Here's one answer - rather more complex formula that enables you to substitute 2, 2 1/2 or whatever factor is desired for esthetic reasons: http://innogenesis.info/2012/02/an-exhibit-linear-space-formula/ -Dave On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 5:43 PM, Gail Anderson <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Does anyone know a formula to calculate the number of running feet > necessary for an installation. I and thinking it is 2 or 2 1/2 times the > width of painting. > > Thanks for your help. > > Best, > > Gail > > Gail Kana Anderson > Deputy Director/Curator of Collections > Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, the University of Oklahoma > 555 Elm Avenue; Norman, OK 73019-3003 > t. 405.325.1664; f. 405.325.7696 > > ========================================================= > Important Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at > http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed > information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail > message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should > read "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to > [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read > "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). > ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).