import csv
# Define days and months
days = ["Sunday", "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday"]
months = ["October", "November", "December", "January", "February", "March", "April", "May", "June", "July", "August", "September"]
# Open CSV file for writing
with open("ruler_days_months.csv", "w", newline='') as file:
writer = csv.writer(file)
writer.writerow(["Tick Number", "Day of Week", "Gap Number", "Month"])
for tick in range(492):
day = days[tick % 7]
if tick < 491:
gap = tick + 1
month = months[(gap - 1) % 12]
writer.writerow([tick, day, gap, month])
else:
writer.writerow([tick, day, "", ""])
every tick starting with zero label with the day of the week in between in the gaps the months starting with October
Great! Here's how you can get your Excel file with every tick, day of the week, and gap/month combination for your continuous ruler:
Step-by-Step Instructions
Option 1: Generate the File Yourself (Recommended for Privacy & Control)
1. Copy and Paste the Python Code Below
This Python script will create a CSV file (ruler_days_months.csv) with all 492 ticks and 491 gaps, labeling each with the correct day of the week and month.
python
import csv
# Define days and months
days = ["Sunday", "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday"]
months = ["October", "November", "December", "January", "February", "March", "April", "May", "June", "July", "August", "September"]
# Open CSV file for writing
with open("ruler_days_months.csv", "w", newline='') as file:
writer = csv.writer(file)
writer.writerow(["Tick Number", "Day of Week", "Gap Number", "Month"])
for tick in range(492):
day = days[tick % 7]
if tick < 491:
gap = tick + 1
month = months[(gap - 1) % 12]
writer.writerow([tick, day, gap, month])
else:
writer.writerow([tick, day, "", ""])
2. Run the Script
Save the code in a file named make_ruler_excel.py.
Open a terminal or command prompt.
Run:
text
python make_ruler_excel.py
This will create ruler_days_months.csv in the same folder.
3. Open the CSV File in Excel
Double-click the file or open it from within Excel.
You'll see all ticks, days, gaps, and months lined up for easy comparison.
Option 2: Get a Ready-Made File
If you'd prefer a direct download link, let me know and I'll generate the file and upload it to a secure file-sharing service (like Google Drive or Dropbox) for you.
What's Next?
Let me know if you want the download link, or if you'd like to add more info to the file (such as the exact inch/cm/mm measurement for each tick).
If you want to continue with more analysis, visualizations, or customizations, just tell me what you'd like to do next!
Ready when you are!
Absolutely! Here's a side-by-side comparison of how the days of the week and months of the year align along your continuous ruler, with every tick labeled by day and every gap labeled by month, starting at the top (0, Sunday), wrapping down the inch side, and up the metric side.
How to Read the Table
Tick N: The Nth tick mark (0 to 491)
Day of the Week: (0=Sunday, 1=Monday, ..., 6=Saturday), cycles every 7 ticks
Gap N: The gap between tick N-1 and tick N (1 to 491)
Month: (1=October, 2=November, ..., 12=September), cycles every 12 gaps
Summary Table for the First 20 Ticks and Gaps
Tick # Day of Week Gap # Month
0 Sunday 1 October
1 Monday 2 November
2 Tuesday 3 December
3 Wednesday 4 January
4 Thursday 5 February
5 Friday 6 March
6 Saturday 7 April
7 Sunday 8 May
8 Monday 9 June
9 Tuesday 10 July
10 Wednesday 11 August
11 Thursday 12 September
12 Friday 13 October
13 Saturday 14 November
14 Sunday 15 December
15 Monday 16 January
16 Tuesday 17 February
17 Wednesday 18 March
18 Thursday 19 April
19 Friday 20 May
20 Saturday 21 June
How Many Times Each Occurs
Day of Week Total Ticks
Sunday 71
Monday 71
Tuesday 70
Wednesday 70
Thursday 70
Friday 70
Saturday 70
Month Total Gaps
October 41
November 41
December 41
January 41
February 41
March 41
April 41
May 41
June 41
July 41
August 41
September 40
How to Calculate the Day and Month for Any Position
Tick N:
Day = N mod 7 (0=Sunday, 1=Monday, ..., 6=Saturday)
Gap N:
Month = ((N-1) mod 12) (1=October, 2=November, ..., 12=September)
Example: Tick 25 and Gap 25
Tick 25:
25 mod 7 = 4 → Thursday
Gap 25:
(25-1) mod 12 = 0 → October
Visual Pattern
The days and months cycle independently, so you'll see every possible combination eventually.
For every tick, you can look at the tick number for the day, and the gap number after it for the month.
If You Want a Full Chart
If you'd like a full chart (all 492 ticks and 491 gaps with days and months), let me know! I can provide a downloadable file or a longer table.
Let me know if you want:
A specific range (e.g., ticks 100–120)
The info in a spreadsheet format
A visual diagram or printable chart
Just ask, and I'll generate it for you!