If you’ve ever switched to part-time work, started a new job mid-month, or taken unpaid leave, you’ve probably heard the term pro rata salary. It sounds like something only HR managers and payroll software deal with, but honestly, it’s pretty simple once you break it down. Think of it as getting paid in proportion to … Read more
If you’ve ever worked on a construction project, plumbing installation, or industrial piping system, you know one thing: every pound matters. That’s why knowing the weight of steel pipe per foot is so important. It affects load calculations, transport planning, and even structural safety. Doing the math by hand can be a headache. That’s where … Read more
To keep your home comfortable, choosing the right mini split size is essential. A ductless mini split system (also called a ductless heat pump or ductless air conditioner) provides an energy-efficient way to control indoor climate. But the key to getting the most out of it lies in selecting the correct BTU capacity. In this … Read more
At night, I first started learning numerical analysis. I remember hitting that dreaded “maximum iterations exceeded” error in MATLAB. It felt like my code was stuck in a loop with no way out. Later, I learned this wasn’t a bug, it was about iteration limits and error tolerance. So, how do you figure out the … Read more
In the world of credit card rewards, airline miles, and hotel loyalty programs, knowing how to calculate cents per point (CPP) is like having a secret map. It shows you where your points stretch the farthest and when you’re better off paying cash. Whether you’re new to travel hacking or a pro with stacks of … Read more
If you’ve ever worked with large Excel spreadsheets, you know how easy it is to lose track of which cells hold formulas and which ones are just plain numbers. That’s where the calculation style in Excel comes in handy. It’s a built-in formatting option that helps highlight calculation cells so you can spot them instantly. … Read more
If you’ve ever been in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you already know repairs don’t tell the whole story. Even when a shop uses OEM parts and your vehicle looks “like new,” the market doesn’t see it that way. A crash record on Carfax or AutoCheck instantly lowers resale or trade-in offers. That … Read more
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I calculate gallons per minute?” for a home faucet, an irrigation system, or even a well, you’re not alone. Gallons per minute (GPM) is the measure of water flow rate. In simple terms, it tells you how much water moves through a pipe, faucet, or pump in one … Read more
Visual acuity testing is a big part of eye care. It helps doctors and vision scientists figure out how clearly someone can see fine details. Among all the methods, the LogMAR chart is one of the most reliable. But how exactly are LogMAR values calculated? Let’s walk through it step by step. I’ll also cover … Read more
If you’ve ever shopped for flooring, trim, or siding, you’ve probably run into a little confusion: some materials are sold in linear feet, but your project requires square footage. Don’t worry, it’s not as tricky as it sounds. Once you know the width of the material, converting linear feet to square feet becomes simple math. … Read more