riser Limited”
function (second function of the s key) to calculate a riser height
that does not exceed the stored Desired Riser Height of 7-1/2.”
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

oo 0.
2. Find stair values using “Riser Limited”:

Çs R-HT 7-1/8 INCH
s RSRS 17.
s R+/– 1/8 INCH
s T-WD 11-9/16 INCH
s TRDS 16.
s T+/– 0 INCH
s OPEN 12 FEET 2-1/16 INCH
s INCL 31.64°
s RUN STORED 15 FEET 5 INCH
s RISE STORED 10 FEET 1 INCH
s R-HT STORED 7-1/2 INCH
s T-WD STORED 10 INCH
s HDRM STORED 6 FEET 8 INCH
s FLOR STORED 10 INCH

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Baluster Spacing
You are going to install a handrail at the top of a balcony. Your total
span is 156 inches and you would like the space between the balus-
ters to be about 4 inches. If each baluster is 1-1/2 inches wide, what
is the exact spacing between each baluster?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Estimate number of balusters in span.

oo 0.
156i÷ 156 INCH
5 i 1 / 2 =* 28.36364
(28 balusters)
*desired spacing plus baluster width (4” plus 1-1/2”).
2. Find total space ‘occupied’ by the balusters by multiplying the

width of each baluster by the rounded number of balusters (found
above):
1i1/2x 1-1/2 INCH
28= 42 INCH
3. Find total space between all balusters:
156i– 156 INCH
42i= 114 INCH
4. Find actual baluster spacing by dividing total space between all

balusters by the number of spaces between the balusters (number
of balusters plus one equals 29):
114i÷ 114 INCH
29= 3-15/16 INCH
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STUDS
Find the number of 16-inch on-center studs needed for a wall with a
length of 18 feet 7-1/2 inches.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter length and convert to Studs*.

oo 0.
18f7i1/2 18 FEET 7-1/2 INCH
Ç5 15.
(studs)
*Note: The length is divided by the on-center spacing; in this case, 16 inches (default
setting). Press ® 5 to review the stored on-center value. If you need to enter a
new on-center, for example 18 inches, enter 1 8 i ß 5.
BASIC D:M:S AND TRIGONOMETRY EXAMPLES

Converting Degrees:Minutes:Seconds
Convert 23°42’39” to decimal degrees:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
23•42•39 DMS 23.42.39
Ç • (deg) DEG 23.71
Convert 44.29° to degrees:minutes:seconds format:

KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
4 4 • 2 9 Ç • (d:m:s) DMS 44.17.24
Note: Improperly formatted entries will be redisplayed in the correct convention after
any operator key is pressed. For example, 30°89’ entered will be corrected and dis-
played at 31°29’ 0” or 31.48333°.
Time Calculations Using D:M:S

Add 7 hours 45 minutes 33 seconds to 11 hours 16 minutes 20 seconds:
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
oo 0.
7•45•33 DMS 7.45.33°
+11•16•20= DMS 19.01.53°

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TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS
Trigonometric functions are available on the Construction Master
Pro Trig and Construction Master Pro Desktop calculators.
The drawing and formulas below list basic trigonometric formulas, for
your reference:
Given side A and angle a, find:

Side C A÷aç =
(i.e., 3 f ÷ 5 3 • 1 3 ç =)
Side B Axat =
Angle b 90° – a =
Given side A and angle b, find:
Side B A÷bt =
Side C A÷bS =
Angle a 90° – b =
Given side B and angle a, find:
Side A B÷at=
Side C B÷aS=
Given side C and angle a, find:
Side A Cxaç=
Side B CxaS=
Given side A and side C, find:
Angle a A÷C= Ç ç
Angle b A÷C= Ç S
Given side B and angle b, find:
Side C B÷bç=
Side A Bxbt=
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Converting Percent Grade to D:M:S

You are grading a piece of property and the site plans call for an
embankment with a grade “no steeper than 35%.” Your level shows
the slope at an 18°15’ angle. Will this pass?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
Enter grade and convert to degrees:minutes:seconds:

oo 0.
3 5 % Ç t Ç •* DMS 19.17.24
Since your level reading of 18°15’ is less steep than 19°17’24”, the
slope will pass inspection.
Converting Tangent/Pitch to Angle

Find the angle and corresponding tangent for a roof with an 8/12 pitch.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter pitch:
oo 0.
8ip PTCH 8 INCH
2. Convert pitch to degrees:

p 33.69°
3. Find tangent or slope:
t 0.666667
Converting Roof Angle in Degrees to Pitch in Inches

Convert a roof angle of 30.25° to pitch in inches.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter angle:
oo 0.
30•25t 0.583183
2. Convert to pitch:
Çp SLP 0.583183
p PTCH 7 INCH

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Angle — Rise and Hypotenuse Known

Find the angle that connects the rise and hypotenuse of a right trian-
gle, if the rise is 6 feet and the hypotenuse is 10 feet in length.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Use trigonometric formula (divide rise(A) by hypotenuse(C)):

oo 0.
6f÷10f= 0.6
2. Solve for degrees:minutes:seconds or angle:
Çç DEG 53.13°
Ç• DMS 53.07.48
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APPENDIX A — DEFAULT SETTINGS

After a Clear All (Ç x), your calculator will return to the following
settings:
STORED VALUES DEFAULT VALUE
Desired Riser Height 7-1/2 Inch

Desired Tread Width 10 Inch
Floor Height 10 Inch
On-Center Spacing 16 Inch
Weight per Volume 1.5 Tons/Cu Yd
Block Area (except Trig model) 128 Sq Inch
Footing Area (except Trig model) 1.8 Sq Feet
Crown Angle 45.00°
If you replace your batteries or perform a Full Reset* (press O, hold

down x, and press o), your calculator will return to the following
settings (in addition to those listed above):
PREFERENCE SETTINGS DEFAULT VALUE
Fractional Resolution 1/16

Area Display Standard
Volume Display Standard
Stairway Headroom 6 Feet 8 Inch
Rake Wall Descending
Jack Rafters Descending
Irregular Jack Spacing OC-OC
Exponent Off
Meter Linear Display 0.000
Decimal Degree Display 0.00°
*Depressing the Reset button located above the p key will also perform a Full Reset.

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APPENDIX B — PREFERENCE SETTINGS

The Construction Master Pro calculators have Preference Settings
that allow you to customize or set desired dimensional formats and
calculations. The options vary per model.
If you replace your batteries or perform a Full Reset* (press O, hold
down x, and press o), your calculator will return to the following
settings (in addition to those listed on the previous page):
PREFERENCE OPTIONS
1) Fractional Resolution – *1/16 (displays fractional values to the

nearest 16th of an inch)
–
– 1/32
– 1/64
– 1/2
– 1/4
– 1/8
2) Area Display Format – *Standard (if units entered are the
same—e.g., feet x feet—the answer will
remain in this format (sq. ft), but if units
entered are different —e.g., inches x
feet—area answer will be displayed in
square feet)
– Square Feet (area answers always
displayed in sq. ft, regardless of unit
entry—e.g., inches x inches = sq. ft)
– Square Yards (area answers always
displayed in sq. yards—e.g., feet x feet
= sq. yds)
– Square Meters (area answers always
displayed in sq. meters—e.g., feet x feet
= sq. meters)
Note: To check the current Fractional Resolution, press ® /. Either “Std” (standard
fractional resolution) or “Cnst” (constant) will be displayed, along with the fractional
resolution).
(Cont’d)
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(Cont’d)
PREFERENCE OPTIONS
3) Volume Display Format – *Standard (if units entered are the

same—e.g., ft x ft x ft—the answer will
remain in this format (cu. ft), but if units
entered are different—e.g., feet x feet x
inches—vol. answer will always be dis-
played in cubic yards)
– Cubic Yards (vol. answers always dis-
played in cu. yards, regardless of unit
entry—e.g., feet x feet x feet = cu. yds)
– Cubic Feet (vol. answers always dis-
played in cu. feet, regardless of unit
entry—e.g., inches x inches x inches =
cu. ft)
– Cubic Meters (vol. answers always
displayed in cu. meters, regardless of
unit entry—e.g., feet x feet x feet =
cu. meters)
4) Stairwell—Headroom – *6 Feet 8 Inch (default)
Height – Use + or – key to increase or
decrease above value by increments
of 1 inch
5) Rake-Wall Descending – *Descending (Rake-Wall studs are
or Ascending displayed from largest to smallest size)
– Ascending (Rake-Wall studs are
displayed from smallest to largest size)
6) Jack Rafters Descending – *Descending (Jack rafters are
or Ascending displayed from largest to smallest size)
– Ascending (Jack rafters are displayed
from smallest to largest size)
7) Irregular Jack Rafters – *OC-OC (on-center spacing maintained
O-C or Mate on both regular and irregular sides)
– JAC-JAC (regular/irregular Jack rafters
“mate” at the hip/valley, i.e., on-center
spacing not maintained on both sides)
(Cont’d)

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(Cont’d)
PREFERENCE OPTIONS
8) Exponent Off or On – *Off (Exponential Mode is Off; turns

on Auto-ranging; i.e., if display can’t
show seven digits, will display in next
largest unit).
– On (Exponential Mode is On)
9) Meter Linear Display – *0.000 (linear meter answers are
always displayed to third decimal place)
– FLOAT (linear meter answers are dis-
played to the maximum number of deci-
mal places—e.g., 1.234 M + 2.56
M=3.794 M)
10) Decimal Degree – *0.00°
Display – FLOAT
How to Set Preferences

The following sections detail Preference Setting options for the
Construction Master Pro calculators.
Enter the Preference Mode by pressing Ç ß (Prefs). Access
each category by pressing the ß key until you reach the desired
setting. Within each category, press the + or – keys to toggle
between individual selections. Press o to exit and set your
Preference.
Note: Press + to advance and press – to back up. Pressing the ß key continuously
in this mode will cycle through all of the Preference Settings.
You may change these settings at any time by repeating the above,
and setting in a new preference. Or, you may review settings by
pressing ® ß.
To clear preferences, press Ç x.
For example, if you wish to display all your dimensional area answers
in square meters, press Ç ß ß (Area Std), then the + key
until “AREA 0. SQ M” is displayed. Simply exit this mode by pressing
o or any key, and all your future area answers will be displayed
in square meters.
(See the following pages for Preference Settings per model)
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Accessing Preference Settings

KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
To Set “Fractional Resolution”:

Ç ß (Prefs) (1st press of ß) FRAC 0-1/16 INCH
+ (plus sign) FRAC 0-1/32 INCH
+ FRAC 0-1/64 INCH
+ FRAC 0-1/2 INCH
+ FRAC 0-1/4 INCH
+ FRAC 0-1/8 INCH
To Set “Area” Answer Format:

ß (2nd press of ß) AREA Std.
+ (plus sign) AREA 0. SQ FEET
+ AREA 0. SQ YD
+ AREA 0. SQ M
To Set “Volume” Answer Format:
ß (3rd press of ß) VOL Std.
+ (plus sign) VOL 0. CU YD
+ VOL 0. CU FEET
+ VOL 0. CU M
To Increase or Decrease Stairwell “Headroom” from Default of 6’8”:
ß (4th press of ß) HDRM 6 FEET 8 INCH
+* (plus sign increases height by 1 inch) HDRM 6 FEET 9 INCH
–* (minus sign decreases height by 1 inch) HDRM 6 FEET 8 INCH
*keep pressing plus or minus to increase or decrease an inch at a time.
To Set Rake-Wall Stud Sizes to “Descending” or “Ascending”:

ß (5th press of ß) RAKE dESCEnd
+ (plus sign) RAKE ASCEnd
To Set Jack Rafter to “Descending” or “Ascending”:
ß (6th press of ß) JACK dESCEnd
+ (plus sign) JACK ASCEnd
To Set Irregular Jack Spacing to “On-Center” or “Mate”:
ß (7th press of ß) IRJK OC-OC
+ (plus sign) IRJK JAC-JAC
To Set “Exponential Mode” On or Off:
ß (8th press of ß) EXP OFF
+ (plus sign) EXP On
(Cont’d)

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(Cont’d)
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
To Set “Meter” Linear Decimal Format:

ß (9th press of ß) METR 0.000 M
+ (plus sign) METR FLOAT M
To Set “Number of Decimal Places for Degree Displays”:

ß (10th press of ß) DEG 0.00°
+ (plus sign) DEG FLOAT
Note: Press o at any time to exit the Preference Mode.
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APPENDIX C — CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Please follow the guidelines listed in this section for proper care and
operation of your calculator. Not following the instructions listed
below may result in damage not covered by your warranty. Refer to
the Repair and Return section on page 100 for more details.
Do not expose calculator to temperatures outside the operating
temperature range of 32ºF – 104ºF (0ºC – 40ºC).
Do not expose calculator to high moisture such as submersion
in water, heavy rain, etc.

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APPENDIX D — IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OWNERS

OF PREVIOUS CONSTRUCTION MASTERS
If you are an owner of a previous Construction Master calculator, the
following list will help you compare several new or enhanced features
available on selected Construction Master Pro calculators.
NEW/ENHANCED FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
Arched Rake Walls – Calculates the arched rake wall stud

lengths using the Arc function (8th press
of a).
Compound Miter – Calculates compound miter cut angle
solutions.
Drywall – Calculates the number of 4x8, 4x9, or
4x12 sheets by pressing Ç h.
Length, Width, Height – Length, width, and height keys added
for easier dimensional entry and quicker
area, volume, square-up, perimeter, wall
area, and total room area calculations.
Memory – Added a third permanent single-value
memory accessed by pressing ß 3.
Polygon – Polygon function added for solving
angles, side length, perimeter, and area
of multi-sided shapes.
Riser Limited – Calculates stair values so that the
actual riser height will not exceed your
stored desired riser height.
Stairwell Opening – Calculates the height of the opening at
the top of the stairs.
Stud – New construction project keys have
been added for quickly figuring quantities
and costs of materials.
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APPENDIX E — ACCURACY/ERRORS,
AUTO SHUT-OFF, BATTERIES, RESET
ACCURACY/ERRORS
Accuracy/Display Capacity — Your calculator has a twelve-digit
display made up of eight digits (normal display) and four fractional
digits. You may enter or calculate values up to 19,999,999.99. Each
calculation is carried out internally to ten digits.
Errors — When an incorrect entry is made, or the answer is beyond
the range of the calculator, it will display the word “ERROR.” To clear
an error condition you must hit the o button once. At this point
you must determine what caused the error and re-key the problem.
Error Codes
DISPLAY ERROR TYPE
OFLO Overflow (too large)

MATH Error Divide by 0
DIM Error Dimension error
ENT Error Invalid entry error
TRIG Error Trig. error (for example, tan of 1 foot)
None Attempt to calculate stairs without enter-
ing rise or run
Auto-Range — If an “overflow” is created because of an input and

calculation with small units that are out of the standard seven-digit
range of the display, the answer will be automatically expressed in
the next larger units (instead of showing “ERROR”) — e.g.,
10,000,000 mm is shown as 10,000 m. Also applies to inches, feet
and yards.
Note: If Exponential Notation is activated through the Preference Setting, the value
will be shown in scientific notation (e.g., 10 million mm—1.000007 mm).
AUTO SHUT-OFF
Your calculator is designed to shut itself off after about 8-12 minutes
of non-use.

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BATTERIES
• Construction Master Pro v3.0 (#4065) and Construction Master Pro
Trig v3.0 (#4080)
Two LR-44 batteries.
• Construction Master Pro Desktop v3.0 (#44080)
One 3-Volt Lithium CR-2032 battery.
Replacing the Battery(ies)

Should your calculator display become very dim or erratic, replace
the battery(ies).
Note: Please use caution when disposing of your old battery, as it contains hazardous
chemicals.
Replacement batteries are available at most discount or electronics

stores. You may also call Calculated Industries at 1-775-885-4975.
Battery Replacement Instructions

• The Hand-held Models —
– Construction Master Pro v3.0 (#4065)
– Construction Master Pro Trig v3.0 (#4080)
To replace the batteries, slide open the battery door (at top
backside of unit) and replace with new batteries. Make sure the
batteries are facing positive side up.
• Construction Master Pro Desktop v3.0 (#44080):
To replace the battery, use a small Phillips’ head screwdriver
and unscrew the two (2) screws on the base of the unit.
Carefully remove the lower back housing. Remove the battery
from the clip and replace it with a new battery, with the positive
side up. Then replace the backplate and reattach the screws.
RESET KEY
If your calculator should ever “lock up,” press Reset — a small hole
located to the left (or right for the Construction Master Pro Desktop)
of the O key — to perform a total reset.
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APPENDIX F — AREA/VOLUME FORMULAS

AREA FORMULAS

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SURFACE AREA/VOLUME FORMULAS
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REPAIR AND RETURN

WARRANTY, REPAIR AND RETURN INFORMATION
Return Guidelines
1. Please read the Warranty in this User's Guide to determine if
your Calculated Industries calculator, measuring device or elec-
tronic 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!
Call Toll Free: 1-800-854-8075

4065UG-E-B 6/9/04 1:50 PM Page 101
WARRANTY
Warranty Repair Service – U.S.A.
Calculated Industries (“CI”) warrants this product against defects in materi-
als 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 peri-
od, 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 WAR-
RANTY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, BATTERY LEAKAGE,
BENDING, OR VISIBLE CRACKING OF THE LCD, WHICH ARE PRE-
SUMED TO BE DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MISUSE OR ABUSE.
To obtain warranty service in the U.S., ship the product postage paid to
Calculated Industries (address listed on the last 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 prod-
uct 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 at the number listed above 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 out-
side 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.

4065UG-E-B 6/9/04 1:50 PM Page 102
Disclaimer
CI MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT’S QUALITY, PERFOR-
MANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE. AS A RESULT, THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, KEYSTROKE PROCEDURES, MATHEMATICAL ACCURACY AND
PREPROGRAMMED MATERIAL, IS SOLD “AS IS,” AND YOU THE PUR-
CHASER ASSUME THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALITY AND PER-
FORMANCE.
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.

4065UG-E-B 6/9/04 1:50 PM Page 103
FCC Class B
This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B
calculating device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules.
Legal Notes
Software copyrighted and licensed to Calculated Industries by Construction
Master Technologies, LLC, 2004.
User’s Guide copyrighted by Calculated Industries, Inc., 2004.
Construction Master® and Calculated Industries® are registered trade-
marks of Calculated Industries, Inc.
PATENT PENDING
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Designed in the U.S.A.
Looking For New Ideas

Calculated Industries, a leading manufacturer of special-function calculators
and digital measuring instruments, is always looking for new product ideas
in these areas.
If you have an idea, or a suggestion for improving this product or User’s
Guide, please submit your comments online at: www.calculated.com under
“Contact Us,” “Product Idea.” Thank you.

4065UG-E-B 6/9/04 1:50 PM Page 104
INDEX
Accuracy/Errors, 96
Adding Linear Measurements, 37
Angle – Rise and Hypotenuse Known, 87
Angle and Diagonal (Hypotenuse), 65
Arc Length, 47, 48
Arched Windows, 50
Area and Volume Keys, 11
Area Calculations, 39
Area, Rectangular, 39
Area, Square, 39
Area/Volume, 99
Auto Shut-Off, 96
Baluster Spacing, 83
Basic Math with Dimensions, 32
Basic Operation Keys, 8
Batteries, 97
Battery(ies), Replacing, 97
Block/Brick Keys, 13, 43
Blocks, Number of, Based on Calculated Area, 43
Blocks, Number of, Based on Calculated Perimeter, 44
Blocks, Number of, Based on Entered Area, 43
Blocks, Number of, Based on Length, 44
Board Feet – With Dollar Cost, 46
Board Feet, Number of, Based on Entered Volume, 46
Bricks (Face), Number of, 45
Bricks (Paver), Number of, 45
Center Point, Finding, 38
Circular/Arc Function Keys, 13
Circumference and Area of a Circle, 47
Column/Cone Key, 15
Common Rafter Length, 64
Common Rafter Length – Pitch Unknown, 64
Compound Miter/Crown Moulding Keys, 15
Concrete (Driveway), Volume, 52
Concrete Columns, 53
Concrete Footings, 56
Concrete Volume, Complex, 54
Concrete/Paving, 52
Cone, Volume, 41
Construction Master, New Features, 95
Construction Project Keys, 13
Conversions, Area, 31
Conversions, Linear, 30
Conversions, Volume/Cubic, 31
Conversions, Weight, 42
Conversions/Weight per Volume, 42
Convert Ç Key, 8
Convert Degree of Pitch, 63
Convert Percent Grade, 63
Converting Decimal Feet to Feet-Inches-Fractions, 30
Converting Decimal Inches to Fractional Inches, 31
Converting Degrees:Minutes:Seconds, 84
Converting Feet-Inches-Fractions to Decimal Feet, 30
Converting Fractional Inches to Decimal Inches, 31
Converting Percent Grade to D:M:S, 85
Converting Roof Angle in Degrees to Pitch in Inches, 87

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Converting Tangent/Pitch to Angle, 87

Cutting Boards, 37
Cylinder, Volume, 41
Default Settings, 88
Degrees:Minutes:Seconds, Converting, 84
Dimensional Measurement Unit Keys, 10
Dimensions (Linear), Entering, 25
Dimensions (Square/Cubic), Entering, 25
Dimensions, Adding, 32
Dimensions, Dividing, 32
Dimensions, Multiplying, 32
Dimensions, Subtracting, 32
Drywall, 58
Drywall Keys (Not Available on Trig Model #4080), 16
Drywall Sheets, Number of (For a Given Area), 58
Drywall Sheets, Number of (For a Given Length), 58
Entering Dimensions, 25
Error Codes, 96
Examples, 37
Footing Keys, 16
Grade/Slope, 59
Hip/Valley and Jack Rafter Keys, 18
Hip/Valley Rafter, 19
Irregular Pitch, 19
Irregular Side Jacks, 20
Jack Rafters, 19
Irregular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters, 68, 70
Jack Rafters – Using Other Than 16 Inch, 67
Lumber Estimation, 46
Memory and Storage Functions, 9
Memory Operation, 33
Multi-Function h Example, 40
Multi-Function W Example, 39
Paperless Tape Operation, 35
Percentage Calculations, 33
Pitch Ratio, 63
Polygon Key, 16
Preference Settings, Appendix B, 89
Preferences, How to Set, 91
Rake-Wall Function, 20
Rake-Wall – No Base, 72
Rake-Wall – With Base, 73
Recall ® Key, 10
Regular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters, 66
Reset Key, 97
Right Triangle and Roof Framing, 60
Right Triangle/Roof Framing Keys, 17
Rise, 65
Rise and Diagonal, 65
Roof Covering – Entering Pitch, Length and Width, 74
Roof Covering – Entering Rise, Run (No Pitch) and Area, 75
Roof Framing Definitions, 61
Roof Materials/Covering Keys, 21, 74
Sheathing Cut, 66
Squaring-Up a Foundation, 57
Stair Key, 21
Stair Layout Definitions, 76
Stair Layout Examples, 76
Stairs – Given Only Floor-to-Floor Rise, 78

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Stairs – Given Only the Run, 80

Stairs – Given Rise and Run, 81
Stairs – Given Rise and Run, Using “Riser Limited” Function for Code Restrictions, 82
Studs, Number of, 84
Time Calculations Using D:M:S, 84
Trigonometric Keys (Trig #4080 and Desktop #44080 Models only), 23
Volume Calculations, 40
Volume, Concrete Columns , 53
Volume, Concrete (Complex), 54
Volume, Concrete (Driveway), 52
Volume, Rectangular Containers, 40
Warranty, 101
Warranty Repair Service, 100
Weight Keys, 12
Window Measurement, 38
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CONSTRUCTION M ASTER PRO ®

CONSTRUCTION MASTER® PRO V3.0 USER’S GUIDE

IMPORTANT: The Construction Master Pro Trig does not have

2 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

Converting Decimal Inches to Fractional Inches .......................31

4 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

BOARD FEET – LUMBER ESTIMATION .....................................46

Irregular Hip/Valley and Jack Rafters – Descending, with

6 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

RESET KEY ..................................................................................97

Convert Ç Key — Unit Conversions and Second Functions

Ç% x 2 — Squares the value in the display. For example,

8 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

Ç÷ 1/x — Finds the reciprocal of a number (e.g., 8

Memory and Storage Functions

Dimensional Measurement Unit Keys

i Enters or converts to inches. Also used with the /

/ Fraction Bar — Used to enter fractions. Fractions

10 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

m Meters — Enters or converts to meters.

Area and Volume Keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)

12 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

Construction Project Keys

Block/Brick Keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)

Circular/Arc Function Keys

Ça Radius — Enters or calculates the circle radius

R Run (Chord Length) — Enters or calculates the

14 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

Compound Miter/Crown Moulding Keys

ßÂ Store Crown Angle — Stores a value other than

Drywall Keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)

Footing Keys (NOT AVAILABLE ON TRIG MODEL #4080)

16 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

Right Triangle/Roof Framing Keys

Using the Pythagorean theorem, the top row of keys on your

Çp Pitch Ratio or Slope — Enters the pitch as a ratio

Hip/Valley and Jack Rafter Keys

18 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

j Jack Rafters — Finds the descending Jack rafter

ß5 Store On-Center (o.c.) Spacing — Used to store a

Çj Irregular Side Jacks — Operates same as j,

20 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

Roof Materials/Covering Keys

ß7 Store Desired Riser Height — Stores a value other

22 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

Çs Riser Limited — Used for situations when the riser

Trigonometric Keys (TRIG #4080 AND DESKTOP #44080 MODELS ONLY)

The Trig model (#4080) and Desktop (#44080) calculators have

24 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

Examples of Entering Linear Dimensions:

Entering Square/Cubic Dimensions

Enter square and cubic dimensions in the following order:

Examples of Entering Square and Cubic Dimensions:

26 — CONSTRUCTION MASTER ® PRO / TRIG / DESKTOP

SETTING FRACTIONAL RESOLUTION

Setting Fractional Resolution

1. Access Preference Settings:

2. Access Next Fraction Subsetting:

3. To Permanently Set the Fractional Resolution You Have Selected