Proportional Scaling Calculator
Determine the scale factor needed to proportionally resize objects. Enter the original and desired dimensions to calculate.
Enter Dimensions
Enter the initial dimension of the object.
Enter the dimension you want to scale to.
Scale Factor
The scale factor is:
Visual Representation
See the proportional scaling in action:
Original
Scaled
Understanding Proportional Scaling
Proportional scaling is a method to resize an object while maintaining its original proportions. It's widely used in graphics, design, and engineering to adjust sizes without distortion. The scale factor is the ratio between the desired dimension and the original dimension. For example, if you want to enlarge an image from 100px to 200px, the scale factor is 200/100 = 2. This means every dimension of the image will be multiplied by 2.
- Formula: Scale Factor = Desired Dimension / Original Dimension
- Use Cases: Resizing images, scaling architectural plans, adjusting recipe quantities, etc.
- Related Concepts: Ratio, Proportion, Percentage Change.
Learn more about scaling and proportions on websites like Math is Fun and Wikipedia.