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CALCULATING YARDAGE FOR
SQUARES, TRIANGLES,
AND DIAMONDS
The following keys are used to calcu-
late the Yardage required for Squares,
1/2 Square Triangles, 1/4 Square
Triangles, and Diamonds (45˚ and 60˚).
Additionally, these keys can also be
used to calculate the quantity that can
be cut from a given size of fabric. For
example, if you have a Yard of fabric,
you can calculate how many Squares,
Triangles, or Diamonds can be cut
from that piece of fabric.
Note: These are “smart” keys that allow you to
enter a unitless value, a Length, or an area. If a
Length is entered, the fabric area is calculated
based on the stored Fabric Width and they cal-
culate a quantity. If a unitless value is entered,
this entry is assumed to be the Number of
Squares and they calculate the Yardage
required.
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Enters the Length of a Square’s size
(e.g., enter
2 i ß
to store a
2 Inch x 2 Inch Square size).
Note: Square size is a semi-permanent value
(that means, it does not clear until you turn off
your calculator, or until you enter a new value).
