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    How to convert square inches into yards

    Hello Everyone,

    I am working with artboards in Adobe Illustrator that vary in height and width.

    I have been tasked with keeping track of all of these measurements which may change from time to time.

    I would like to create a document that will convert the height and width (which are recorded in inches) into yards and automatically change if I need to adjust them.

    It would look like this:
    inches to yards.PNG

    I have no clue how to approach something like this. I found some other code that works that I was hoping to convert for my purposes but I cannot figure it out:

    inches to yards 2.PNG

    Any ideas??

    Thanks in advance.

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    Re: How to convert square inches into yards

    Sure just lake the value before the X and convert it to yards and the value AFTER the X and convert it to yards then multiply these
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    Re: How to convert square inches into yards

    Well, it looks as though the formula is using a single quote for feet (ft) and double quotes for inches (in) and values separated by an "x".

    The basic idea is to separate the values either side of the "x" so you can multiply them together.
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    Re: How to convert square inches into yards

    Can you show my the code for something like that?

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    Re: How to convert square inches into yards

    Post a sample workbook with some typical data.

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    Re: How to convert square inches into yards

    Okay here is a short version of what I am trying to do. The "Decals per sheet" is not really important. I just want to figure out how to convert the inches to sq. ft. automatically.
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    Re: How to convert square inches into yards

    In E6

    =((LEFT($D6,FIND("""",$D6)-1)+0)*(SUBSTITUTE(MID($D6,FIND("X",$D6)+2,10),"""","")+0))/144

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    Re: How to convert square inches into yards

    That is amazing. I realize that this is an extremely complex formula. I would like to learn more about excel but I would need to begin at a more beginner level. Where would you recommend I find decent training?

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    Re: How to convert square inches into yards

    If you search the web you will find numerous sites offering training, several of which are free.

    I would also recommend you go to a library and see what books they have on Excel and consider purchasing one if you find a suitable one.

    Most of my education has been "trial and error" with great support from the experts on this forum.

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    Re: How to convert square inches into yards

    Understood. Thank you very much for your help. It is much appreciated.

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    Re: How to convert square inches into yards

    I'm pretty basic at excel and the best training I have found is https://www.youtube.com/user/ExcelIsFun
    I have learned a lot from that and also from this forum

    Over 2000 videos and you can download the workbooks

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    Re: How to convert square inches into yards

    Yes .. YouTube is a very good source and it's free!

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