Small Workshop Layout Design: Workflow Zones That Make a Tiny Shop Feel Big
3 min readOct 17, 2026
Fraction & Metric Calculator
Add and subtract tape-measure fractions, round to 1/16", and convert inches ↔ millimetres.
Tape-measure math
Use spaces for mixed numbers (
3 5/8). Operators: + − × ÷ (or * and x). Add mm after a number to mix metric in.
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Inches ↔ millimetres
Divide a board into equal parts
Sixteenths reference
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