Map Scale Converter

Convert a distance on a map to real-world distance. Enter map scale (e.g. 1:50000 or 50000) and map distance.

Map scale (e.g. 50000 or 1:50000)

Distance on map

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Map Scale Converter

Turn a measurement on the map into real-world distance. A scale of 1:50000 means 1 cm on the map = 50,000 cm (0.5 km) on the ground. Enter the scale as 50000 or 1:50000.

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