Enter the map scale (1:X) and the measured distance into the Actual Distance Calculator. The calculator will evaluate and display the Actual Distance.
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Actual Distance Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the Actual Distance.
AD = MD / (1/X)
- Where AD is the Actual Distance
- X is the map scale (1:X)
- MD is the measured distance
How to Calculate Actual Distance?
The following example problems outline how to calculate Actual Distance.
Example Problem #1:
- First, determine the map scale (1:X).
- The map scale (1:X) is given as: 50,000.
- Next, determine the measured distance.
- The measured distance is provided as: 3.
- Finally, calculate the Actual Distance using the equation above:
AD = MD / (1/X)
The values given above are inserted into the equation below and the solution is calculated:
AD = 3 / (1/50,000) = 150,000
Example Problem #2:
For this problem, the variables needed are provided below:
map scale (1:X) = 2,500
measured distance = 10
This example problem is a test of your knowledge on the subject. Use the calculator above to check your answer.
AD = MD / (1/X) = ?
