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Scale and dimensions

Scale expresses the relationship between a drawing’s size and the real object or space. Dimensions state the actual measurements, allowing users to interpret distances and sizes even when a drawing is resized.

Scale expresses the relationship between a drawing’s size and the real object or space. Dimensions state the actual measurements, allowing users to interpret distances and sizes even when a drawing is resized.

First published 18 July 2026 · Revision 1 · Substantive changes to this entry are dated here.