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Map Scale Distance — result sheet
Ground distance in cm, m, and km from a map length and 1:N scale.
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Formula and methodology
Formula: Real cm = map cm x N; m = /100; km = /100,000.
Multiply the measured map length by the scale denominator, then convert centimeters to meters and kilometers.
This result follows the calculator's declared inputs, precision, validation boundaries, and model limits.
Input contract
- Map distance — cm; minimum 1.0E-12; maximum 1000000000
- Scale denominator N (1:N) — N in 1:N, e.g. 50000.; minimum 1.0E-12; maximum 1000000000
Worked example
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Map distance | 5 |
| Scale denominator N (1:N) | 50000 |
250000 cm = 2500 m = 2.5 km.
Assumptions and limits
- Positive map length in cm with a positive 1:N denominator.
- Same-unit scale; flat-map distance, no terrain factor.
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Source and methodology
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