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Number of Blocks, Based on Calculated Perimeter
Calculate the wall’s perimeter if the length is 30 feet and width 45
feet. Then, find the number of blocks required. Add a 3% waste
allowance.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Find wall area:
o o 0.
3 0 f l LNTH 30 FEET 0 INCH
4 5 f W WDTH 45 FEET 0 INCH
2. Find the perimeter:
W W W PER 150 FEET 0 INCH
3. Find the number of blocks for the displayed perimeter, and add
3% waste allowance:
Ç l BLKS 112.50
+ 3 % 115.875
(116 Blocks)
Number of Blocks, Based on Length
Calculate the number of blocks required for a length of 20 feet.
KEYSTROKE DISPLAY
1. Enter length then convert to number of blocks:
o o 0.
2 0 f Ç l BLKS 15.
2. Display the stored on-center*:
l BLK STORED 16 INCH
*The calculator will calculate the number of blocks based on the entered length and
stored on-center.
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