Measurements

[Linda Mary]

I live in Australia where we use decimal measurements and would love it if the tutorials gave measurements in both inches and centimetres so that we could easily follow the tutorials . With small pieces it is very difficult to convert from inches to centimetres accurately. For instance the last card in the tutorial had a 5/8 inch measurement and even using stampin up tools it was difficult to do.

[basketdiva]

I found this conversion chart- this might help you if directions for a card don't have both inches and centimeters:

All In One Unit Converter

⇌ 5/8 (0.625) inch = 1.587 centimeters

Formula: multiply the value in inches by the conversion factor '2.54'.

So, 5/8 inch = 5/8 × 2.54 = 1.5875 centimeters.

[Cook22]

It's not just a straightforward conversion, though. Our (European) paper size is metric, like the Australian/NewZealand, so a quarter sheet of card is not quite your A2 and this affects the measurements of most fun folds. I always try to offer both measurements for any folds I feature in the TLC, but I too would love to see them both featured in the tutorials section. I usually wing the conversion to metric, because it's wasteful of cardstock for me to trim a sheet to imperial size. I have a few pieces of SU and Bazzill Card Shoppe for when I think it's going to be crucial and easier to use.
Ironically, a metric A4 sheet of paper is 210 by 297 mm. The 210 is easy to halve, but measuring 148.5 mm :rolleyes:. I usually just say a sheet of paper cut in half and scored down the centre.

[basketdiva]

Forgot about the paper size difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cook22

It's not just a straightforward conversion, though. Our (European) paper size is metric, like the Australian/NewZealand, so a quarter sheet of card is not quite your A2 and this affects the measurements of most fun folds. I always try to offer both measurements for any folds I feature in the TLC, but I too would love to see them both featured in the tutorials section. I usually wing the conversion to metric, because it's wasteful of cardstock for me to trim a sheet to imperial size. I have a few pieces of SU and Bazzill Card Shoppe for when I think it's going to be crucial and easier to use.
Ironically, a metric A4 sheet of paper is 210 by 297 mm. The 210 is easy to halve, but measuring 148.5 mm :rolleyes:. I usually just say a sheet of paper cut in half and scored down the centre.

[mac4551]

I didn't know about the paper size difference, but I too have an extremely difficult and frustrating time when metric is used over inches... that would be awesome if crafters would use BOTH measurements for all projects. Thanks for bringing this up ! Happy Crafting !

[JuliaT]

Hi Linda I put together tables on paper/card sizes and layers for UK, US, Australia and the rest of the world. Hope they are useful for you.

You can find them on my website cardmakingcircle dot co dot uk There's a page on card sizes and layers. If you private message me I'll send you the PDF's

Sorry can't post links as haven't got enough posts.