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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