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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / October 2005inches to mm conversion problem...
Hi, currently I'm building the greatplanes extra 300S .40 I'm having troubles understanding the manual when it comes down to measurements. (not used working with "inches".... 1", 5",...3/4"...etc is not a problem. (I have a conversion chart) I have difficulties with measurements like this one: for example : 26-1/2" .....or 5-3/8" How should I understand this? What would be the size in mm for 26-1/2"? (knowing that 1" = 25.4 mm) I know it's a silly question but I really don't have a clue :-) Thanks in advance :-) Joris. > for example : 26-1/2" .....or 5-3/8" > > How should I understand this? 26.5 * 25.4 5.375 * 15.4  SignatureGrant Edwards grante Yow! VICARIOUSLY at experience some reason visi.com to LIVE!! > I have difficulties with measurements like this one: > > for example : 26-1/2" .....or 5-3/8" > > How should I understand this? It's simply 26 inches + 1/2 inch, or 26.5 inches 5 inches + 3/8 inch or 5.375 inches. > What would be the size in mm for 26-1/2"? (knowing that 1" = 25.4 mm) 673.1 millimeters Google will do these confersions for you! <http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=26+1%2F2+inches+in+mm&btnG=Search> SignatureSt. John simply put 26.5 (inches) times 25.4 (mm/inch) into a calculator... ou pops the answer. 673.1 mm The 26-1/2 = 26 + 1/2 = 26.5 Its a strange notation if looked a mathematicly... but just consider the - to be a decimal and then do th fractional calculation -- fhhuber50677 > simply put 26.5 (inches) times 25.4 (mm/inch) into a calculator... out > pops the answer. 673.1 mm > > The 26-1/2 = 26 + 1/2 = 26.5 Its a strange notation if looked at > mathematicly... but just consider the - to be a decimal and then do the > fractional calculation. this was indeed the problem. I thought the "-" was a "minus" So in fact, the "-" is a "+"....:-) I do prefer the "," :-) What's easier than 26,5"? Thx for al the help!! It is read as "26 and 1/2 inches" it is written with the dash 26-1/2 s the fraction is clearly visible, othewise it might be interpreted a 261/2 "two hundred sixty one divided by two" As the above poster said simply turn the fraction into a decimal ad the whole number and convert to mm. HT -- Majortomsk > simply turn the fraction into a decimal add > the whole number And then plug it into this handy dandy converter http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/reference/calc/index.html Dave Here's a link to a handy little conversion program that does mm to inches and a whole lot more. Download the "CONVERT" program. Its FREE. http://www.joshmadison.com/software/ Tom >Here's a link to a handy little conversion program that does mm to inches >and a whole lot more. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Tom Great little piece of software. I've been using "Convert" for a long time. Couldn't do without it now.....I don't think...... Ken Day Ted shuffled out of his cave and grunted these great (and sometimes not so great) words of knowledge: > Hi, > [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Joris. If you don't want to be running to the computer every few minutes for a conversion (or using the calculator ), most drafting supply stores have metal rulers (cork backed ) that have inches on one edge and millimeters on the other edge. I have seen them in 12", 18" and 24" lengths (they probably have longer lengths also ). I recently completed an AeroNaut kit (which is all in millimeters ) and the 18" ruler I have was a godsend. Hi all -- There is a simple convert program that you can file or place on your desktop; this little gem can convert anything to anything such as furlongs per fortnights to miles per hour! It can be downloaded from my Web Site -- got to 'Articles' and scroll down to Conversions, or I can send it to you as an attachment (it's only 453KB). Cheers -- \_________Lyman Slack________/ \_______Flying Gators R/C___/ \_____AMA 6430 LM____ / \___Gainesville FL_____/ Visit my Web Site at www.LymanSlack.com >> I'm having troubles understanding the manual when it comes down to >> measurements. (not used working with "inches".... And if you don't have a program handy, Google will convert almost anything. Type it into the search box in the format: 175mm to inches Substitute your number and units. I haven't tried to beat it, but so far I haven't found anything reasonable it can't convert... PCPhill > Hi all -- > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >>> I'm having troubles understanding the manual when it comes down to >>> measurements. (not used working with "inches".... |
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