Scale Drawing Lesson
Scale Drawing Lesson
Scale Drawing Lesson
Scale
Example:
1 inch = 3 feet
(One inch represents an actual distance of 3
feet)
1:24
(1 unit represents an actual distance of 24
units)
Scale Factor
Example: Suppose a scale model has a scale of
2 inches = 16 inches. The scale factor is 2
or 1
16
8
The lengths and widths of objects of a scale
drawing or model are proportional to the
lengths and widths of the actual object.
x= 35
So, the scale is 1 =
2=x
On the drawing, the length is 2 inches
8 ft
Your Turn!
On a set of architectural drawings for an office
building, the scale is 1/2 = 3 feet. Find the actual
length of each room.
.5 = 2
Lobby: 2 inches
3ft x ft
.5x = 6
x = 12
Cafeteria: 8.25 inches
.5 = 8,25
3ft
x ft
.5x = 24.75
x = 49.5
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