Inches and Millimeters: Keep the Units With the Number

A bare number can change meaning when it moves between drawings and software. Keep its unit, check a known dimension, and make rounding a deliberate choice.

A bare number can change meaning when it moves between drawings and software. Keep its unit, check a known dimension, and make rounding a deliberate choice.

The familiar size on a lumber label can differ from the finished dimensions. Check the actual material before using its name as a measurement in a drawing.