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SCALE CONVERSION

Hello Don. Use this online scale conversion tool.

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To convert a measurement to a larger measurement, simply multiply the real measurement by the scale factor. For example, if the scale factor is 1:8 and the measured length is 4, multiply 4 × 8 = 32 to convert.

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.
 
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As a Canadian, we converted to metric (metrification) in the early 1970s, expecting the our neighboours to the south to follow suit. Knowing both systems is like being ambidextrous (which I am), so depending on the source I use whichever scale conversion suites the need. I totally agree that a base 10 decimal system is a breeze for scale conversions.
 
I really do not like using anything other than the measurements we use in the USA. That being said, I find myself using metrics in modeling more and more as my ruler has both and the metric side seems easier. My liquor store has only European measurements anymore, so I am forced to consider liters etc. It is a changing world and for old people this can be a chore.
 
Bobc622 said:
I really do not like using anything other than the measurements we use in the USA. That being said, I find myself using metrics in modeling more and more as my ruler has both and the metric side seems easier. My liquor store has only European measurements anymore, so I am forced to consider liters etc. It is a changing world and for old people this can be a chore.
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Change in the world? Not exactly. In 1975 President Gerald Ford signed the "Metric Conversion Act" to finally become an independent state, no longer following a relic of the British occupation. The stubbornness and fear of everything new prevented that. Canada and England have a similar declaration in the constitution, but neither do they use it. So stay in your exotic cage, the head-shaking of the rest of the world is certain to you.;) BeerFrom the beginning, metric calculations have been archaeologically documented in India, Arabia, Persia, Rome and in Germany since 1569 BC.:)
 
This scale converson chart is the one I have been using forthe last twenty years and it was taken from a "Plastruct Catalogue". I use it in conjunction with an Architects Rule, it's simple and easy to use. Now I'll try to send everybody a copy. Sorry guys on the continent but I do not have the meteric equivelent.
 

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This scale converson chart is the one I have been using forthe last twenty years and it was taken from a "Plastruct Catalogue". I use it in conjunction with an Architects Rule, it's simple and easy to use. Now I'll try to send everybody a copy. Sorry guys on the continent but I do not have the meteric equivelent.
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That is exactly the problem. If I want to know whether a cannon with the offered dimensions of 1 29/64 "fits my 1:64 scale, that is simply tortuous to impossible. Why else is this information not included ? Result: I buy somewhere else. One of the few advantages of one globalized world.:confused:
 
Re post #13.
The UK is probably the only western nation which doesn't have a written constitution. Ruled by arcane edicts which in any given circumstance, up may very well mean down, depending how big your wallet is.
My point is, we in the UK have no definitive constitution and as subjects have no inalieble rights.
Sorry if that wobbles on the knife edge of politics, but please be careful by assuming everyone has an actual constitution.
 
Jimsky said:
Hello Don. Use this online scale conversion tool.

Scale Conversion Tool​


Online Scale Converter Tool - Scale Modelers World

The Scale Modelers World is an online resource for scale modelers. Here you will find product reviews and articles direct from the workbench.
www.scalemodelersworld.com
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This last conversion tool has served me well in the past as it provides several different options as to what you have and want. Rich (PT-2)
 
Mash said:
That is exactly the problem. If I want to know whether a cannon with the offered dimensions of 1 29/64 "fits my 1:64 scale, that is simply tortuous to impossible. Why else is this information not included ? Result: I buy somewhere else. One of the few advantages of one globalized world.:confused:
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At 1/64 scale, 3/16" = 1 foot.
 
Philski said:
At 1/64 scale, 3/16" = 1 foot.
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Conversions are typically more obvious, or is it easier, to those with a numerical/math mind.

My brain is visual not numeric, totally the opposite of my younger brother for whom everything seems to be an equation with known "obvious" factors. It is sometimes a challenge to talk with him as he trots out too many details to reinforce his train of thought and validity of his point/logic equation and the grammar can create a fog of loss of comprehension. . . . which is why I did not become an engineer.

Salutes and respect for those numeric thinkers. Rich (PT-2)
 
Love the debate on metric or imperial, as for Canada we did change to metirc in the mid 70s but 50 odd years latter we are stuck somewhere in between the two. I worked in engineering my whole working life and still now most jobs are still in imperial because of our close relationship with the US. But if I had to make a choice it would be defiantly be metric, much easier to work with no fractions (29/64”) LOL
 
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