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TLE- Carpentry
Module 6: Carrying Out
Measurements and
Calculations
TLE- Carpentry Grade 7/8
Self- Learning Module (SLM)
Module 6: Carrying Out Measurement and Calculations
First Edition, 2020

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TLE-Carpentry
Module 6: Carrying Out
Measurements
and Calculations
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE- Grade 7 Self- Learning Module (SLM) on Carrying Out
Measurements and Calculations!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the TLE- Grade 7 Self- Learning Module (SLM) on Carrying Out
Measurements and Calculations!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to check

what you already know about the lesson to take.
If you get all the answers correct (100%), you may
decide to skip this module.

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current lesson with the previous one.

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to you in various ways; a story, a song, a poem, a
problem opener, an activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice

to solidify your understanding and skills of the
topic. You may check the answers to the exercises
using the Answer Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process what
you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will help

you transfer your new knowledge or skill into real
life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of

mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given to

you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson
learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing this

module.

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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
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 What I Need to Know

Hello! How are you? I believe you are excited to study new things today!
Welcome to another day full of learning, fun and excitement. Let us start our learning
journey as we reveal new things about our lessons.

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the Carrying Out of Measurements and Calculations. 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. But the order in which you read them
can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to measure given materials
and calculate amount of materials for a specific task (TLE_IAPC7/8MC-0d-e-2).

What I Know

Let us determine how much you already know about carrying out measurements
and calculations. Take this pretest.

Directions: Choose and encircle among the selections the letter of your choice.

1. Which is an accurate system done by carpenters to help them provide

standards from weighing of materials, measuring the length of a surface, and
others that might be meaningful to them?
a. Measurement
b. Estimate
c. Strong belief
d. Livelihood

2. Which of these was considered as the first standard linear measurement made
in antiquity and was used to build the pyramids in Egypt?
a. Cubit
b. Meter
c. Kilograms
d. Fahrenheit

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 3. Which of these are the body parts used by the people in ancient times to
measure objects?
a. Hand and foot
b. Head and shoulder
c. Kneecap and hind legs
d. Fingers and nails

4. Which specific event of history paved way to the discovery of the two
standards for measurement in length and weight?
a. French Revolution
b. Independence Day
c. Christmas Day
d. New Year’s Eve

5. Who was the first philosopher to make absolute measurements who was also
the one promoting the metric system?
a. Carl Friedrich Gauss
b. Emmanuel Kant
c. David Hume
d. Karl Marx

6. Which system of measurement is typically used for board foot as a unit of

measure?
a. International System (SI) or Metric System
b. English System
c. French System
d. Decimal Point

Directions: Enumerate the following. Write your answer on your test booklet.

1-2 – What are the 2 systems of measurements?

3-5 - Give at least 3 units of linear measurements in the English system.
6-9 – Give at least 4 units of linear measurements in the Metric System.

(Change to Multiple Choice Type of Examination)

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 Lesson
Carrying Out Measurements
1 and Calculations

This is completely a new whole learning experience for you and a good
opportunity to explore your potentials. This time, we will discover more about
carrying out measurements because you will deal on the measurement of different
materials and calculate amount of materials for specific tasks that will help you on
the succeeding lessons.

What’s In

In the previous lesson, you have studied about the types of measuring tools.
This time, you will study the system of measurements, and calculating board foot of
lumber.

Notes to the Teacher

Measurements and calculations are part of the basic skills in

carpentry. This will determine the needed measure and computation of
the cost of materials on a work plan.

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 What’s New

Activity 1. -More than Measurement

You are doing great! You are making a very good progress. Now, for the next
task, read the following measurements in inches. Write your answers on your test
notebook.

Activity 2. -Part of a Whole

Great job! Remember that fractions and decimals are also essential learning
when you do measurement. Now, convert the following fractions to decimal. Write
your answer on your test notebook.

1 2/8

2 1/4

3 1/8

4 6/8

5 9/18

6 12/5

7 14/4

8 18/5

9 8 4/5

10 4 1/3

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Activity 3. -Measure that Object
Directions: Look around you. You can see different things with different sizes and
shapes. When you try to get the size of the television, height of the tree and even the
perimeter of your backyard, you will see that these things need measurement. For
the next activity, look for five (5) objects and measure the dimensions of the object.
Record the details and data you get and write it on your test notebook using the
template.

Materials / Resources

• Actual Objects to be measured

• Actual Measuring Tools
• Activity Sheets
• Pencil
Name of object Actual measurement

Are you now ready to learn a new lesson? To begin with, do the activity on the
next page.

What is It

Systems of Measurement
Salient parts of history of measurement
Yes! We are going to travel. Imagine you are riding on a time machine.

During the early age, history taught human race to value standard and
accuracy in enduring generations.

This is the reason why measurement and calculations were made.

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 •For instance, Cubit, which was considered as the first standard linear
measurement made in antiquity, was used to build the pyramids in Egypt.
This was subdivided into several measurements using body parts like the
Cubit hand.

•In fact, the measurement foot was known to be emanating from the use of
a human body part.
•To mention, the French Revolution in 1799 paves way to the succeeding
ft,m & kg discovery of the two standards for measurement in length and weight
which are meter and kilogram, respectively.

Metric •Carl Friedrich Gauss was also mentioned as the first to make absolute
System measurements who was the one promoting the metric system.

Measurement and calculations travelled through time. Many of the historical

events marked a great influence in dimension of how things were created and how
these things can be measured.

These were just some of the remarkable events in the past about
measurements.

Now, let us excavate more and dig deeper on how measurement helps
communities and how it becomes an integral part of your being as part of the
community in the present time.

Units of Measurements

There are two (2) systems of measurement: the English System and the
Metric System. The English system originated in England which is also known as
the U.S. customary system of measurement while the Metric System was developed
in France and is known as the S. I. or International Standard.

There are different units of measurement. They are as follows:

Units of Measurement - Linear Measurement English Metric

English Metric

Yard (yd) meter (m)

Foot (ft)/ (΄) decimeter 1/10 meter

Inch (in.) / (˝) centimeter 1 / 100 meter

millimeter 1 /1000 meter

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Reading of Measurements
Reading the Inch
Carpenters are expert trades whose primary work is to perform cutting,
shaping, measuring, and calculating. They are also in-charge on the establishment
of buildings.
During the construction of structures, a carpenter uses tools to measure and
to calculate. Some of the tools they use are meter stick, tape measure, long tapes,
and the like.
Let’s take a meter stick as an example.

The meter stick contains figures pertaining to dimensions that are certainly
desirable for adjustment. These figures can also be found in other measuring tools.

Noticeably, the meter stick contains units like centimeter, decimeter, and
millimeter.

Moreover, an inch is a linear measure that is equal to one twelfth of a foot or

2.54 cm.
It 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 is not the actual length of an inch.

Reading the Centimeter and Millimeter

Subsequently, centimeter is also a metric unit of length that can be found on
the pull-push ruler.

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Converting Fraction to Decimal

It is a good skill that you already know that Converting fractions to decimals,
divide the numerator by its denominator whether it is proper, improper, or mixed
fraction
Sample Solutions:

A. Proper Fraction 2/5 = 0.4

0.4
5 2.0
0
20
20
0

B. Improper Fraction 11/3 = 3.66

3.66
3 11.00
9
20
18
2

C. Mixed Fraction 2 ½ = 2.5

0.5
2 2 1.0
1.0
0

Converting Units of Measure

Guide Table in Unit Conversion

English to English 1 foot = 12 inches

1 meter = 10 dm
Metric to Metric
1 dm = 10 dm

1 inch = 2.54 cm

English to Metric 1 inch = 25.4 mm

1 foot = 30.48 cm

1 meter = 3.28 feet

Metric to English
1 meter = 39.37 inches

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Steps in Conversion
• Foot to Inches
6 ft = __________ inches
Solution: Multiply 6 ft by 12 inches / ft = 72 inches
• Inch to Feet
60 inches= _________ feet
Solution: Divide 60 inches by 12 inches/ feet = 5 feet

• Centimeter to millimeter
25 cm = _________ millimeters
Solution: Multiply 25 cm by 10 mm/ cm = 250 mm

• Inch to centimeter
10 inches = __________ centimeter
Solution: Multiply 10 inches by 2.54 cm/ inch = 25.4 cm

What’s More

Calculating Board Foot of Lumber

Carpenters usually utilize International System (SI) or Metric System rather
than the English System of measure in their projects and tasks. Typically, they use
board foot as a unit of measure in getting the volume of lumber and in structuring
furniture, cabinet and other matters including carpentry or construction trade. This
is because the market sells lumbers using board foot as the unit of measure.

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

A learner should know the computation and conversion process because it

will essentially help you in making things meaningful, especially in carpentry.

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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 dimensions.

Example: Compute the board foot of lumber whose dimension is 2” x 6 “x 12’

Steps 1. Identify the given data

Given. T = 2”
W = 6”
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
12

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

Solution:
Bd. Ft. = T x W x L
12
= 2” x 6” x 12‘
12
= 144/ 12
= 8 Bd. Ft.

What I Have Learned

Learning things regarding measurement and calculation is a whole lot of fun.

I hope you have taken down all salient notes you have read in the lesson.
Now, let us have a review on how much you have learned from this lesson.

1. Measurement and calculations travelled through time.

2. There are two (2) systems of measurement: the English System and the Metric
System.

3. The meter stick contains units like centimeter, decimeter, and millimeter.

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 4. There is a process to be followed in converting the fraction to decimal.

5. It is divided into segments called graduations.

6. To convert fraction to decimal, divide the numerator by its denominator

whether it is proper, improper, or mixed fraction.

7. Board foot is used as a unit of measure in getting the volume of a lumber

What I Can Do

It is time for us to play a game. I know you are excited to apply all the things
you have learned from our discussion.

Activity 4. – Converting the Essentials

Direction: Convert the following fractions to decimal. Write your answer and
solutions on your Activity Sheet.

No. Fraction Conversion Process Answer

1 4/4

2 8/4

3 7/8

4 1/8

5 2/16

6 20/5

7 5/4

8 5/5

9 5 2/5

10 8 2/3

Now, that you have converted the fractions to decimals. You are going to
enjoy the process of converting unit equivalents.

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Activity 6. -Make Other Choices
Directions: Convert the following measurement to their unit equivalents. Write
your answers in your activity sheets.

1. 5 meters = ____________ cm. 4. 6 inches = ____________ cm

2. 3 meters = ____________ ft. 5. 30 inches = ___________ meters
3. 7 feet = _______________ inches

Assessment

Post Test
I am happy that you have come this far. We are down to the assessment
process and I know you will be doing great on this matter.
A. Enumerate what is asked.

1-2. What are the two 2 systems of measurements?

3-5. Give at least 3 units of linear measurements in the English system?

6-9. Give at least 4 units of linear measurements in the Metric System?

B. Convert the unit to equivalent units asked.

10. Weight of a cement in kilograms and convert it to grams.

Weight of the cement: 40 kilograms
________ grams
Conversion Process:

11. Perimeter of a table in meter and convert it to centimeter.

Perimeter of the table: 3.5 meters

________ centimeters

Conversion Process:

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12. Length of the shovel handle in centimeter and convert it to inch.
Length of a shovel: 18 centimeters

________ inches

Conversion Process:

13. Length of a screwdriver in centimeter and convert it to inch.

Width of a screwdriver: 24 centimeters

________ inches

Conversion Process:

14. Weight of bob in kilograms and convert it to grams.

Width of a plum bob: .025 kilograms

________ grams

Conversion Process:

15. Length of a lumber in meter and convert it to centimeter.

Length of a lumber: 6 meters
________ centimeters

Conversion Process:

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 Additional Activities

Assignment Sheet

In yourself own time at home do the following:

• Practice accurate measuring practices in every carpentry works.

• Apply consciousness and proper computations in every carpentry
requirement.

1. Measure end to end of an object with a tool

2. Measure edge to edge of the table with a tool

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3. Measure outside diameter of a cylindrical object using a caliper

4. Measure inside diameter with a caliper

5. Lay-out width

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Assessment What's New Activity 6
A. Activity 5 1. 200 cm
2. 13.12 ft.
1. English System
2. Metric System 1. 500 cm. 3. 72 cm
3. Inches 2. 9.84 ft. 4. 60.69 cm
4. Foot 3. 84 inc. 5. 1.143 in
5. Yard 4. 15.24 cm
6. Millimeter 5. 0.762 m
7. Centimeter
8. Meter
9. Kilometer
10. 40,000 g
11. 350 cm
12. 5.08 in
13. 6.78 in
14. 250 g
15. 600 cm
What I Know
Pre test
What's New What's New What's New
A.
Activity 4 Activity 2 Activity 1 1. B
1. 0.25 2. A
1. 1 2. 0.25 1. 1/16 3. D
2. 2 3. 0.125 2. 5/16 4. C
3. 0.875 4.0.75 3. 5/8 5. B
4. 0.125 5. 0.50 4. ¾ B.
5. 0.125 6. 2.40 1. English
5. 15/16
6. 4 7. 3.50 2. metric
6. 1 1/8
7. 1.25 8. 3.6 3. inch
8. 1 7. 1 3/16 4. yard
9. 8.80 8. 1 ¼
9. 5.4 10. 4.33 5. foot
10.8.67 9. 1 5/8 6. meter
10. 1 7/8 7. centimeter
8. millimeter
9. decimeter
Answer Key
References

Manuel, Fely L. and Dr. Orlando E. Manuel. K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum

Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module: Carpentry Exploratory
Course Grade 7 and Grade 8. Pasig: Department of Education, 2016.

Ralo, Mirasol, History of measurements, June 21, 2015,

https://www.slideshare.net/MirasolRalo/history-of-measurements.

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