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Do you know the difference between diameter and circumference?

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Contributor: PropertyOfPotter PropertyOfPotter
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Originally posted by Ansley
Example?
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And others. I don't have time to go through all of my reviews to show you. Many are glass toys, which makes sense to a small degree, but many aren't.
01/08/2014
Contributor: edeneve edeneve
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Originally posted by PropertyOfPotter
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And others. I don't have time to go through all of my reviews to show you. Many are glass toys, which makes sense to a small degree, but many aren't. ... more
great examples of what I was talking about.
01/08/2014
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by PropertyOfPotter
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And others. I don't have time to go through all of my reviews to show you. Many are glass toys, which makes sense to a small degree, but many aren't. ... more
A quarter of an inch difference is not something I would bother mentioning, however on the glass an inch difference is notable. The crop is a little bit different as I don't know where you or the mfg. took the measurements from -- they may have included the length of the wrist strap, or not.
01/08/2014
Contributor: charmedtomeetyou charmedtomeetyou
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The first two products have the 1:1 real size thingie on the bottom of the listing. I tend to use that if it's there, more than just reading the written numbers and attempting to visualize it myself.
01/08/2014
Contributor: dv8 dv8
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Originally posted by Ansley
This is very true. It really does depend on the manufacturer. Again, for me, size really isn't an issue until we get over 6" in circumference. If it's thicker than a coke can, then we have problems. LOL
If you don't like Coke cans, SquarePeg has a new silicone dildo molded from a beer bottle.
01/08/2014
Contributor: Rossie Rossie
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Originally posted by charmedtomeetyou
The first two products have the 1:1 real size thingie on the bottom of the listing. I tend to use that if it's there, more than just reading the written numbers and attempting to visualize it myself.
Oh yes, Eden's "View actual product size" tool is a lifesaver!
01/08/2014
Contributor: Sincerely yours, N Sincerely yours, N
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Originally posted by charmedtomeetyou
The first two products have the 1:1 real size thingie on the bottom of the listing. I tend to use that if it's there, more than just reading the written numbers and attempting to visualize it myself.
I love that tool. It's a lifesaver!
01/08/2014
Contributor: PropertyOfPotter PropertyOfPotter
Quote:
Originally posted by Ansley
A quarter of an inch difference is not something I would bother mentioning, however on the glass an inch difference is notable. The crop is a little bit different as I don't know where you or the mfg. took the measurements from -- they may have ... more
No matter how I measured the crop, the measurements weren't the same, so it is important to note. And I would think any difference should be noted, no matter how small unless it's too small to really tell the difference. If the information is off, it's off.
01/08/2014
Contributor: YvetteJeannine YvetteJeannine
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Originally posted by Rossie
Here are the correct answers -

Diameter is the length of a straight line through the center of an object (such as a circle).

Circumference is the complete distance around the outside of a circle.

Thank you for your ... more
Thanks! That's actually a very useful bit of info. that perhaps not many even think about (especially when writing reviews). Very good!!
01/08/2014
Contributor: dv8 dv8
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Originally posted by YvetteJeannine
Thanks! That's actually a very useful bit of info. that perhaps not many even think about (especially when writing reviews). Very good!!
Do people just not understand pi?
01/09/2014
Contributor: eri86 eri86
An easy trick to remember which is which is that circumference is for circle, as in around. They both start with 'CIR'.
01/10/2014
Contributor: Rossie Rossie
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Originally posted by eri86
An easy trick to remember which is which is that circumference is for circle, as in around. They both start with 'CIR'.
Yep, that's a good way to remember it.
01/10/2014
Contributor: dv8 dv8
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Originally posted by eri86
An easy trick to remember which is which is that circumference is for circle, as in around. They both start with 'CIR'.
The following bits of 6th-grade math should be common knowledge, making that trick unnecessary:

circumference = pi * diameter

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A = pi * r^2
01/10/2014
Contributor: Rossie Rossie
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Originally posted by dv8
The following bits of 6th-grade math should be common knowledge, making that trick unnecessary:

circumference = pi * diameter

and

A = pi * r^2
I'm lazy, so I just look them up at Online Conversion. But, when I need to get the actual measurements of my toys, I use tape measures and rulers.
01/10/2014
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by Rossie
I'm lazy, so I just look them up at Online Conversion. But, when I need to get the actual measurements of my toys, I use tape measures and rulers.
Fabric or metal tape measures?
01/13/2014
Contributor: Rossie Rossie
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Originally posted by Ansley
Fabric or metal tape measures?
I use the fabric ones to measure circumference.
01/13/2014
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by Rossie
I use the fabric ones to measure circumference.
Good deal. I had to find out the hard way. LOL Oh the joys of being new to reviewing.
01/14/2014
Contributor: dv8 dv8
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Originally posted by Ansley
Good deal. I had to find out the hard way. LOL Oh the joys of being new to reviewing.
If you only have a metal tape measure, you can use a piece of string or a strip of paper to measure the circumference then use the tape measure to measure the string/paper.
01/14/2014
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by dv8
If you only have a metal tape measure, you can use a piece of string or a strip of paper to measure the circumference then use the tape measure to measure the string/paper.
I did that a few times and after losing the string half a dozen times I just went out and bought a fabric tape measure.
01/14/2014
Contributor: dv8 dv8
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Originally posted by Ansley
I did that a few times and after losing the string half a dozen times I just went out and bought a fabric tape measure.
If you're ever in an Ikea store, grab a stash of their free paper tape measures.
01/14/2014
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by dv8
If you're ever in an Ikea store, grab a stash of their free paper tape measures.
Oooh good call. Will do.
01/15/2014
Contributor: PadoruLover PadoruLover
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Originally posted by charmedtomeetyou
Really? I prefer diameter, I guess it's just opinion.
I'm the same.
01/24/2014
Contributor: SaucyxGirl SaucyxGirl
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Originally posted by Ansley
Example?
Doc Johnsons Man'O War is another example. D.J. site lists 6.28" circumference and many sites who list is have stated that its maximum circumference at its thickest is in the same range. Yet my own comes in at its thickest as a just a tad bit below 7" (measurement was taken directly below head)
01/24/2014
Contributor: edeneve edeneve
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Originally posted by Sincerely yours, N
Psh, I'm not trying to talk the world into my point. I'm just expressing my opinion, and all are free to disagree.


I feel like bringing out an example to better illustrate my point.

Dildo A: A perfectly circular dildo with a ... more
these are great examples. I have found similar discrepancies.
01/25/2014
Contributor: ryansex ryansex
This is the weirdest thread I have ever seen.
02/20/2014
Contributor: edeneve edeneve
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Originally posted by Ansley
As evidenced in other posts on this thread, the differences are due to where you measure the toy. Manufacturers will pick the widest or the thinnest part to measure for their info.
if there's much of a difference in girth, I include the smallest & largest measurements. otherwise, how does someone know the real girth?
02/21/2014
Contributor: edeneve edeneve
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Originally posted by ryansex
This is the weirdest thread I have ever seen.
ha, you haven't seen weirdest yet.
02/21/2014
Contributor: Sir Sir
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Originally posted by dv8
My high school required passing trig. and calc. to graduate. The concepts of diameter and circumference are so introductory in math that I couldn't imagine confusing the two.
Agreed.
05/23/2015