Basic Mensuration
Basic Mensuration
MENSURATION
Measuring is a fundamental
operation that every craftsman should
know.
A craftsman should know how to
measure and use the different
standard and specific measuring tools
used in various trades.
English System- The unit of
01 measure is the foot.
A foot divided into 12 equal
parts called inch. An inch is 1
½ of a foot, which is
subdivided into 16 equal
graduations. Each part of a
unit is called 1/16 of an inch.
2. Metric System- the unit of measure is the
meter.
A meter is divided into 100 equal parts called the
centimeter. In a centimeter, there are 10
millimeters. The metric system is the International
Standard System of units.
METRIC CONVERSATION CHART
English to Metric
English Metric
inches(in) x 2.54 = centimeters
feet(ft) x 0.3 = meters
yards(yd) x 0.9 = meters
miles(mi) x 1.6 = kilometers
square inches(in2) x 6.5 = square centimeters
Square feet(ft2) x 0.1 = square meters
cubic feet(ft3) x 0.03 =
cubic meters
cords(cd x 3.6 = cubic
meters
quarts(qt) x 0.9 = liters
gallons(gal) x0.004 = liters
ounces(oz) x 28.4 =
grams
pounds(lb) x 0.5 =
kilograms
horsepower(hp x 0.7 =
kilowats
Metric to English
Metric English
12 inches = 1 foot
36 inches =1 yard
8 ounces = 1 cup
16 ounces or 2 cups =1 pint
32 ounces or 4 cups or 2 pints =1 quart
64 ounces or 8 cups or 4 pints or 2 quarts =1/2
gallon
128 ounces or 16 cups or 8 pints or 4 quarts = 1
gallon
DRAFTING TOOLS
AND EQUIPMENT
Drawing is formed by various combinations
of lines,thus,revealing what something
looks like.
It provides complete and accurate
information concerning the size, shape,
and other physical details.