What's the convention when supplying dimensions?

[TechnoPro]

When dimensions are provided in the form A x B x C, which number is which mesaurement? Is this universal?

 

[Saint Nick]

I don't think it really matters, because either way, you can physically rotate the cube/box to what you need it to do.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: jndietz
I don't think it really matters, because either way, you can physically rotate the cube/box to what you need it to do.

Yea, try rotating a dresser.

 

[TechnoPro]

Originally posted by: jndietz
I don't think it really matters, because either way, you can physically rotate the cube/box to what you need it to do.

I'm reffering to product dimensions, where exact dimensions make or break the deal.

 

[AbAbber2k]

XYZ or Horizontal, Vertical, Depth

At least that's what I would naturally assume. Otherwise I have no fvcking clue.

 

[TitanDiddly]

Just say x high by x wide by x long or whatever

 

[TechnoPro]

Originally posted by: TitanDiddly
Just say x high by x wide by x long or whatever

When I list them, I always label the numbers, but I often find refferences to dimensions for products without labels. And when dealing with squarish objects, it is unclear...

 

[TechnoPro]

Originally posted by: AbAbber2k
XYZ or Horizontal, Vertical, Depth

At least that's what I would naturally assume. Otherwise I have no fvcking clue.

That would make sense, yes, but not everyone uses such logic.

 

[Troll4Hire]

Originally posted by: jndietz
I don't think it really matters, because either way, you can physically rotate the cube/box to what you need it to do.

Depending on the type of object, it would matter. A CRT TV or reciever has a front and a back that must be properly orented in a cabinet.

 

[cmdavid]

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