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Introduction to Construction Math Flashcards

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  1. How many 16-inch pieces can be cut from an 8-foot board (ignoring blade width)?

    Answer: 6 pieces

    8 feet = 96 inches. 96 / 16 = 6 pieces.

  2. What is a board foot?

    Answer: A measurement equal to 1" thick x 12" wide x 12" long

    A board foot equals 1" x 12" x 12" (144 cubic inches) of lumber volume.

  3. What is the circumference of a 6-inch diameter pipe? (Use pi = 3.14)

    Answer: 18.84 inches

    C = pi x d = 3.14 x 6 = 18.84 inches.

  4. If 2.5 meters approximately equals how many feet? (1 meter = 3.28 feet)

    Answer: 8.2 feet

    2.5 x 3.28 = 8.2 feet.

  5. What is the decimal equivalent of 3/16 of an inch?

    Answer: 0.1875 inches

    3 / 16 = 0.1875 inches.

  6. A room is 12 ft x 15 ft with 8-ft ceilings. What is the volume?

    Answer: 1,440 cubic feet

    Volume = 12 x 15 x 8 = 1,440 cubic feet.