Feet, inches and fractions: a worked calculation
Add and subtract construction measurements without treating inches as decimals. Follow a feet-and-inches example, then check it in Onsite Math.
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Construction math,
worked through.
Follow the units, check the assumptions and verify the answer before using it on a job.
Concrete slab volume: feet, inches and cubic yards
Calculate a rectangular slab volume with a worked 12 × 10 ft example, thickness conversion and a separate waste allowance.
Equal spacing between posts: gaps versus centres
Work through equal clear gaps between posts and distinguish them from centre-to-centre spacing before laying out a run.