Calculate Scale Conversions

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What is a scale in the context of drawings?

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A scale is a ratio that compares the dimensions of a drawing to the actual dimensions of the object it represents.

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If a scale is 1 inch : 3 feet, how many feet does 2 inches represent?

Back

6 feet

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What does it mean if a drawing has a scale of 1 cm : 9 m?

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It means that 1 centimeter on the drawing represents 9 meters in reality.

Front

How do you convert a scale from inches to feet?

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To convert a scale from inches to feet, divide the number of feet by the number of inches.

Front

If a drawing shows a length of 4 inches and the scale is 1 inch : 2 feet, what is the actual length?

Back

8 feet

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What is the actual length if a drawing shows 1/4 inch and the scale is 1/4 inch = 10 feet?

Back

10 feet

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How do you find the width of an object in a drawing if you know the actual width and the scale?

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Divide the actual width by the scale factor to find the width in the drawing.

Front

If a scale drawing uses 2 cm : 1 m, how many centimeters would represent 5 meters?

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10 cm

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What is the scale used if a drawing shows 3 inches for an actual length of 12 feet?

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1 inch : 4 feet

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If a drawing has a scale of 1 inch : 6 feet, how many feet does 3 inches represent?

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18 feet