Victor C5000 User manual

Materials Estimator
Calculator (C5000)
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Entering Dimensions. .. 3
Basic Math Functions w/ Dimensions ... 4
Converting Between Dimensions ... 6
Area and Volume Calculations ... 8
Bricks / Blocks Calculations ... 10
Concrete Calculations ... 12
Gravel Calculations ... 13
Board Calculations ... 14
Fencing Calculations ... 15
Lumber Estimations ... 16
Flooring Calculations ... 17
Studs Calculations ... 18
Drywall Sheets ... 19
Tile Calculations ... 20
Paint Estimations ... 22
Cost of Materials ... 23
Default Settings ... 24
Using Memory Function ... 25
Paperless Tape Function .... 26
Error Messages ... 27
Auto Power Off / Battery ... 27
Warranty ... 28

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Entering Linear, Square and Cubic Dimensions
LINEAR DIMENSIONS
Example: Enter 6 Feet 4-13/16 Inches.
6Feet 4-13/16Inch
SQUARE AND CUBIC DIMENSIONS
Example: Enter 54 Square Feet. Enter 54 Cubic
54CU Feet
54SQ Feet
0
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
On/C On/C
On/C On/C
6
Feet
4
Inch
13/16
5 4
Feet Feet
5 4
Feet Feet Feet
Default Settings ... 24
Using Memory Function ... 25
Paperless Tape Function .... 26
Error Messages ... 27
Auto Power Off / Battery ... 27
Warranty ... 28

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ADDITION
Example: Add 3 Feet 6 Inches and 4-13/16 Inches.
3Feet 10-13/16Inch
3Feet 6Inch
SUBTRACTION
Example: Subtract 11 Inches from 4 Feet 2 Inches.
3Feet 3Inch
4Feet 2Inch
Basic Math Functions with Dimensions
3
Feet
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
On/C On/C
6+
Inch
4
Inch
13 / 16=
4
Feet
–
2
Inch
1 1
Inch
=
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MULTIPLICATION
Example: Multiply 14 Feet by 5 Feet.
14Feet
70SQ Feet
1 4
Feet
×
5
Feet
=
7Feet 6Inch
3Feet 9Inch
7
DIVISION
Example: Divide 7 Feet 6 Inches by 2.
Feet
6
Inch
÷
2=
PERCENTAGE CALCULATIONS
Example: Find 20% of 600 Feet.
60 0
Feet
×2 0
%
120Feet 0Inch
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Converting Between Dimensions
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
On/C On/C
13Feet
4.333333YD
13Feet
156Inch
3.962M
396.24CM
3962.4MM
1 3
Feet
Conv Yds
Conv Inch
Conv
m
Conv
cm
Conv
mm
Conv Feet
Note: When performing multiple conversions, you only have to press the key once.
Conv

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CONVERTING FEET-INCH-FRACTIONS TO DECIMAL FEET OR INCHES
Example: Convert 10 Feet 8-1/2 Inches to Decimal Feet.
Then convert back to Feet-Inch-Fractions. Then to Inch Fractions & Decimal Inch
1 0
Feet
8
Inch
1/2
Conv Feet
Feet
Inch
Inch
10Feet 8-1/2Inch
10.70833Feet
10Feet 8-1/2Inch
128-1/2Inch
128.5Inch
Note: When performing multiple conversions, you only have to press the key once.
Note: Use this same method to convert between square and cubic dimensions.
Conv

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SQUARE AREA (x2)
Example: The area of a room with sides measuring 6 Feet 8 Inches
44.44444SQ Feet
Area & Volume Calculations
6
Feet
8
Inch Conv
%
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
On/C On/C
AREA OF A RECTANGULAR ROOM (LxW)
Example: The area of a room measuring 10 Feet 6 Inches by 17 Feet 11 Inches
10Feet 6Inch
188.125SQ Feet
10
Feet
6
Inch
×
1
Feet Inch
71 1 =

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RECTANGULAR CONTAINERS (LxWxH)
Example: What is the volume of a rectangular container that measures 3 Feet by
2 Feet 10-5/8 Inches by 2 Feet 2 Inches?
3Feet
2Feet 10-5/8Inch
18.75521 CU Feet*
3
Feet
×
2
Feet
1 0
Inch
5 / 8 ×
2
Feet
2
Inch
=
1. Find volume in Cubic Feet:
2. Convert to Cubic Yards
Conv Yds
0.694637CU YD
*If “Volume Display Format” Preference Setting is set to Cubic Yards or Cubic Meters, result will display accordingly.

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Number of Bricks / Blocks for a Wall
Example: How many bricks, both face and paver, and concrete blocks are
needed to build a wall that is 14 Feet long by 8 Feet high? Add a 5% waste
allowance for the number of blocks.
Bricks / Blocks Calculations
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
On/C On/C
112SQ Feet
FACE 768.00
PAVR 504.00
1. Find the number of bricks required:
1
Feet
×8
Feet
=
Conv
Concrete (Brick)
4
Concrete