Scale Conversions

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What is a scale in the context of drawings and models?

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

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What does a scale of 1 inch to 1 foot mean?

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It means that 1 inch on the drawing or model represents 1 foot in reality.

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How do you convert inches to feet?

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To convert inches to feet, divide the number of inches by 12.

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What is the equivalent of 1 inch to 1 foot in a ratio format?

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1:12.

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If a model is built at a scale of 1 to 72, how do you find the actual size of the object?

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Multiply the size of the model by 72 to find the actual size.

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What is the scale factor?

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The scale factor is the ratio of a length in a drawing or model to the corresponding length in the actual object.

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How do you determine which of two scales is larger?

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Compare the ratios; a smaller denominator indicates a larger scale.

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If a drawing has a scale of 1 cm = 100 meters, what does this mean?

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It means that 1 centimeter on the drawing represents 100 meters in reality.

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What is the area scale conversion for a garden with an area of 375 square feet represented as 15 square inches?

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The scale of the drawing is 1 inch to 25 feet.

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How do you convert square inches to square feet?

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To convert square inches to square feet, divide the number of square inches by 144.