Dude I have more plan readings for more learning. Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to electrical & you will find them in there. I think I made 4 different ones....? Let me know!
Ha! My pleasure for assisting you with show & tell! I have more videos on how to read a set of plans if interested...? Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll through the many DIY topics I have there for more learning! You can scroll down to something like how to read a set of plans or something like that to see more on how to read a set of drawings. Trust me when I say you will learn all kinds of things just by being in the playlists area & reading all the DIY titles/topics I have waiting to teach YOU more! Try it...
I never liked using the architect scale since if you accidentally read the wrong side then you just messed yourself all up for ordering materials, etc.. With the tape measure I always knew what I should do...
You can measure either way for most cases since it's only half an inch difference. Now if you were actually building a wall from scratch for a hallway let's say & you really want a finished clearance of 3 feet for instance then you will have to allow for the drywall on both walls when laying out the walls. If you are just measuring for where you want to put electrical outlets then get it close....
I design and draft electrical plans. I'm not very keen in imperial units of measurement. Whenever I see imperial scales like this one I do the following 1/4" = 1'-0" converts to 1/4 " = 12" converts to 1" = 4*12" converts to 1:48 this scale factor is impartial to any units of measure and easier for me to comprehend. You can use any units of measure and multiply this scale factor to what you're using to measure, be it a thumb or what have you.
If the draftsman is over 2 yrs old the dwgs should have all the dimensions you need. In areas that are to small to see clearly at the base, scale 1/4"=1', you create a detail at a larger scale. I have been in the biz (construction and design) for over 30 yrs and never, ever had to whip out a scale much less a tape to measure a room like you did in the vid.
Working at Pacific glazing contractors been working there for a year now and it's great learned how to read a tape measure and it's awesome and glad I'm doing it
Glad this video helped you out. I have a few more videos like this one, if you want to learn more. They should be close to where you saw this video, on my channel. Look for them. Joe :0
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. I have a few other videos for reading a tape measure & reading plans. Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists then scroll down to tool time & how to read plans for more videos. Thanks for stopping by!
I have 3 other plan videos. Go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to electrical & they will be in there. Not exactly what you were looking for but you might learn more for sure anyway!
Dude thanks so much for checking out this video. I have more plan reading videos if you want to learn more, Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists then scroll down to how to read a set of plans & they will all be there. I have lots of DIY topics on my channel as well. You will find them all in the playlists area so check those out to save more money around the house. Try it!
Even though the drafter (which was not me) did not put quotation marks, he did show enough so you know that the plan is 1/4" per foot & that's what's important. I like using a tape since it's always close by. I don't really trust using a ruler since I don't use one, you could get screwed up by reading the wrong side of the ruler, etc., especially if it's one of the triangle type rulers that have different readings on them. You read the wrong line & you just did a boo boo. Joe :0
@@nikospido3000 If on your plans if you happen to see that your plans say 1/4" equals a foot for reading that particular plan sheet says 1/4" equals a foot, then that would mean each 1/16" equals 3 inches since there are 4 16ths in a quarter inch...make sense? So then that would mean 3 inches per 16th of an inch since there are 12 inches in a foot so if you have 4 equal parts of 12 inches you would then have 4....3 inch parts for each 16th of an inch on the plans when you are reading the plans....see what I mean? That's only for plan sheets that may say 1/4" equals a foot as some plan sheets could say 1/8" equals a foot depending on how large your floor plan takes to fill up plan sheet. If it was 1/8" equals a foot then 16th of an inch would then equal 6 inches. See? Because there is 2 16ths for an 8th of an inch on reading a tape measure. Let me know if you understand. Thanks for stopping by!
@@nikospido3000 Hey also if you are on my main RUclips channel page you could click on playlists & scroll down to tools I think then find how to read a tape measure & I have a few videos for that too. Take care & good luck with your project & plan reading......I also have more videos for how to read a set of plans. Not sure where those are in the playlists area though. Could be under electrical?
Awesome dude. Thanks for letting me know. I have at least 3 other electrical drawing videos if you want to see & learn more. Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to electrical & they will be in there. Thanks!
Nice job. Thanks for letting me know. If you still want to see how to read electrical plans better I have 3 other videos for more learning! Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to electrical & they should be in there. Thanks for stopping by!
The drafter didn't put the quotation mark after the 1/4 on the scale. Naughty drafter. Since a contractor will always carry a tape measure, it's good to show how to measure a plan using a tape rather than a scale.
Ever hear of a "Scale" ? It is a ruler like tool, they're made in 6" and 12" sizes and you turn to the scaleyou need in this vid 1/4"=1'-0" and read the dimension, you don't use a 'tape measure' and have to calculate.
1. There is a thing called a "SCALE" looks like a ruler w several different sizes so you can read the distance by turning to the corresponding SCALE. 2. Every electrician I have ever worked w attaches the outlet box to the nearest stud in the approximate location. They eyeball it. 3. Who is your target audience??? A 2 yr old?
I wanted to show viewers how to read the plans if they didn't have a scale. There's not many contractors I know who whip out a scale out on a jobsite, out of their nailbag. My target audience are viewers who don't know how to read a set of plans at all & they want to learn the basics. Thanks for commenting. Joe :0
Glad I could assist! I have 3 other reading plan videos that you might be interested as well. Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to electrical. Thanks!
This particular plan is 1/4" equals 1 foot. Look at the video again & I go over that for a bit on this particular video. I have seen some plans that say 1/8" equals 1 foot. It will just depend so very important to look at whatever plan sheet you are on as not all plan sheets are created equal. For more plan reading you can always go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists then scroll down to how to read a set of plans or something like that & you should find them there. Thanks for stopping by!
Not sure about that as I have never had to read metric! I have 8 more plan reading videos if you want to learn more...? go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to plan readings or something like that. Thanks for stopping by!
Man... I love it when someone can explain something so well that a 5 year old would understand... HE'S AWESOME!!!!
That was the point! LMAO Thanks for your message for sure!
Dude I have more plan readings for more learning. Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to electrical & you will find them in there. I think I made 4 different ones....? Let me know!
I was that kid in school that needed more pictures than words in a book lol Thank you, for the informative video Sir!
Ha! My pleasure for assisting you with show & tell! I have more videos on how to read a set of plans if interested...? Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll through the many DIY topics I have there for more learning! You can scroll down to something like how to read a set of plans or something like that to see more on how to read a set of drawings. Trust me when I say you will learn all kinds of things just by being in the playlists area & reading all the DIY titles/topics I have waiting to teach YOU more! Try it...
For that reason alone, I always like to use a tape measure when reading a set of plans &/or making lists, etc.. Thanks again for your comments. Joe :0
I like the way you bypassed a regular architect scale, learned something new. Thank You
I never liked using the architect scale since if you accidentally read the wrong side then you just messed yourself all up for ordering materials, etc.. With the tape measure I always knew what I should do...
Hey joe, when you measure off the inside walls is that referring to rough walls (studs)
You can measure either way for most cases since it's only half an inch difference. Now if you were actually building a wall from scratch for a hallway let's say & you really want a finished clearance of 3 feet for instance then you will have to allow for the drywall on both walls when laying out the walls. If you are just measuring for where you want to put electrical outlets then get it close....
Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated. Joe :0
hi videojoeknnows,I like your videos,I'm glad I found you.i don't know how to read those before.i appreciate it.
+GalaXy808 Hey so glad you found my videos. Anytime you have a howto question please let me know. I am here for you...! Joe :0
I design and draft electrical plans. I'm not very keen in imperial units of measurement. Whenever I see imperial scales like this one I do the following 1/4" = 1'-0" converts to 1/4 " = 12" converts to 1" = 4*12" converts to 1:48 this scale factor is impartial to any units of measure and easier for me to comprehend. You can use any units of measure and multiply this scale factor to what you're using to measure, be it a thumb or what have you.
Thanks for stopping by!
If the draftsman is over 2 yrs old the dwgs should have all the dimensions you need. In areas that are to small to see clearly at the base, scale 1/4"=1', you create a detail at a larger scale. I have been in the biz (construction and design) for over 30 yrs and never, ever had to whip out a scale much less a tape to measure a room like you did in the vid.
Interesting. Thanks for your comments. Joe :0
Working at Pacific glazing contractors been working there for a year now and it's great learned how to read a tape measure and it's awesome and glad I'm doing it
Awesome job to hear you're doing it! Still at it? Keep it going yo!
Glad this video helped you out. I have a few more videos like this one, if you want to learn more. They should be close to where you saw this video, on my channel. Look for them. Joe :0
VideoJoeKnows can you pls make some more videos, thanks this is really very helpfull
THIS is the video i was looking for 🔥🔥 thank you
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. I have a few other videos for reading a tape measure & reading plans. Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists then scroll down to tool time & how to read plans for more videos. Thanks for stopping by!
hello please provide the video how to read civil and mechanical design data
I have 3 other plan videos. Go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to electrical & they will be in there. Not exactly what you were looking for but you might learn more for sure anyway!
According to the video 3/16 to an inch, each 1/16 = 4inches?
Every 1/16” = 4” on a 1/4” scale
Yes...every 1/16" would equal 4 inches...good!
Actually every 1/16" on a 1/4" scale would be 3"...
Good explanation.. Thank you Sir.. God bless you..
Thanks for your kind message!
how to know the print format for that scale ,in A1, A2, A3 and A4
Print format? Look on each drawing page & it should give you the scale for measuring....
Joe..Thank you enormously brother!!
Dude thanks so much for checking out this video. I have more plan reading videos if you want to learn more, Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists then scroll down to how to read a set of plans & they will all be there. I have lots of DIY topics on my channel as well. You will find them all in the playlists area so check those out to save more money around the house. Try it!
lol you enjoyed that "size matters" joke way too much.
LMAO sorry! Hope you were laughing too......
Even though the drafter (which was not me) did not put quotation marks, he did show enough so you know that the plan is 1/4" per foot & that's what's important. I like using a tape since it's always close by. I don't really trust using a ruler since I don't use one, you could get screwed up by reading the wrong side of the ruler, etc., especially if it's one of the triangle type rulers that have different readings on them. You read the wrong line & you just did a boo boo. Joe :0
I know I am 10 years late but what do you mean by 1/16 equals 3 inches since 1/4 inches equals a foot?
@@nikospido3000 If on your plans if you happen to see that your plans say 1/4" equals a foot for reading that particular plan sheet says 1/4" equals a foot, then that would mean each 1/16" equals 3 inches since there are 4 16ths in a quarter inch...make sense? So then that would mean 3 inches per 16th of an inch since there are 12 inches in a foot so if you have 4 equal parts of 12 inches you would then have 4....3 inch parts for each 16th of an inch on the plans when you are reading the plans....see what I mean? That's only for plan sheets that may say 1/4" equals a foot as some plan sheets could say 1/8" equals a foot depending on how large your floor plan takes to fill up plan sheet. If it was 1/8" equals a foot then 16th of an inch would then equal 6 inches. See? Because there is 2 16ths for an 8th of an inch on reading a tape measure. Let me know if you understand. Thanks for stopping by!
@@nikospido3000 Hey also if you are on my main RUclips channel page you could click on playlists & scroll down to tools I think then find how to read a tape measure & I have a few videos for that too. Take care & good luck with your project & plan reading......I also have more videos for how to read a set of plans. Not sure where those are in the playlists area though. Could be under electrical?
@@nikospido3000 Let me know if you have other questions.....out!
Cool 1/16=3" 1/8=6" (half of a foot) 3/16=9" 1/4=12"(one 👣 foot)
Thanks 😌😊
It would just depend on what you actual scale says on whatever plan page you're on since all plan pages may not say the same so read them carefully!
very helpful with the feet and inches explanation
Thanks for stopping by!
i just want it please... please ...please help me.
you may know how much i am excited
So glad you learned something new!
Learned something new thanks
Awesome dude. Thanks for letting me know. I have at least 3 other electrical drawing videos if you want to see & learn more. Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to electrical & they will be in there. Thanks!
Thank you for your help It really helped me out alot good job...
Nice job. Thanks for letting me know. If you still want to see how to read electrical plans better I have 3 other videos for more learning! Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to electrical & they should be in there. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks joe for the video!!
Thanks for watching it!
You're the man!!!
Thanks! See you next time!
The drafter didn't put the quotation mark after the 1/4 on the scale. Naughty drafter. Since a contractor will always carry a tape measure, it's good to show how to measure a plan using a tape rather than a scale.
I had one of those little scale things but it gets tricky to remember what scale you are on so I always used my tape measure. Thanks for stopping by!
Ever hear of a "Scale" ? It is a ruler like tool, they're made in 6" and 12" sizes and you turn to the scaleyou need in this vid 1/4"=1'-0" and read the dimension, you don't use a 'tape measure' and have to calculate.
1. There is a thing called a "SCALE" looks like a ruler w several different sizes so you can read the distance by turning to the corresponding SCALE.
2. Every electrician I have ever worked w attaches the outlet box to the nearest stud in the approximate location. They eyeball it.
3. Who is your target audience??? A 2 yr old?
I wanted to show viewers how to read the plans if they didn't have a scale. There's not many contractors I know who whip out a scale out on a jobsite, out of their nailbag. My target audience are viewers who don't know how to read a set of plans at all & they want to learn the basics. Thanks for commenting. Joe :0
Thanks!
Glad I could assist! I have 3 other reading plan videos that you might be interested as well. Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to electrical. Thanks!
This was really good
Gracias
Thanks for your message!
this vid helps a lot to me
I've never read a metric plan. It's easier? :0
Wow wow thank you teacher
Haha now go see the principal...(growl)!!
Not 1/4, but 1/8 = 1ft in your plan probably
This particular plan is 1/4" equals 1 foot. Look at the video again & I go over that for a bit on this particular video. I have seen some plans that say 1/8" equals 1 foot. It will just depend so very important to look at whatever plan sheet you are on as not all plan sheets are created equal. For more plan reading you can always go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists then scroll down to how to read a set of plans or something like that & you should find them there. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you legend
So glad I was able to help you out....stud!
#visualcomfort
Thanks for stopping by!
#electricalplanscale
Keep it going....
Hi friend this is a scale
Yes you could call it a scale or ruler or tape measure...
Metric makes it easier
Not sure about that as I have never had to read metric! I have 8 more plan reading videos if you want to learn more...? go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to plan readings or something like that. Thanks for stopping by!
You are fucking good
Haha thanks for your message! (taking a bow)
Please Tamil transfer the videos and next videos update
I have more plan reading videos. Just go to my main RUclips channel page then click on playlists & scroll down to electrical & they will be in there.
Very educational, but i really don't appreciate your cynicism.
LMAO I of course didn't mean to offend anyone when making this video. Sorry.