How to calculate distances on the map or in reality using the map scale

Learn basic calculations concerning the scale in maps: how to calculate the distance in reality from the distance on the map, and vice versa.

The scale of a map is actually a ratio, such as 1:200,000 or 1:35,000. A map scale 1:30,000 means that one unit (whether inch or centimeter) on the map corresponds to 30,000 such units in reality. That understanding is the basis for all the calculations we do.

Essentially, to go from the map to reality, you would multiply by that number 30,000, and to go from reality to the map you'd divide by it.

[chibikenma]

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[rooshiasanyal]

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[Himari]

Thank you, this helped a lot with my coming geography exam

[samgodfrey]

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[chirkootreena]

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[simonthomas]

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[Visalakshi]

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[castrosameja]

Appreciate alot Mrs but can you try to use statement questions like maybe some of us can't panic to understand otherwise thanks teacher

[dexmeyy]

so I'm not sure if i'm confused but, for my equation I have 1 in. : 150 mi and the question was "9 in." so I multiplied 9x150 and it got me 1350. So I took away the 0 and put "1.35 in." as my answer. PLease someone tell me if i'm confused ;-;

[Ilikecoffee]

at 3:51 where did u get 5280 and 12 from?

[primuswonou]

What is the difference between the two different scales given here 1:50, 000 and 1:100, 000

[barnabasmberijandja]

Given convert to word scale, how do you work out this?

[tirthadeepmajumdar]

Madam... how can I calculate the total floor distance in linear scale.... please tell me....

[mosetsanagaotsenelelwe]

Its a bit difficult though 😢can u do it a bit more easy and explain