Relative Measurements
Making good guesses using what's at hand (including your hand)
Donald Haas | Make Vol. 16- 2008 | Pdf | 1 pgs | .3 mb
Having the right tool for the job is important, but
sometimes you have to work with what's available.
Relative measurements can be just as accurate as
standard measurements. Memorize the dimensions
of a few common items that you usually have with
you or readily available, and you're set.
I know that with my arms stretched out to the
sides, my fingertips are 6' apart; great for measuring
rope or a rough estimate of a room size. A dollar bill
is 6 1/8" x 2 1/8", a credit/debit/gift card is 3.370"
x 2 1/8", a business card is 3 1/2" x 2", a quarter
has a 0.955" diameter. Most floortiles are 12" x 12"
while ceiling tiles are 2' x 4'. Remember.
it's all relative.
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