Setting out Dimensions

Question 1

Cubic measurements

Answer 1

Measurements in volume (e.g. cubic metres)

Question 2

Square or superficial measurements

Answer 2

Measurements in area (e.g. square metres)

Question 3

Linear measurements

Answer 3

Measurements in length (e.g. metres)

Question 4

Enumerated items

Answer 4

Items counted individually

Question 5

Timesing

Answer 5

Multiplying a dimension by a given number

Question 6

Dotting on

Answer 6

Adding a dimension to a previous one

Question 7

Waste calculations

Answer 7

Preliminary calculations written for clarity

Question 8

Alterations

Answer 8

Changes to dimensions, either crossed out or marked as ‘nil’

Question 9

Descriptions

Answer 9

Details of the work related to the dimensions

Question 10

Anding on

Answer 10

Applying multiple descriptions to one measurement

Question 11

Deductions

Answer 11

Subtracting measurements, marked clearly as ‘Deduct’

Question 12

Spacing measurements

Answer 12

Keeping dimensions and descriptions well spaced

Question 13

Cross-referencing

Answer 13

Linking drawings and dimensions for clarity

Question 14

Notes

Answer 14

Comments or reminders written in the description column

Question 15

Accuracy

Answer 15

Ensuring measurements are as precise as possible