julie78787 t1_iub7mym wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:06 AM

You can also use other physical measurements.

For me, when I make an "L" shape with my thumb and index finger, the distance from the tip of my index finger to about halfway through my thumb is 6". When I do electrical wiring, I shove one hand in the junction box, touch that finger tip where the wires enter, then cut the wire at the far side of my thumb. When I strip the wire I've got 6" of wire in the box, which makes electrical inspectors very happy.

BloodiedBlues t1_iubn6ef wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:14 AM

They say a guys thing is as long as the distance between your thumb and index tip. I’d say it’s about 90% accurate.