Scales & Measurements
Directions:
Note: Be sure “print scaling” in the print dialog window is set to “none” to ensure the
activities will measure accurately when printed. Due to variations in printers and
measuring tools, the answers to the activities may vary slightly with the answers you
derive. These activities are designed for practice only.
1. Measure the width and height of the rectangle using the scale 1/8 inch = 1 foot.
Width: _______feet _____inches
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Height: ______ feet _____inches
2. Measure the width and height of the rectangle using the scale 3 inches = 1 foot.
Width: _______feet ______inches
Height: ______feet ______inches
Accompanies: Welding Blueprints & Symbols
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Scales & Measurements
3. Measure the width and height of the rectangle using the scale 1 inch = 40 feet.
Width: ________feet
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Height: ________feet
4. This drawing represents one corner of an office building.
Using a scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot, what is the width and length of the conference
room?
Using the same scale, what is the length and width of the reception area?
Rest Room
Rest Room
Office
Conference
Room
Office
Recep on
Conference Room
Width: _______feet _____inches
Length: ______feet _____inches
Reception Area
Width: _______feet _____inches
Length: ______feet _____inches
Accompanies: Welding Blueprints & Symbols
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