Scaling objects in a CAD environment

While performing fire sprinkler design or fire sprinkler layout it is often necessary to scale an object or group of objects. The following information can be used to help with this process.


SCALING:

To scale an object up –

Divide little number by big number

To scale an object down –

Divide big number by little number

Paper Space Scaling –

Divide bottom number by top number then multiply by 12.

i.e. 1/8th scale

8/1 * 12 = 96

Site Plan Scale – (Assumes 1/8th scale as default)

Scale:

Scale by:

1/10 1.25

1/16 2

1/20 2.5

1/30 3.75

1/40 5

1/50 6.25

1/60 7.5

1/100 12.5


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