Map scales close map scaleThe ratio of the length of a feature on a map to the same length in real life. are often written as a ratio, eg 1 : 250,000. They can also be written using measurements, eg 2 ...

It is not always possible to draw objects, such as a building, using the real-life measurements, as they are too big or in other cases, too small. Instead, a scale drawing is used to recreate ...

The Google Maps app will display a dynamic scale every time you zoom in or out of a map. Here you will learn to display the scale bar in Google Maps for Android permanently. To always show the scale ...