Calculate Baseboard & Carpet Needs for a 3.5m x 6.526m Room

In summary, the steps to calculate the baseboard and carpet needs for a 3.5m x 6.526m room are: measuring the length and width of the room, calculating the area, measuring the perimeter, calculating the needed length of baseboard, and calculating the needed square meters of carpet. It is recommended to use meters when measuring the room and to round up the calculated measurements to account for any errors or waste. To convert the needed length of baseboard from meters to feet, you can multiply the length in meters by 3.28084. If the room has doors or other obstructions, their area can be subtracted from the total area before calculating the needed amount of baseboard and carpet.
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A rectangular room is 3.5m by 6.526m

a. If baseboard molding is to be obtained to go around the perimeter of the room, calculate the correct amount that must be purchased.

b. How much carpet must be purchased to cover the area?
 
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Welcome to PF, but this belongs in the Homework section.

edit: Well, I'll be dipped... that was fast!
 
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To find the perimeter of a rectangle, add the lengths of all 4 sides. p= 2l+ 2w

To find the area of a rectangle multiply the lengths of 2 adjacent sides. A= lw
 

What are the steps to calculate the baseboard and carpet needs for a 3.5m x 6.526m room?

The steps to calculate the baseboard and carpet needs for a 3.5m x 6.526m room are as follows:

  1. Measure the length and width of the room in meters.
  2. Calculate the area of the room by multiplying the length and width.
  3. Measure the perimeter of the room in meters.
  4. Calculate the needed length of baseboard by multiplying the perimeter by 2.
  5. Calculate the needed square meters of carpet by multiplying the area by 1.1 (assuming a 10% waste).

What units should I use when measuring the room?

You should use meters when measuring the room as the formula for calculating the baseboard and carpet needs requires the length and width to be in meters.

How do I convert the needed length of baseboard from meters to feet?

To convert the needed length of baseboard from meters to feet, you can multiply the length in meters by 3.28084. This will give you the length in feet.

What if the room has doors or other obstructions?

If the room has doors or other obstructions, you can subtract the area of these obstructions from the total area of the room before calculating the needed amount of baseboard and carpet.

Do I need to round up the calculated measurements?

It is recommended to round up the calculated measurements to account for any measurement errors or waste. This will ensure that you have enough materials for the room.

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