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Can I measure cubic feet/yards with inches as the depth?
Can I measure cubic feet/yards with inches as the depth?

This article explains how to have Buildxact measure volume using inches as the depth.

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Written by Dan C
Updated over a week ago

When conducting a volume takeoff in cubic feet or cubic yards, it is not uncommon for users to want to express the depth in inches rather than feet. Fortunately, there is a straightforward way to do this in Buildxact. Just input the fraction of a foot that corresponds to the desired inches.

For example, in the image below, the desired depth is 6 inches. To indicate this accurately, we have entered 0.5ft, and you can see that Buildxact has converted it to 6 inches on the label next to the drawn shape.

The table below details common conversions. However, if you encounter a measurement not listed, the process involves dividing the number of inches by 12 to obtain the equivalent in feet as a decimal.

Inches | Fractional Equivalent

Inches

Feet - Fraction

Feet - Decimal

1

1/12

0.083333

2

1/6

0.166667

3

1/4

0.25

4

1/3

0.333333

5

5/12

0.416667

6

1/2

0.5

7

7/12

0.583333

8

2/3

0.666667

9

3/4

0.75

10

5/6

0.833333

11

11/12

0.916667

We are here to assist you every step of the way. If you have any questions or require further assistance, simply click on the "Need Help" button within Buildxact.

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