The scale drawing enlarges the size of the machine component by a scale factor 7∙5 Image caption, Multiply each real length by the scale (7∙5). 8 × 7∙5 = 60, the component length is 60 mm.

A scale factor can be used to create maps and other scale diagrams. When things are too big to draw on paper, scale factors are used to calculate smaller, proportional measurements. Floor plans ...