If the map scale is 1:50 and the map distance is 20cm find the actual ground distance

Answer 1

To find the actual ground distance, you would multiply the map distance by the scale factor.

Scale factor = 1/50

Actual ground distance = Map distance * Scale factor
Actual ground distance = 20cm * (1/50)
Actual ground distance = 20cm * 0.02
Actual ground distance = 0.4 meters

Therefore, the actual ground distance is 0.4 meters.