Conversion

Scale Calculator

Convert real distance to map distance at a scale.

Calculated Output

Map distance ((same units)) 1

Formula: map distance = real distance ÷ scale

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Real distance = 25,000

3. Scale (1 : N) = 25,000

5. Map distance = Real distance / Scale (1 : N) = 25,000 / 25,000 = 1(same units)

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The math behind it

At a scale of 1:N, map distance = real distance ÷ N (same units).

25,000 units real at 1:25000 → 1 unit on the map.

Reverse?

real distance = map distance × N.