Scale Drawing Calculator

Using the Scale Drawing Calculator

The Scale Drawing Calculator is a useful tool to calculate the relationship between actual sizes and their scaled drawing counterparts. Follow this step-by-step guide to effectively use the calculator.

Step 1: Enter the Actual Length

• Locate the input field labeled Actual Length.
• Enter a numerical value representing the actual length of the object you are converting. Ensure this value is positive and greater than zero.

Step 2: Select the Actual Unit

• Find the drop-down menu labeled Actual Unit.
• Select the unit of measurement for the actual length from the available options: Meters, Feet, or Inches.

Step 3: Enter the Drawing Length

• Navigate to the input field labeled Drawing Length.
• Input a numerical value for the length on the drawing or plan. Like actual length, this must be a positive number greater than zero.

Step 4: Select the Drawing Unit

• Access the drop-down menu labeled Drawing Unit.
• Choose the unit for the drawing length from the list: Centimeters, Millimeters, or Inches.

Understanding the Results

Once all the necessary inputs are provided, the calculator will display the following results:

• Scale Ratio (1:) – This indicates the ratio of the actual size to the drawing size. The result is rounded to the nearest whole number.
• Scale (Decimal): – This value represents the decimal form of the scale ratio, presented to six decimal places for precision.
• Drawing Area: – The calculator squares the drawing length to provide the area size of the scaled drawing, reported with two decimal accuracy and labeled as ‘square units’.
• Actual Area: – This figure is derived by squaring the actual length to offer the object’s real-world area, similarly detailed to two decimal points with ‘square units’ as the suffix.

With this step-by-step guide, you are ready to efficiently use the Scale Drawing Calculator to determine scales and areas for various projects.