Nursery/Landscape CDE: Scale and Measurement Tools

This measuring tool is most commonly used to determine the length or "distance" of a long object, field or yard.

• Ruler

• T-Square

• Measuring Tape

• Measuring Wheel

• Architect's Scale

Identify the measuring tool.

• Ruler

• T-Square

• Measuring Tape

• Measuring Wheel

• Architect's Scale

This measuring tool is flat and generally includes one side for inches and another for centimeters.

• Ruler

• T-Square

• Measuring Tape

• Measuring Wheel

• Architect's Scale

Which of the following measurement tools should be used when working on the actual blueprint or drawing? Select all that apply.

• Ruler

• T-Square

• Measuring Tape

• Measuring Wheel

• Architect's Scale

Identify the measuring tool.

• Ruler

• T-Square

• Measuring Tape

• Measuring Wheel

• Architect's Scale

This tool contains multiple "sides" (generally three) and is the most efficient tool used for drawing to scale.

• Ruler

• T-Square

• Measuring Tape

• Measuring Wheel

• Architect's Scale

Identify the measuring tool.

• Ruler

• T-Square

• Measuring Tape

• Measuring Wheel

• Architect's Scale

The side of a house is 30 feet and you want to draw this on paper for your client. Using a scale where 1 foot is equal to 1/2 inch, how long will the side of the house be on your paper?

• 15 feet

• 60 feet

• 15 inches

• 30 inches

• 60 inches

Identify the measuring tool.

• Ruler

• T-Square

• Measuring Tape

• Measuring Wheel

• Architect's Scale

True or False: It is okay for me to draw lines using the Architect's Scale.

• True

• False