Basic Dimensional Math

Dimensional Math and Conversions Tutorial Video

The following examples will demonstrate how to solve basic dimensional math problems.

Examples:

1. Adding dimensions.

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11 [Inch] [+] 2 [Feet] 1 [Inch] [=] 3 FEET - 0 INCH
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5 [Feet] 7 [Inch] 1 [/] 2 [+] 18 [Feet] 8 [Inch] [=] 24 FEET - 3 1/2 INCH


2. Subtracting dimensions.

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11 [Feet] 7 [Inch] 1 [/] 2 [-] 3 [Feet] [=] 8 FEET - 7 1/2 INCH
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81 [Inch] [-] 32 [Inch] [=] 49 INCH


3. Multiplying dimensions.

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5 [Feet] 3 [Inch] [×] 11 [Feet] 6 [Inch] 1 [/] 2 [=] 60.59375
SQUARE FEET
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2 [Feet] 7 [Inch] [×] 10 [=] 25 FEET 10 INCH


4. Dividing dimensions.

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30 [Feet] 4 [Inch] [÷] 7 [Inch] [=] 52.
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20 [Feet] 3 [Inch] [÷] 9 [=] 2 FEET - 3 INCH


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