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

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112SQ Feet
BLKS 126.00
B-AR 128SQ Inch
2. Find the number of blocks required (and check block size):
1
Feet
×8
Feet
=
4
Block
Block (Block Size)
STORED
3. Add a 5% waste allowance:
112SQ Feet
BLKS 126.00
1
Feet
×8
Feet
=
4
Block
+5
%
132.3
Note:You can store a custom block area by entering or solving for the new value then pressing
For Example: Perform a Clear All ( ) to return to default.
Stor
Block
6
Inch
×16
Stor
Block
Inch Conv
×

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Concrete Calculations
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
On/C On/C
Number of Bags of Concrete
Example: Find the number of bays of concrete required for a patio measuring
10 Feet by 12.5 Feet x 4 Inches.
1.54321CU YD
BAGS 62.50 (80 Lb)
1 0
Feet
×1 2
.
5
Feet
×
Inch
4=
BAGS 83.33 (60 Lb)
BAGS 125.00 (40 Lb)
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
Note: Concrete settings are limited to calculations in bags weighing 80, 60, or 40 pounds.

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Gravel Estimations
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
On/C On/C
Tons of Gravel
Example: How much gravel (in tons) is required to cover a driveway that is
40 Feet long by 12 Feet wide by 4 Inches deep?
5.925926CU YD
0
Feet
×1 2
Feet
×
Inch
4=
4
WGHT 8.89Ton
Gravel
Gravel
Gravel
1. 5 Ton Per CU YD
VOL 5.925926CU YD
Note:You can store a custom block area by entering or solving for the new value then pressing
For Example: Perform a Clear All ( ) to return to default.
Stor
Gravel
1
.
2
5
Stor
Gravel
Conv
×

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Board and Lumber Calculations
Deck: Number of Boards
Example: Find the number of boards required to build an 8 Feet by 12 Feet deck.
Feet
×1 2
Feet
=
8
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
Deck
96SQ Feet
BDS 17. (12 Ft)
BDS 21. (10 Ft)
BDS 26. (8 Ft)
BDS 11. (20 Ft)
BDS 12. (18 Ft)
BDS 13. (16 Ft)
BDS 15. (14 Ft)
BDoc 5-11/16Inch
STORED
Note:You can store a custom block area by entering or solving for the new value then pressing
For Example: Perform a Clear All ( ) to return to default.
5
Stor
Conv
×
Inch
Deck
Deck
Stor
Deck

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Fence Boards, Posts, and Rails
Example: Find the number of fence boards, posts, and rails required for a fence
with a distance of 54 Feet 6 Inches.
Feet
6
Inch
5 4
Fence
Fence
Fence
Fence
Fence
Fence
54Feet 6Inch
BDS 116.
POST 8.
2-RL 14.
3-RL 21.
P-oc 8Feet 0Inch
BDoc 5-11/16Inch
STORED
STORED
Note:You can store a custom Post On-center by entering or solving for the new value then pressing
For Example: Perform a Clear All ( ) to return to default.
5
Stor
Conv
×
Feet
Fence
Stor
Fence

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Board Feet: Lumber Estimation
The default entry format for board feet is“Inch x Inch x Feet.” You can also
convert cubic values (voulme) to board feet.
Example: Enter board sizes and calculate board feet for measurements of
2 Inches by 4 Inches by 14 Feet.
BDFT 9.333333
2×4×1 4
BdFt
Example: Enter cubic feet and convert to board feet for 150 cubic feet.
120CU FEET
1
BdFt
0
Feet Feet Feet
BDFT 1440
2

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Flooring Calculations
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
On/C On/C
Length of Flooring
Example: Find the length of ooring required to cover a oor that measures
12 Feet 6 Inches by 18 Feet in area.
1 2
Feet
6
Inch
×1
Feet
=
225.SQ FEET
8
LNTH 18.75FEET (12 Ft)
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring
LNTH 17.31FEET (13 Ft)
LNTH 15.00FEET (15 Ft)
LNTH 37.50FEET (6 Ft)

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Studs Calculations
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
On/C On/C
Number of Studs
Example: How many 16 Inch On-center studes are required for a wall that is
15 Feet 6 Inches in length?
1
Feet
6
Inch
5
Studs
15FEET 6INCH
STUD 13.*
You can store a custom Stud On-center by entering the new value then pressing
For Example: Perform a Clear All ( ) to return to default.
Stor
Conv
×
Stor
*Automatically includes one stud for the end.
Studs
Studs
Inch
1 6

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Drywall Sheets
Remember to press to clear entries in between problems.
On/C On/C
Number of Drywall Sheets
Example: How many drywall sheets are needed for an 8 Feet tall room mea-
suring 12 Feet by 15 Feet? For sheets measuring 4x8, 4x9, 4x10, and 4x12
1 2
Feet
432.SQ FEET
4X8 13.50
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring
Flooring
4X9 12.00
4X10 10.80
4X12 9.00
+
1
Feet
5
1 2
Feet
+
+1
Feet
×
Feet
8=
Conv
(Sheets)
5
Flooring 432.SQ FEET

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Tile Calculations
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On/C On/C
Number of Tiles, Preset Sizes
Example: How many 18 Inch tiles (with a 10% waste allowance) are required to
cover a oor measuring 12 Feet by 16 Feet? Assume a grout width of 1/8 Inch.
1 / 8
Stor
Tile (Grout Width) GRT 0-1/8Inch
STORED
192.SQ FEET
TILE 92.58 (18 in)
211.2SQ FEET
Continuous presses of display the number of Tiles for the following sizes:
18” ; 16” ; 13” ; 12” ; 10” ; 8” ; 6” ; 4” ; 2” ; 1” ; 24”
Tile
1 2
Feet
1
Feet
×6=
+10
%
Tile