Somewhere I have a copy of percentages to change scales for a given subject. Naturally I cannot find it. I have a set of 48th scale decals I wish to scale up to 32nd, can someone let me know the percent it needs to be increased to on a copier. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks, Ol' 45
Scale Conversion
Jul 05, 2010
11 Replies
1/48 to 1/32 147.6%
IIRC, 48 divided by 32, X 100 = 150%
WmB
Would this be any use?
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Regards
Syke
Simple rule that works in all cases, for enlargement OR reduction: Divide the scale you've got by the scale you want.
Example: 48/32 =3D 1.5 (150%)
Note that not all (not any?) photocopiers are exactly precise when enlarging or reducing. This is especially important to know if you need to go back & make more enlarged/reduced copies. Even with identical settings, the result may (probably will) be off. It's best to make them all in 1 session, without changing the enlargement/ reduction setting.
Apparently, that is for a MAC computer. The OP is running Windows
You're right! Sorry about that. I have a copy of Scalecalc on a Win XP machine, but I couldn't remember the URL where I got it.
Regards
Syke
...but us Mac users appreciate! Thanks.
To convert any scale, just divide the denominators. Since you're scaling up, you know the the answer will be greater than one, so it's
48 divided by 32, or 1.5 (that's 150%). If you wanted to reduce the scale from 1/32nd to 1/48th, your know your answer will be less than one, so divide 32 by 48, giving .67 or (67%). Gerald Owens
I hate math. I want a visual conversion. :-0
...try this -
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Thanks to all who responded to my query. I've printed the math formulas and now I'll just have to file them where I can find them. Many thanks once more. Ol' 45
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