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TLE Exploratory
Industrial Arts –
Carpentry
Quarter 4 – Module 3:
Perform Mensuration and
Calculation
(Week 3)
 What I Need to Know

This lesson is designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you perform
mensuration and calculation. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course.

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

Content Standards
A. demonstrate understanding of the concepts and underlying principles in
performing measurements and calculations.

Performance Standards
A. independently perform accurate measurements and calculations based on a
given task in carpentry.

Learning Competency:
1. Identify measuring instruments appropriate for a given task.

What I Know

Let us determine how much you already know about calculation and mensuration.

Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the best answer from
the choices below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What measuring tool with series of two or more rules joined into foldable?
A. Pull-push rule C. Zigzag rule
B. Ruler D. Protractor
2. What tool is used for layout angles?
A. Caliper C. Ruler
B. Compass D. Protractor
3. What tool with two metal legs used to lay out an arc, circle, or step-off
division on a line?
A. Caliper C. Divider
B. Try square D. Pull-push rule
4. What tool is used to test the squareness of adjacent surfaces?
A. Caliper C. Ruler
B. Try square D. Compass

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 5. Which measuring device is one meter in length?
A. Push-pull rule C. Ruler
B. Zigzag rule D. Meter stick
6. How many faces are in lumber?
A. 4 C. 5
B. 6 D. 7
7. What tool is used to measure diameter?
A. Caliper C. Ruler
B. Pull push rule D. Try square
8. Which of the following does this statement belong to, “Do not pull the steel
tape of a pull-push rule too much to avoid the coil spring from damage?”
A. DO’S C. Both A & B
B. DONT’S D. None of the above
9. What is the most important carpentry tool used to check the length of a
surface?
A. Measuring tool C. Boring tool
B. Holding tool D. Cutting tool
10. What are the 3 linear measurements obtained from the 6 faces of lumber?
A. Length C. Thickness/Height
B. Width D. All the above

What’s New

Measuring tools is important in carpentry tasks to perform various measurements.

Precautions must be observed to avoid potential accidents or injury and to reduce
broken or damaged tools due to mishandling.

What Is It

Measuring Tools

These are tools or instruments are used to obtain the accurate measurement of
quantities and dimensions of the materials.

Name Picture Uses

Caliper A tool used to measure the inside
and outside diameter of a circle.

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 Name Picture Uses
Zigzag rule A measuring tool with series of two
or more rules joined into foldable.

Pull-Push Rule A flexible tape that slides into a

material case and is used to measure
irregular and regular shapes.

Try Square A tool used to check the squareness

of adjacent surfaces.

Ruler A 12-inch or one-foot ruler that is

used for simple measurements.

Meter Stick A measuring device that is one meter

in length.

Protractor It is used for laying out angles.

Divider A tool with two metal legs used to

layout an arc, circle, or step-off
division on a line.

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 Name Picture Uses
Compass It is used to scribe arcs and circles
in metal wood.

It is important to regularly maintain measuring tools to ensure that they are properly
handled, clean, and visually inspected to prevent any accident at the workplace.

Handling of Measuring Instrument/Tools

DO’S
• Do visual inspection on measuring tools if there is no damage before storage.
• Clean or wipe measuring tools/instruments before returning to the storage
room.
• Oil the movable parts of the measuring tools such as zigzag rules, calipers,
dividers, and compasses to avoid stock-up.
• Make sure that grits like sand do not get inside the housing or case of a pull-
push rule to avoid wearing off the graduations.
• Check the lock of a pull-push rule if it is working.

DONT’S
• Do not wipe off edges of the steel tape of a pull-push rule with bare hands to
avoid injury.
• Do not pull the steel tape of a pull-push rule too much to avoid the coil spring
from damage.
• Do not use the caliper as tongs.

Linear Measurements for the 6 Faces of Lumber

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Lumber has 6 faces: 2 ends, 2 edges, and 2 surfaces. Hence, the linear
measurements obtained are:
1. End 1 to End 2 or A B = Length (L)
2. Edge 1 to Edge 2 or C D = Width (W)
3. Surface 1 to Surface 2 or E F =Thickness (T) or Height (H)

System of Measurements

The two systems of measurements are; the English and the Metric System. The
English System originated in England also known as the U.S. customary system of
measurement while the Metric System was developed in France and known as the S.
I. (International Standard).

I. (UNIT OF MEASURES) - LINEAR MEASUREMENT

ENGLISH METRIC

Yard (yd) Meter (m)

Foot (ft) / (’) decimeter 1/10 meter (dm)
Inch (in.) / (’’) centimeter 1/100 meter (cm)

millimeter 1/1000 meter (mm)

II. READING OF MEASUREMENTS

A. Reading the inch

The inch is divided into segments called graduations. Each graduation
represents a measurement in form of a proper fraction. The inch can be
divided into 16, 8, 4, and 2, equal parts.

Note: The illustration above is not the actual length of an inch.

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 A. Reading the centimeter and millimeter

III. CONVERTING FRACTION TO DECIMAL

In converting fractions to decimals, divide the numerator by its denominator
whether it is a proper, improper, or a mixed fraction.

Sample Solutions:

A. Proper fraction 2/5 = 0.4

B. Improper fraction 11/3 = 3.66

C. Mixed fraction 2 ½ = 2.5

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IV. CONVERTING UNITS OF MEASURE

GUIDE TABLE IN UNIT CONVERSION

English t English 1 foot = 12 inches

o
Metric t Metric 1 meter = 10 decimeters
o 1 dm = 10 centimeters
1 cm = 10 millimeters

English t Metric 1 inch = 2.54 cm

o 1 inch = 25.4 mm
1 foot = 30.48 cm
t
Metric o English 1 meter = 3.28 feet
1 meter = 39.37 inches

Sample Solutions in Unit Conversion

A. Foot to inches

3 ft = inches

Solution: Multiply 3ft by 12 inches / ft = 36 inches

B. Inch to feet

48 inches = Feet

Solution: Divide 48 inches by 12 inches / feet = 4feet

C. Centimeter to millimeter

22 cm = millimeters

Solution: Multiply 22 cm by 10 mm / cm = 220mm

D. Millimeter to centimeter

220 mm = centimeter

Solution: Divide 220 mm by 10 mm / cm = 22cm

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 E. Inch to centimeter

6 inches = centimeter

Solution: Multiply 6 inches by 2.54 cm / inch = 15.24 cm

F. Centimeter to Inches

15.24 cm = inches

Solution: Divide 15.24 cm by 2.54 cm / inch = 6 inches

Ways of Taking Dimensions

1. Measure end to end of

the stock with a tool.

2. Measure edge to edge

with a tool.

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 3. Measure the outside
diameter of an object
using a caliper.

4. Measure the inside

diameter of an object
with a caliper.

5. Measure the
squareness of the object
using try square.

Calculating Board Foot of Lumber

Although the International System (SI) or Metric System had already superseded
the English System of measure, the board foot as a unit of measure for determining
the volume of lumber is still being used by the furniture & cabinet maker and
construction industry. This is because lumber is sold in terms of board foot.

A board foot is one square foot of lumber of one inch thick.

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The formula used in computing board foot is:

Board foot (Bd. Ft.) = T x W x L

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Where:

T = Thickness in inches W= Width in inches

L = Length in feet

Note: This formula is being used for sawed wood of commercial dimension.

Example: Compute the board foot of lumber whose dimension is 2” x 4’’ x 12”

Step 1. Identify the given data.

Given. T = 2”

W = 4”

L = 12”

Step 2. Determine what is being asked.

Find the Bd. Ft. = ?

Step 3. State the formula.

Formula: Bd. Ft. = T x W x L

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 Step 4. Substitute the given data in the formula, then solve.

Solution:

Bd. Ft. = T x W x L
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= 2”x 4” x 12”
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= 96”
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= 8 Bd. Ft.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Enumerate the 6 faces of lumber and the 3 linear measurements

obtained. Use your answer sheet to answer this activity.

A. 6 Faces of lumber
1. _____________________
2. _____________________
3. _____________________
4. _____________________
5. _____________________
6. _____________________

B. 3 Linear measurements obtain from the 6 faces of lumber

1. _____________________
2. _____________________
3. _____________________

What I Can Do

Show that you learned something by doing this activity!

Directions: Compute the number of board feet of lumber with the following
dimensions.

1) 2” x 6” x 12” 4) 2” x 12” x 8”
2) 3” x 4” x 10” 5) 4” x 4” x 18”
3) 2” x 2” x 16”

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 What’s More

Directions: Convert the following. Use a separate sheet to answer this activity.

1) 10 ft = ___________inches
2) 36 inches = ___________Feet
3) 8 cm = ___________millimeters
4) 4 inches = ___________centimeter
5) 2 cm = ___________inches

Assessment

Use a separate sheet in answering the test. Be sure to write the following:
Name: ________________________________ Grade and Section: ______________________
Subject: ______________________________ Lesson Title: _____________________________

Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the best answer from
the choices below.

1. Which system of measurement is originated in England that is also known as

the U.S. customary system?
A. English system C. England system
B. Metric system D. Meter system
2. Which unit of measure does NOT belong to the metric system of measurement?
A. Yard C. Meter
B. Centimeter D. Decimeter
3. How many inches are there in 2 feet?
A. 12 inches C. 36 inches
B. 24 inches D. 26 inches
4. What is the equivalent of 72 inches to feet?
A. 4 feet C. 12 feet
B. 6 feet D. 24 feet
5. What is the value of 20 centimeters to millimeters?
A. 200 millimeters C. 2000 millimeters
B. 20 millimeters D. 210 millimeters
6. Convert 20 meters to centimeters.
A. 200 centimeters C. 20 000 centimeters
B. 2000 centimeters D. 200 000 centimeters
7. What is the value of 4 decimeters to centimeters?
A. 400 centimeters C. 4000 centimeters
B. 40 centimeters D. 40 000 centimeters
8. What is 3/5 in decimal form?
A. 0.6 C. 3.5
B. 0.66 D. 0.35

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9. What is the equivalent of 9/4 in decimal form?
A. 0.4 C. 0.22
B. 0.44 D. 2.25
10. What is the equivalent of 5 5/7 in decimal form?
A. 6.4 C. 5.57
B. 64 D. 5.71
11. What is 4”x8”x10” to board feet?
A. 26.46 C. 26.67
B. 27.66 D. 26.68
12. What is 4”x6”x12” to board feet?
A. 22 C. 26
B. 24 D. 28
13. Which country the metric system of measurement is originated that is also
known as the S.I. (International Standard)?
A. England C. France
B. Rome D. Germany
14. What is the equivalent of 2 3/4 in decimal form?
A. 2.13 C. 2.50
B. 0.275 D. 2.75
15. How many centimeters are there in 1 inch?
A. 10 C. 2.54
B. 25.4 D. 4

Answer Key

THICKNESS OR HEIGHT
SURFACE 2 /
3. SURFACE 1 TO
WIDTH
2. EDGE 1 TO EDGE 2 / 5. 0.78 inches
LENGTH 4. 10.16 cm
1. END 1 TO END 2 / 3. 80 mm
B. 2. 3 feet
1. 119.99 inches
What’s More
6. SURFACE 2
5. SURFACE 1 5. 24 Bd. Ft.
4. EDGE 2 4. 16 Bd. Ft.
3. EDGE 1 3. 5.33 Bd. Ft.
2. END 2 2. 10 Bd. Ft.
1. END 1 1. 12 Bd. Ft
A. What I can do
What I have learned

Reference

DepEd (n.d.). Learning Module on Carpentry NC II (Exploratory Course in Technology

and Livelihood Education. Grade 7 and Grade 8.

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