Scale Drawings Worksheets
Convert between drawing lengths and actual lengths using a stated scale.
Before you begin
Multiply, divide and simplify fractions. Read quantities with their units.
Worked example
A drawing uses 1 cm for 9 m. A wall measures 12 cm on the drawing. What is its real length?
- Multiply the drawing length by the scale factor.
Answer: 108 m
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
Choose your level
These sets use the same exercise types and number ranges across level labels. Choose a fresh set for additional practice.
- Easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.
- Medium: Practice the same exercise types with a fresh numbered set.
- Hard: Use another set to practice explaining and checking your answers.
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Preview and print an easy set
Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
A drawing uses 1 cm for 6 m. A wall measures 7 cm on the drawing. What is its real length?
2
A map uses 1 cm for 11 km. Two towns are 121 km apart. How far apart should they be on the map?
3
A drawing uses 1 cm for 2 m. A wall measures 7 cm on the drawing. What is its real length?
4
A map uses 1 cm for 16 km. Two towns are 144 km apart. How far apart should they be on the map?
5
A drawing uses 1 cm for 2 m. A wall measures 10 cm on the drawing. What is its real length?
6
A map uses 1 cm for 6 km. Two towns are 42 km apart. How far apart should they be on the map?
Answer Key
1. 42 m2. 11 cm3. 14 m4. 9 cm5. 20 m6. 7 cm