Conversion Charts Conversion Charts
| To Convert: | To: | Multiply by: |
| Inches | Millimeters | 25.4 |
| Inches | Centimeters | 2.54 |
| Feet | Meters | 0.305 |
| Yards | Meters | 0.914 |
| Miles | Kilometers | 1.609 |
| Square inches | Square centimeters | 6.45 |
| Square feet | Square meters | 0.093 |
| Square yards | Square meters | 0.836 |
| Cubic inches | Cubic centimeters | 16.4 |
| Cubic feet | Cubic meters | 0.0283 |
| Cubic yards | Cubic meters | 0.765 |
| Pints (U.S.) | Liters | 0.473 (lmp. 0.568) |
| Quarts (U.S.) | Liters | 0.946 (lmp. 1.136) |
| Gallons (U.S.) | Liters | 3.785 (lmp. 4.546) |
| Ounces | Grams | 28.4 |
| Pounds | Kilograms | 0.454 |
| Tons | Metric tons | 0.907 |
| Millimeters | Inches | 0.039 |
| Centimeters | Inches | 0.394 |
| Meters | Feet | 3.28 |
| Meters | Yards | 1.09 |
| Kilometers | Miles | 0.621 |
| Square centimeters | Square | inches 0.155 |
| Square meters | Square feet | 10.8 |
| Square meters | Square yards | 1.2 |
| Cubic centimeters | Cubic inches | 0.061 |
| Cubic meters | Cubic feet | 35.3 |
| Cubic meters | Cubic yards | 1.31 |
| Liters | Pints (U.S.) | 2.114 (lmp. 1.76) |
| Liters | Quarts (U.S.) | 1.057 (lmp. 0.88) |
| Liters | Gallons (U.S.) | 0.264 (lmp. 0.22) |
| Grams | Ounces | 0.035 |
| Kilograms | Pounds | 2.2 |
| Metric tons | Tons | 1.1 |
Convert degrees Fahrenheit (F) to degrees Celsius (C) by following this simple formula: Subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature reading. Then mulitply that number by 5/9. For example, 77°F - 32 = 45. 45 × 5/9 = 25°C.
To convert degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit, multiply the Celsius temperature reading by 9/5, then add 32. For example, 25°C × 9/5 = 45. 45 + 32 = 77°F.
Nail lengths are identified by numbers from 4 to 60 followed by the letter “d,” which stands for “penny.” For general framing and repair work, use common or box nails. Common nails are best suited to framing work where strength is important. Box nails are smaller in diameter than common nails, which makes them easier to drive and less likely to split wood. Use box nails for light work and thin materials. Most common and box nails have a cement or vinyl coating that improves their holding power.
| Screw Size | Counterbore Diameter for Screw Head (in inches) | Clearance Hole for Screw Shank (in inches) | Pilot Hole Diameter | |
| Hard Wood (in inches) | Soft Wood (in inches) | |||
| #1 | 9.64 | 5.64 | 3.64 | 1.32 |
| #2 | 1.4 | 3.32 | 3.64 | 1.32 |
| #3 | 1.4 | 7.64 | 1.16 | 3.64 |
| #4 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.16 | 3.64 |
| #5 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 5.64 | 1.16 |
| #6 | 5.16 | 9.64 | 3.32 | 5.64 |
| #7 | 5.16 | 5.32 | 3.32 | 5.64 |
| #8 | 3.8 | 11.64 | 1.8 | 3.32 |
| #9 | 3.8 | 11.64 | 1.8 | 3.32 |
| #10 | 3.8 | 3.16 | 1.8 | 7.64 |
| #11 | 1.2 | 3.16 | 5.32 | 9.64 |
| #12 | 1.2 | 7.32 | 9.64 | 1.8 |