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To convert a smaller, scaled measurement up to the actual measurement, simply multiply the scaled measurement by the scale factor. For example, if the scale factor is 1:8 and the scaled length is 4, multiply 4 × 8 = 32 to convert it to the larger actual size.
To scale an object to a larger size, you simply multiply 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 5 cm, you simply multiply 5 × 6 = 30 cm to get the new dimension.
Apply the scale conversion formula: Map distance / Scale factor. The result you get is precisely the real-world distance between the two objects.
How to calculate scale size. To calculate the scale length, use real length multiply the scale factor of it, then divide the scale factor of scale length, for example. Scale ratio 1:12. Real length : 240 inch Scale length : 240 inch × 1 ÷ 12 = 20 inch. Room scale size at scale 1:100.
The basic formula to find the scale factor of a figure is expressed as, Scale factor = Dimensions of the new shape ÷ Dimensions of the original shape. This formula can also be used to calculate the dimensions of the new figure or the original figure by simply substituting the values in the formula.
The main step in scaling an object is to find the scale factor, which is the ratio between the real size and the scaled one. This factor can be a fraction, ratio, percentage, or decimal. Depending on the type of scale used, the conversion will increase or decrease the object's size.
Our scale calculator allows you, based on the given scale factor, to know the object's true size (if you specify its scale size) or scale size (if you specify its actual size). You can use the scale factor to convert lengths and widths from real life to map units, or vice versa.
