Frequent question: How do you work out scale on building plans?

What scale is used for building plans?

The architect’s scale is used by architects and builders for obtaining measurements from scaled drawings of buildings and other structures. It is typically three-sided with 11 scales or flat with 4 scales. It is available in lengths ranging from 4″ to 36″ although 12″ models are most common.

What is the scale of 1 50?

What does a 1:50 scale mean. Using the same method of calculation, a 1:50 scale is simple representing an object and/or subject 50 times smaller that its real size.

What does a 1/100 scale mean?

Ratio scales



If the scale of the plan is 1 : 100, this means the real measurements are 100 times longer than they are on the plan. So 1 cm on the plan represents a real length of 100 cm (1 metre)

How do you calculate scale model size?

To find the Scale of your Model: Take the length of the Full Size Ship in Feet, multiply (x) by 12 to get the Length in Inches. Take that number and Divide it by the Length of your model (also in Inches), and you will have determined the Scale.

How do you convert to scale?

To scale an object to a smaller size, you simply divide each dimension by the required scale factor. For example, if you would like to apply a scale factor of 1:6 and the length of the item is 60 cm, you simply divide 60 / 6 = 10 cm to get the new dimension.

What is the scale of 1 25?

Well, 1:25 means that 1 ‘unit’ on the plan is 25 ‘units’ in real life, so 1cm = 25cm, 1ft=25ft etc.