PROJECTCALC PLUS

Model 8525/8526

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Key Definitions ................................1 Basic Dimensional Math ....................10 Linear Conversions ................................10 Square and Cubic Conversions ..............11 Basic Dimensional Math ........................11 Square-up/Diagonal ............................12 Project Examples-Using Default Values..12 Paint: Gallons, Quarts, or Pints of ..........12 Wallpaper: Rolls of..................................13 Tiles: Number of ....................................13 Custom Tiles: Number of - Using Other Than Default Custom Size....................14 Deck: Number of Boards ........................15 Fence: Number of Fence Boards, Posts and Rails....................................15 Board Feet: Lumber Estimation ..............16 Studs: Number of ..................................16 Roofing: Bundles of Roof Shingles ........17 Drywall: Number of 4 x 8 Sheets ..........17 Carpet: Length of ....................................17 Concrete: Bags of ..................................18 Bricks/Blocks: Number of, for a Wall ......18 Gravel: Tons of........................................19 Mulch: Number of Bags ..........................19 Finding the Cost of Materials ..............20 Auto Shut-Off and Batteries ................20 Repair and Return ..........................21

KEY DEFINITIONS o - On/Clear Key Turns power on. Pressing once clears the display. Pressing twice clears all temporary values. o - Off Turns all power off, clearing all nonpermanent registers. r - Recall Recalls stored values. +x= Arithmetic operation keys. 0 - 9 and Digits used for keying in numbers.
Dimensional Unit Keys y - Yards Key Enters or converts to Yards. f - Feet Key Enters or converts to Feet as whole or decimal numbers. Also used with the i and / keys for entering Feet-Inch-Fraction values (e.g., 6 f 9 i 1 / 2 ). Repeated presses during conversions toggle between Feet-Inch-Fractions and Decimal Feet.
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i - Inch Key Enters or converts to Inches. Entry can be whole or decimal number. Also used with the / key for entering Fractional Inch values (e.g., 9 i 1 / 2 ). Repeated presses during conversions toggle between Fractional and Decimal Inches. / - Fraction Bar Key Used to enter fractions. Fractions can be entered as proper (1/2, 1/8, 1/16) or improper (3/2, 9/8). m - Meter Key Enters or converts to Meters. Convert Key Functions - Convert Key Used with the dimensional unit keys to convert between dimensions, the Project Keys to calculate material quantities, or with other keys to access special functions. x - Clear All Clears all stored values and sets calculator back to defaults. / - Percent (%) Four-function (+, -, x, ) percent.
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 - Change Sign (+ / -) Toggles displayed value to positive or negative. (Repetitive presses of will change sign from positive or negative.) - Square Root Finds Square Root of value in display. + - x2 Finds Square of value in display. s - Pi () Constant 3.141593. Memory s m (M+) - Adds or stores a value in the semi-permanent memory (e.g., 1 5 0 s m). Semi-permanent means the value is cleared when the calculator is turned off. s m (M-) - Subtracts a value from the semi-permanent Memory (e.g., 1 5 0 s m subtracts 150 from the memory). r m (M-R/C) - Recalls Memory value (e.g., if 150 has been stored in Memory, pressing r m will display 150). r r - Displays and clears Memory value.
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Entering Square or Cubic To label a dimension as Square or Cubic, enter the value, then press the desired dimension key twice for Square and three times for Cubic. For example, to enter 25 Cubic Yards, press 2 5 y y y.

Fraction Resolution
Your calculator is set to display Fractional values to the nearest 16th of an Inch (default setting). Press r / to access the fraction resolution setting. Repeated presses of / will then revolve through the available settings: 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8. Press o to exit. Project Keys p - Paint Calculates volume of paint, based on an entered area and a stored Paint Coverage per Gallon (see below). Finds quantity in Gallons, Quarts or Pints upon repeated presses. s p - Stores Paint Coverage Stores Paint Coverage per Gallon. To recall this setting, press r p. Default is 350 sq.ft. per gallon.
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w - Wallpaper Calculates number of rolls of wallpaper, based on an entered area and a stored Wallpaper Roll Coverage Area (see below). s w - Stores Wallpaper Roll Coverage Area Stores Coverage Area (in Square Feet) per Wall-paper Roll. To recall this setting, press r w. Default is 56 Square Feet per roll. t - Tile Finds the number of tiles, based on an entered area and a user-stored Grout Width (see below). Repeated presses will scroll between numbers of tiles for various standard tile sizes (18, 16, 13, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1 and 24).
Note: Tile sizes shown in Inches, not Square Inches (as used in custom tile size calculations). In other words, a 6 tile is really 6 x 6, or a 36 Square-Inch tile, but it is labeled as a 6 size.

s t - Stores Grout Width Stores Grout Width in Inches; used in calculating the number of tiles (see above). To recall this setting, press r t. Default is 0 (no grout width).
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d - Deck Finds the number of boards for a deck, based on an entered area and a stored Board Width or Board On-Center (see below). Repeated presses will scroll between numbers of boards for various standard board lengths (12, 10, 8, 20, 18, 16 and 14). s d - Stores Board Width/O.C. Stores Board Width or Board On-center for deck or fence calculations. To recall this setting, press r d. Also used to store the board On-center for Fence Spacing. Default is 5-11/16 Inches. F - Fence Multi-function key that finds the number of fence boards, number of posts and number of rails based on an entered distance, Board Width/O.C. and post spacing. s F - Stores Post Spacing Stores Post Spacing On-center for fence in Feet-Inches. To recall this setting, press r F. Default is 8 Feet. 7 - Board Feet Calculates number of board Feet based on entered volume. One board foot equals 144 Cubic Inches.
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 8 - Studs Calculates number of studs, based on an entered linear distance and a stored On-Center Spacing (see below).
Note: Automatically adds one stud to the calculated answer to account for one on the end.

s 8 - Stores On-Center for Studs Stores On-center spacing for studs in Inches. To recall this setting, press r 8. Default is 16. 9 - Roof Bundles Calculates number of bundles of roof shingles, based on an entered roof area and a stored Area per Roof Bundle (see below). s 9 - Stores Area per Roof Bundle Stores the Coverage Area per Roof Bundle. To recall this setting, press r 9. Default is 33.33 sq.ft. 4 - 4x8 Sheet Calculates number of 4 x 8 sheets (for drywall, paneling), based on entered linear distance or area. 5 - Carpet Calculates carpet length required (of either 12, 13 or 15-wide carpet rolls), based on entered area. Repeated presses of 5 will scroll between values for 12, 13, and 15 rolls.
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 6 - Custom Tile Calculates number of tiles based on an entered area and a stored Custom Tile Size (see below). This is used separately from the regular Tile Key ( t ).
Note: Calculation does not account for grout width for custom tiles, so you will need to adjust for this.

s 6 - Stores Custom Tile Size Stores Custom Tile Size in Square Inches. To recall this setting, press r 6. Default is 24 Square Inches. 1 - Concrete Calculates the number of bags of concrete required, based on an entered volume (e.g., cubic feet or cubic yards) and a stored Volume per Bag (see below). s 1 - Stores Concrete Volume per Bag Stores the Volume per Bag of concrete. To recall this setting, press r 1. Default is 0.67 Cubic Feet per bag (80 lbs.). 2 - Brick Calculates the number of standard eight Inch-size U.S. bricks (with 3/8 mortar) based on entered linear distance (or area, volume) for both face (21-Square Inch) and paver (32-Square Inch) brick applications.
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 3 - Block Calculates the number of standard 128-Square Inch blocks (with 1/2 mortar), based on an entered linear distance or area and a stored Block Area (see below). s 3 - Stores Block Area Stores Block Area in Square Inches. To recall this setting, press r 3. Default is 128 Square Inches (includes 1/2 mortar).
Note: When calculating the number of blocks for an entered length, calculator uses a 16-Inch block length, as the majority of blocks are 16 long.

0 - Gravel Calculates tons of gravel required, based on an entered volume and a stored Weight per Volume (see below). s 0 - Stores Gravel Weight per Volume Stores the number of Tons per Cubic Yard of gravel. To recall this setting, press r 0. Default is 1.5 tons per Cubic Yard. - Cost Cost function that allows you to calculate total material cost.
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 = - Mulch Calculates the number of bags of mulch youll need, based on an entered volume and a stored Volume per Bag (see below). s = - Stores Volume per Bag of Mulch Stores the Volume per Bag of mulch. To recall this setting, press r =. Default is 2 Cubic Feet per bag.

BASIC DIMENSIONAL MATH Linear Conversions

Convert 15 Feet 9-1/16 Inches to other units of measure.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 15f9i1/16 15 FEET 9-1/16 INCH f 15.75521 FEET i 189.0625 INCH y 5.251736 YD m 4.802187 M Convert Decimal Inches to Fractional Inches.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 14793i

0. 14.793
INCH

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14-13/16

INCH

Square and Cubic Conversions Convert 25 Square Feet to other Square dimensions.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 25ff 25. SQ FEET y 2.777778 SQ YD m 2.322576 SQ M Convert 25 Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 25fff y
KEYSTROKE

0. 25. CU FEET 0.925926 CU YD

DISPLAY

Basic Dimensional Math o 0. Adding Dimensions: 10i+2f5i= 3 FEET 3 INCH Subtracting Dimensions: 5f1i3/4= 4 FEET 10-1/4 INCH Dividing Dimensions: 10f1i1/4= 96.
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Multiplying Dimensions/Waste Factor Allowance: 1 5 0 f f + 1 0 / (%) 165. SQ FEET Finding Area/Square Feet: 2fx1f2i= 2.333333 SQ FEET Finding Volume/Cubic Feet: 5fx15fx2i= 1.25 CU FEET Square-up/Diagonal Square-up (find the diagonal to ensure a right angle) a concrete pad that has a length of 10 Feet and a width of 20 Feet.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 1 0 f + (x 2) + 100. SQ FEET 2 0 f + (x 2) 400. SQ FEET =( ) 22 FEET 4-5/16 INCH

PROJECT EXAMPLES - USING DEFAULT VALUES

Paint: Gallons, Quarts or Pints of How many quarts of paint will you need to cover a wall measuring 12 x 8? How many pints? How many gallons?
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DISPLAY

o 12fx8f= p p p

0. 96.
SQ FEET 1.10 QT 2.19 Pt 0.27 GL

You can store a custom paint coverage per Gallon by entering the new value then pressing s p (e.g., 2 5 0 f f s p).

Wallpaper: Rolls of Find the number of wallpaper rolls needed for a wall measuring 8 x 12.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 8fx12f= w

0. 96. SQ FEET 1.71 ROLL

You can store a custom wallpaper coverage area by entering the new value then pressing s w (e.g., 6 0 f f s w).

Tiles: Number of How many tiles do you need to cover a floor measuring 10 x 15? You want a grout width of 1/8, but youre not sure of the tile size youre going to use. So, find the number of tiles in various sizes. Also, add a 10% waste allowance, in case you need extra tile.
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Note: After converting to Tile, press the t key until you reach the desired tile size. (The ProjectCalc Plus lists 11 of the most popular tile sizes.)
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 1 / 8 s t (Grout Width) STOR 0-1/8 INCH GROUT 1 0 f x 1 5 f = 150. SQ FEET + 1 0 / (%) 165. SQ FEET t 72.33 TILE (18 in) t 91.38 TILE (16 in)
Continuous presses of t display the number of Tiles for the following additional sizes: 13, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1, 24.

Custom Tiles: Number of - Using Other Than Default Custom Size How many tiles do you need if youre using a custom tile size of 4-1/4 x 4-1/4 to cover a floor that is 10 x 15?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 4i1/4x4i 1 / 4 = s 6 (Custom Tile) STOR TILE 18.06 SQ INCH 1 0 f x 1 5 f =150. SQ FEET 6 (Custom Tile) 1195.85 TILE
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Deck: Number of Boards Find the number of boards needed to build a deck, if the deck area measures 7 x 16.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 7 f x 1 6 f = 112. SQ FEET d 20. BDS (12 Ft) d 24. BDS (10 Ft) d 30. BDS (8 Ft) d 12. BDS (20 Ft) d 14. BDS (18 Ft) d 15. BDS (16 Ft) d 17. BDS (14 Ft) d* STOR 5-11/16 INCH BD W
*Last press displays stored board width.

You can store a custom board On-center by entering the new value then pressing s d (e.g., 4 i s d).

Fence: Number of Fence Boards, Posts and Rails Find the number of fence boards, posts and rails required to build a fence, if the distance for the fence is 40 6.
Note: The last two presses in the following example will display stored post On-center and board width.

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KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 40f6i 40 FEET 6 INCH F 86. BDS F 7. POST F 12. RL F STOR 8 FEET 0 INCH POST OC F STOR 5-11/16 INCH BD W
You can store a custom post On-center by entering the new value then pressing s F (e.g., 6 f s F).

Board Feet: Lumber Estimation Find the total board Feet for three 2 x 4 x 14 boards.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 2ix4ix14f= 1344. CU INCH 7 (Bd Feet) 9.33 BD FEET x3= 28. Studs: Number of How many 16 on-center studs are required for a 156 wall?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 15f6i 8 (Studs)

15

FEET

0. 6 INCH 13. ST*

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*Automatically includes one stud for the end.

You can store a custom stud On-center by entering the new value then pressing s 8 (e.g., 2 4 i s 8).

Roofing: Bundles of Roof Shingles How many bundles of roof shingles will you need to cover a 14 x 11 section of roof?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 1 4 f x 1 1 f =154. SQ FEET 9 (Roof Bundle) 4.62 rF bn

You can store a custom roof bundle coverage area by entering the new value then pressing s 9 (e.g., 5 0 f f s 9).

Drywall: Number of 4x 8 Sheets How many 4 x 8 drywall sheets do you need for a wall measuring 16 x 8?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 16fx8f= 4 (4x8 Sheet)

0. 128.
SQ FEET 4.00 Sh

Carpet: Length of Find the quantity of carpet needed to cover a floor that measures 12 6 x 10 in area.
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KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 12f6ix10f= 125. SQ FEET 5 (Carpet) 13.89 SQ YD 5 10.42 FEET (12 Ft ROLL) 5 9.62 FEET (13 Ft ROLL) 5 8.33 FEET (15 Ft ROLL) Concrete: Bags of Find the number of bags of concrete for a patio measuring 9 x 15 x 4.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 9fx15fx4i= 45. CU FEET 1 (Concrete) 67.50 BAG

You can store a custom concrete bag volume by entering the new value then pressing s 1 (e.g., 5 f f f s 1).

Bricks/Blocks: Number of, for a Wall Find the number of bricks, both face and paver, and concrete blocks needed to build a 14 x 8 wall.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 1 4 f x 8 f = 112. SQ FEET 2 (Brick) 768.00 F br (face bricks)

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2 504.00 P br (paver bricks) 2 112.00 SQ FEET 3 (Block) 126.00 bL (blocks)

You can store a custom block area by entering or solving for the new value then pressing s 3 (e.g., 6 i x 1 6 i = s 3).

Gravel: Tons of How much gravel (in tons) do you need to cover a 36 x 11 driveway 4 deep?
Note: Last two presses will display stored 1.5 Tons per Cubic Yard (default setting) and convert entered area (cu. ft) to Cubic Yards.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 36fx11fx4i= 132. CU FEET 0 (Gravel) 7.33 TN 0 STOR 1.50 TN/CU YD 0 4.89 CU YD

You can store a custom tons per cubic yard value by entering the new value, then pressing s 0 (e.g., 1 7 5 s 0).

Mulch: Number of Bags Find the number bags of mulch youll need to fill a volume of 2 6 x 12 x 3 deep.
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KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 2f6ix12fx3i= 7.5 CU FEET = (Mulch) 3.75 BAG

You can store a custom mulch bag volume by entering the new value, then pressing s = (e.g., 3 f f f s =).

FINDING THE COST OF MATERIALS

Cost of Concrete How much will 216 Cubic Feet of concrete cost, if the Cost Per Cubic Yard is quoted at $50?
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY

o 0. 216fff 216. CU FEET y 8. CU YD x 5 0 (Cost) 400.00 (Itll cost approx. $400) AUTO SHUT-OFF AND BATTERIES
Reset If your calculator should ever lock up, press Reset - a small hole located above the F key/upper right - using the end of a paper clip.

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Auto Shut-Off and Batteries

Auto Shut-Off: After 8-12 minutes of non-use. Batteries Included: Two LR-43 batteries. Battery-Life: 575 hours of actual use. To replace the batteries, use a small Phillips head screwdriver and unscrew the single screw in the center of the battery door, located on the back of the calculator Carefully remove the battery door, remove the old batteries from the clips and replace them with two new LR-43 batteries. Make sure the positive sides (+) are facing up. Replace the battery door and re-attach the screw. For complete Warranty, Repair and Return information, go to www.calculated.com Software copyrighted and licensed to Calculated Industries, by Construction Master Technologies, LLC, 2006. Users Guide copyrighted by Calculated Industries, 2006. ProjectCalc and Calculated Industries are registered trademarks of Calculated Industries, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Designed in the U.S.A. U.S. Patent 6,721,623 9/06

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