Anybody know the formula for calculating the amount of carpet on a roll? Something about counting the layers and apple pie and so forth…
Do it right, or do it twice.
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Ok, I found this...does it make sense?
Dc = dia of roll of carpet
Dt = dia of tube or core
T = thickness
L = (Dc*2 - Dt*2)pi/4T
Do it right, or do it twice.