Architect Scale & Multipliers
Convert 57'-7" to inches
691
This view shows you the general information about the land you will be working on. (e.x. property lines, location of structures, view from above)
Site/Plot Plan
Pi rounded to the nearest thousandths place
3.142
This type of branch circuit is used for lighting and small, portable devices or appliances.
General Lighting Circuit
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Article 250
186" converted to feet-inches format
15'-6"
This print view will show you the size of the breakers in the distribution panel.
Panel Schedule
The formula for finding the Circumference of a circle.
C=2(pi)(r) or C=(pi)(d)
This type of branch circuit is used for computers, servers and other special equipment.
Dedicated Circuit
This article covers Luminaires
Article 410
The Actual horizontal dimension is 33'-7" and the Reduced horizontal measurement is 16'-8".
What is the scale multiplier rounded to the nearest thousandths place ?
2.015
This view shows you the perspective from a defined cut within the structure.
Section View
This formula will give you the area of a right triangle.
A=1/2(L)(W)
You would plug a coffeemaker or toaster into this type of circuit.
General Appliance Circuit
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The Actual vertical dimension is 23'-5" and the Reduced vertical measurement is 12'-2".
What is the reduced value as a percentage rounded to the nearest hundredth of a percent?
51.96%
This view will show you the height of features or objects on the plans.
Elevation View
WITHOUT using a calculator, what is
9/10 divided by 3/8 ?
36/15 or 2 6/15
You would need this type of branch circuit to supply your electric clothes dryer in the laundry room.
Individual Circuit
This article covers Type MC (Metal-Clad) cable
Article 330
A bedroom length on a reduced print measures as 9'-3".
If the scale multiplier provided for length is 1.7027, what is the actual length of the bedroom rounded to the nearest whole inch?
15'-9"
If you were looking to find out where the fans, HVAC equipment and lighting will run, you could find the answer on these plans.
WITHOUT using a calculator, what is
431.9 divided by 3.5 ?
123.4
Most lighting circuits are done with this size and type of conductor.
Size 12 or 14 NM copper cable
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Article 430