Map Scale Converter
Convert between map scales, calculate real-world distances, and understand scale ratios with detailed explanations and visualization tools.
Professional Cartography Tool
Scale Conversion Type
Choose what to calculate
Scale Ratio Conversion
Convert between different map scales
Scale Ratio
Ratio
:
Verbal: 1 to 25,000
Target Ratio
:
Verbal: 1 to 50,000
Scale Conversion Factor
Multiply input by:
2.0
To convert from 1:25,000 to 1:50,000
Units & Format Options
Conversion Results
Scale comparisons and calculations
Input Scale
Your starting scale
Scale Ratio
1:25,000
Verbal Scale
1 to 25,000
1 cm represents
250 meters
Output Scale
Target conversion scale
Scale Ratio
1:50,000
Verbal Scale
1 to 50,000
1 cm represents
500 meters
Scale Comparison
Scale Factor
2.0
Output ÷ Input
Detail Level
Less Detailed
Comparison
Coverage Area
4× Larger
Area covered
Distance Calculation
Map measurement to real world
Map Measurement
5 cm
Map Scale
1:25,000
Real World Distance
1.25 km
Calculation Breakdown
1. Map measurement: 5 cm
2. Scale: 1:25,000 means 1 cm = 25,000 cm
3. Real distance: 5 cm × 25,000 = 125,000 cm
4. Convert to km: 125,000 cm ÷ 100,000 = 1.25 km
Area Calculation
Map area to real world area
Map Dimensions
10 cm × 5 cm
Map Area
50 cm²
Real World Area
312.5 hectares
Calculation Breakdown
1. Map area: 10 cm × 5 cm = 50 cm²
2. Scale: 1:25,000 means 1 cm = 25,000 cm
3. Area scale factor: 25,000² = 625,000,000
4. Real area: 50 cm² × 625,000,000 = 31,250,000,000 cm²
5. Convert to hectares: 31,250,000,000 ÷ 100,000,000 = 312.5 ha
Visual Scale Comparison
Input Scale (1:25,000)
More detailed
Output Scale (1:50,000)
Less detailed
The output scale shows 2× less detail but covers 4× larger area