The three-sided version of the architect’s scale has ten separate scales, paired in five groups of two: 1-inch and 1/2-inch 3/4-inch and 3/8-inch 3/16-inch and 3/32-inch 1 and 1/2-inch and 3-inch

Using the Architect's Scale Often used for residential landscape designs Converts measurements to feet and inches Scale ranges for 1/16”=1’ to 3”=1’ Small marks beyond the 0 point are inch marks

Reading the Architect’s scale Architect’s scale always reads X” = 1’- 0” For example, ½” = 1’- 0” or 3” = 1’- 0” Architect’s Scales and Sizes 16 Scale = Full Size 12” = 1’- 0”. (standard ruler) 3”= 1’- 0” = Quarter Size (divide 3”/12” = ¼) 1-1/2” = 1’- 0” = 1/8 size 1” = 1’- 0” = 1/12 size 3/4” = 1’- 0” = 1/16 size 1/2” = 1’- 0” = 1/24 size 3/8” = 1’- 0” = 1/32 size 1/4” = 1’- 0” = 1/48 size 1/8” = 1’- 0” = 1/96 size 3/32” = 1’- 0” = 1/128 size

Using Architect’s Scale Measure using 1/8 scale. Measured distance equal to 15 feet.

Using the Architect's Scale Measure using 1/8 scale. Measured distance equal to 4 feet, 6 inches

Using the Architect's Scale Measure using 1/4 scale. Measured distance equal to 4 feet, 3 inches.