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Originally Posted by glc
If the diameter is 3.5", the radius would be 1.75".
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That's what I thought initially as well. Then I thought, then why is it called a diameter scale!
I then concluded that maybe 10" is a bit low for gut diamater. Even though My gut is kind of ovallish, I figured 10" was a fair approximation.
Circumference = pi d or 2 pi r.
If the scale was of radii, then my waist would be 2 * 10 * 3.14 = 63 inches!! Instead, my waist is in the 34-36" range.
Sooo I took a look at the scale again. There is a few inches where the scale doesn't start yet. Although the regular measureing scale starts at the tip of the tape, the diameter scale starts a few inches inwards. Maybe that's done intentionally so that the tape can be wrapped snuggly to ensure a more accurate measurement?
So yea. My depth is not 10". Compensating for the extra few inches of leadoff and using the diameter scale properly, it's about 11.75". Pi * 11.75 = 37". I measured over my pants so that compensates for that.
I guess the 1.75 and 3.5 measurements/correlations were just coincidental??
*rolls eyes at myself* Ah well, so now I know HOW to use it. But I still don't know what else to use it FOR.
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Originally Posted by Silly Stu
All I know is that I'm so going to get smacked when I try to measure my gf's arm or leg to compare to mine. HeHe!
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(I linked her to this.)
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Originally Posted by S.O.
I'm not your gf, I'm your fiancee! ::stamps feet::
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and then later in our daily email chains:
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Sure, if you want to measure me, go ahead.
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Wow, it really takes a lot of love to tolerate a hyped up silly individual like myself.
I have to remember to bring the tape with me to chase her around her house with.
My new leg measurement: 8 inch diamater. Dang, I've got mini tree trunks!!
On yet another note, it's 5:23 am. I took a 3 hour nap 12 hours ago and now I cannot sleep. There, so my silliness is justified! Although you guys all know that I usually tend to ramble and tell a long story when all that is required is a sentence or two.
I don't think I could ever be short and straight to the point like GLC usually is. For some reason, there's always got to be a story! Will I ever learn to hold my tongue?!