Drawing Scale Calculator
Determine drawing dimensions based on real-world measurements and scale.
Enter the actual size of the object.
Enter the scale factor (drawing size / real size). For 1:X scale, enter 1/X.
Drawing Dimension:
Scale Visualization
Understanding Drawing Scales
Drawing scales are crucial in fields like architecture, engineering, and cartography. They represent the ratio between a measurement on a drawing and the corresponding measurement on the real object. A scale of 1:100 means that 1 unit on the drawing represents 100 units in reality. This calculator helps you determine the drawing dimension when you know the actual size and the scale factor. For example, if you have a real-world dimension of 10 meters and a scale of 1:50, you would input 10 for the real-world dimension and 0.02 (1/50) for the scale factor to find the drawing dimension in meters. Understanding scales ensures accuracy and proper representation in scaled drawings.