One who does not deal with sewing or furniture production, often asks the question: "1 running meter- how much is it?" In fact, this is the same unit of measurement that everyone is used to dealing with every day. Most often, such a measure is used for orientation in the length of materials, most often fabrics.
Method of measurement with a running meter
Running meter - how much? In order to answer this question, you should know that such a measure has the same 100 cm. The only thing is that if it is used to count the fabric, then only the length is taken into account, while the width is not taken into account.
By the way, the same applies to the purchase of pipes or electrical cable. The direct length of the product is taken into account, without taking into account the diameter or section. The same system can be used for building materials such as linoleum or skirting boards. That is, a linear meter is used when other indicators do not matter, for example, for rolls.
But here you can often find on the price tags that the same sealant or insulation has a cost per 1 square, and not a running meter. How much does it come out then? Let's consider the difference between them.
A few words about the square measure
An area is called a square meter, for example, land plot, premises, building and other materials measuring 100 x 100 cm. If the area has different digital values of the sides, then the length and width indicators are multiplied by each other and a measurement is obtained, which is indicated by square meters.
This measurement system is most often used specifically for living space, since rooms rarely have equal sides. The purchase of facing material for the floor or ceiling, and for walls too, is calculated from square meters.
What is the difference between a running meter and a square meter?
Square and running meter - how many in centimeters? In fact, the common moment in such measurements is only the length, which is 100 cm, and then there are differences. The fact is that the square value is intended to calculate the area, while the linear value affects only the length, without taking into account the other sides of the material.
You can only convert from one unit to another if you have a width value. Then, for example, if the fabric has a length of 1 running meter (how many in centimeters? - 100), and a width of 2 meters, then these two numbers must be multiplied together. The result is the area of such a piece of matter.
Measuring for kitchen areas
As for the kitchen, this system is also applied here. A running meter of a kitchen is how much? And what can be measured there? In this case, the measure is applicable not to the area of \u200b\u200bthe room itself, but to the furniture set.
In this case, all elements that are located along the walls are taken into account, for example, a table or shelf, a cutting surface or a cabinet, and other modules. The price is indicated with the calculation for the entire set, with how much it will take up space in linear meters. But there may be a cost of a separate unit, then in this case the figure is multiplied by the number of elements in the headset, and the final cost is obtained.
It’s worth mentioning right away that not all sellers indicate the full price. Therefore, you should immediately clarify whether furniture fittings are included in the indicated price, otherwise you may not calculate your finances.
Measure for tubular materials
Running meter of pipe - how much will it turn out? In this option, the weight of the products is often used, therefore the price tag has the appropriate designations. In fact, few are interested in why there is such a system of measurements.
Depending on the purpose, each pipe can have its own cross-section and wall thickness, in addition, the execution material itself can be different. But if you take two identical pipes with the same circumference, one meter long, but with different wall thicknesses, it turns out that they will weigh differently. Usually the weight category is assigned according to GOST. But rarely when the seller has such documents.
It is logical that the question arises: “For pipes, a running meter is how much? Will this information help calculate the weight? There is a formula for this:
The thickness of its walls is subtracted from the diameter of the product, then this value is multiplied again by the wall thickness, and then by 0.025 kg, as a result, the mass of the 1 linear meter will become known.
For calculations, linear measurements are made in millimeters.
Rebar measuring system
Armature serves to create more robust design, especially with regard to country houses. It is also calculated using the running system.
To do this, all the necessary rods are measured in length (if they are different) and the resulting amount is multiplied by the mass of the 1 linear meter. To determine this value, there is a special table that will allow you to calculate in what percentage the building will be reinforced. For independent calculations, the formula is used: 1 m x (0.785 x diameter x diameter) = reinforcement volume. The numbers indicate the geometric area of the circle. The diameter is taken in meters. The resulting value must then be multiplied by the specific gravity of the reinforcement, which is equal to 7850 kg / m 3.
Everything is measurable. It is a fact. But the values used are different. Most of the products that are rolled up, which relate to fittings and kitchen products, are today measured in linear meters. To be more precise, a running meter is how many meters in length. The width is not taken into account.
In one store, these stripes are in this form. But in the other there is just one wide strip of 3 meters long 10 meters. In essence, this is what we need. Since the cost is indicated in linear meters, in the first store we will pay three times more than in the second. The savings are huge!
Remember, 1 linear meter is 1 meter of the product in length. And then it doesn't matter what the width is. The price will not change.
Carefully!
Very often, only the number of linear meters and the price are indicated in the product information card. This means that we do not know anything about the width of the product. If you buy everything in a store or market, you can bring your own tape measure.
On the Internet, such data is often hidden. You can not order a product without making sure of its parameters. It is worth calling the store and find out its width.
When you find two identical items with different prices, do not rush to order the cheapest one. It is possible that the width of that product will not suit you.
Marking the fabric is a matter, although not simple, but accurate. With kitchens, which are also measured in linear meters, everything is much more complicated. Usually, we take into account 1 meter of standard headset. That is, simple cabinets and tables are always used for miscalculations. All additional decorative elements are negotiated separately.
If you buy a ready-made kitchen, then information about running meters is not particularly important. You already see the finished price tag and decide whether the price is right or not. But at individual orders everything needs to be carefully considered.
It is important to emphasize that you can never know the exact amount in advance. We can only judge the minimum cost of 1 linear meter of your future kitchen.
There are two popular situations in which the answers are completely different:
1. Accurate calculation. You order an ordinary kitchen, where all drawers, cabinets and tables have standard sizes. You don't change anything. The final price may differ slightly from the planned one.
2. Completely inaccurate calculation. The kitchen is completely original. All cabinets and drawers are designed for your convenience and size of dishes and furniture. The headset fits exactly into the design of the room. The final price may be several times higher.
Why is the total going up?
It is difficult to translate linear meters. And for the sake of a new idea, you have to put up with the pricing policy. To cut costs, it is worth connecting different components. That is, it is necessary to use as many standard elements as possible, diluting them with custom ones. So you get a kitchen that fits well into the interior, and save your budget.
Don't forget that different materials and designer stuff increase the cost. One linear meter of a locker can become more expensive if you decide to install not 4, but 5 drawers in it. Each detail requires additional expenses. Carving or decorative stickers are far from cheap.
Alternative to running meter
Many shops calculate the price based on ready-made kitchens. You choose the model you like, see its price, and then change it a little, if necessary. In such cases, it is easier to evaluate a future purchase.
As a result, we see that a linear meter is a value by which many goods are measured, from fabric to kitchen. It defines the length without specifying the width. In order not to make a mistake in the purchase, you need to clarify all the points. If the Internet refuses to tell you the width, then it's not worth the risk. After all, you can just lose your money.
Surely you have heard from sellers such an expression as "linear meter". This concept is confusing to many, because you won’t immediately understand how this measure differs from the usual meter, and what exactly is meant. Most often, this term sounds in response to a question like: “What will the cost of the kitchen be if I order it from your company?”. And in response you hear something like: "450 dollars per linear meter." This can puzzle a person who has never bought custom-made furniture for their home before.
Running meter - how much will it be?
In a nutshell, then 1 linear meter is the same as the usual one, only we are talking about quantity. Yes, it's about quantity, not length. In general, there is simply no such concept in official terminology. Linear meter is a common expression.
In theory, the quantity of goods should be measured in conventional kilograms or pieces. But in practice, this is not very convenient. If you ask the seller to sell half a kilo, what will he think of you? It is also impossible to measure the tablecloth in pieces, but to count how much in square meters doesn't fit either. Therefore, this measure has become so firmly established in everyday life.
If the product has a more or less constant profile (i.e. thickness-width, cross-section) or is supplied in a roll, then it is convenient to sell it by cutting off pieces of a specific length. This length just serves to measure the quantity.
The nuances of using a running meter
A running meter is one meter of a product, regardless of its height or width. If the cost of products is expressed in this unit, then you just need to choose the most suitable color, invoice, product type and suitable width. After that, it remains to measure the fabric or the required number of running meters along the length. Payment will be made only for the length, without any conversion into pieces or square meters.
Furniture is a special topic. Sellers like to indicate the price in linear meters, while specifically taking the cheapest fittings and material for calculations, and sometimes they may not include the cost of fittings in the calculation at all. Therefore, you should not rush to suspiciously profitable offers, because. This technique is often used to simply attract customers.
How to determine the linear meter of the kitchen?
Let's say you decide to order a kitchen and you are told a price of $450 per linear meter. What does this mean, and how to estimate the total cost? It is necessary to measure the length of the wall in the room, at which the kitchen will be located, and add the length of the corners if its shape is not linear, but in the form of the letter "G" or "P". The result is multiplied by the price and the base cost is obtained. Be prepared that it can increase by 1.5 times due to the countertop, more expensive fittings, the height of the upper wall cabinets(perhaps you have a high ceiling in the room and you want the height of the cabinets to be as high as possible), the use of glass, the installation of an apron, etc.
Therefore, before placing an order, you need to find out what is included in the quoted price, what material is taken for calculation, be sure to specify whether the countertop is included, whether it will be matte or glossy, how many sections there will be, etc.
Often, wanting to acquire certain Construction Materials and studying their prices, we are faced with the fact that different suppliers indicate prices in various systems units. For example, the question is often asked how many square meters in a running meter?
Let's say you're buying lumber. In one square meter of different lumber (edge board, floor board, lining, block house), it is likely that there will be a different number of running meters. Why? Because the number of square meters also depends on the width of the material.
Here's an example:
The edged board has parameters: 40x120, that is, its thickness is 40 mm, and its width is 120 mm. You need to calculate as follows:
Divide 1 square meter of edged board by 120 mm (product width), we get the value - 8.33. This is the number of linear meters.
1 sq.m. / 0.120 m = 8.33 l.m.
We multiply the number of running meters by the width of the product and get the number of square meters in a running meter.
For our example:
8.33 p.m. x 0.120 m = 0.9996 sq.m (1 sq.m.)
It turns out that for a given width of the product in one square meter there are 8.33 linear meters.
Another example:
The floor board has the parameters: 28 x 130, then:
1 sq.m. /0.130 m = 7.69 l.m.
Linear meter - indicates the length of the product, and square meters measure the area of \u200b\u200bthe product. Therefore, to determine the area of \u200b\u200bthe product, two parameters are needed - length and width.
Expert comment
Igor Voropaev - leading lawyer of "Prosper-Consulting"
PropertyExperts Portal Consultant
I worked for a finishing firm for several years, and I can say that at first, measurements were our biggest headache. Several times in a row, customers not only didn’t know what design they were interested in, they also didn’t want to hear about measurements, giving the standard answer “we will calculate everything ourselves and buy it.”
Since we couldn’t come to someone else’s apartment on our own and measure the amount of necessary products, the problem of constant errors in the volume of the room, the height of the walls and ceiling, the weight of the filler, the width of the linoleum roll, the size of the coating led to sad results - we already got used to it. Out of the first ten times, the results, equal to the accuracy of the cubic centimeter to those that exist, were obtained by the customer only two times.
There were also those who bought five meters more pipes than was necessary, also of a different diameter (they said that they measured conditionally), as well as those who brought a piece of fabric half as much as the designer requested (the furniture seller advised so, actually decided to save). The apogee was the case when customers managed to purchase rebar for the site per hectare more than they needed. After that, the concept of "independent measurement" for us immediately ceased to exist. We decided to accept orders only according to our understandable measures and we advise everyone to do so!
The square meter (sqm) is a unit of area in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to the area of a square with a meter side. The area of a rectangular () room is calculated as the length multiplied by the width (height).
Square meters are widely used in practice. For example, when it comes to selling an apartment of 46 sq.m, it means its floor area. When it is necessary to calculate the required amount of ceramic tiles for laying on the wall, it is necessary to find out the laying area, namely the length of the wall multiplied by the height of the room.
The concept and distinctive features of a running meter
The running meter is completely different from the square meter. It measures length, and a square meter measures area. These two units are not interconnected and it is impossible to convert meters into square meters without knowing the width of the product. For example, a piece of fabric with a length of 2 linear meters and a width of 3 meters will have an area of 2 * 3 = 6 square meters.
Many people are wondering how many centimeters are in linear. The answer is quite simple - a running meter is no different from a regular meter in length, i.e. it is 100 cm. But it is a kind of length without width. To determine linear meters, it is necessary to have information only about the length.
Linear meters measure the length of the product in the case when its width (or height,) does not matter, for example, a roll of fabric, carpet or baseboard. In other cases, square meters are used, for example, when measuring the amount of ceramic tiles, laminate, etc.
Linear meters often measure rolled building materials. For example, in relation to linoleum, the price is often set in linear meters. This means that regardless of its width (it can be 3 m, 4 m), the buyer will pay only for the length he needs. The fact is that the width of the product is already initially included in the cost. But it happens that the cost of linoleum is indicated in square meters. Then it turns out that in order to buy 10 linear meters of linoleum 4 m wide, you need to pay for 40 sq.m.
For ease of calculation, the cost of furniture, such as a kitchen, is indicated in running meters. It means that regardless of the number of shelves and doors, the buyer will pay only for the length. In this case, we are talking about the standard version and standard fittings.
Often, linear meters are also used by builders when determining the cost of work. For example, for laying tiles on steps, installing skirting boards or grouting joints in ceramic tiles the price of services depends only on the length, and not on the area of work. But most construction work is calculated based on the area of \u200b\u200bthe room (square meters).
