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Map scales & real distances

Use a linear map scale ratio to convert map measurements in centimetres into real distances in kilometres. Review suitability for your learners before teaching.

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Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 10-12

Map scales & real distances

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1. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 15 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 15 km · 4 cm · Map scales & real distances
2. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 13 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 13 km · 4 cm · Map scales & real distances
3. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 20 km. Two landmarks are 8 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 20 km · 8 cm · Map scales & real distances
4. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 3 km. Two landmarks are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 3 km · 14 cm · Map scales & real distances
5. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 13 km. Two landmarks are 3 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 13 km · 3 cm · Map scales & real distances
6. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 21 km. Two landmarks are 17 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 21 km · 17 cm · Map scales & real distances
7. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 5 km. Two landmarks are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 5 km · 2 cm · Map scales & real distances
8. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 16 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 16 km · 4 cm · Map scales & real distances
9. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 14 km. Two landmarks are 3 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 14 km · 3 cm · Map scales & real distances
10. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 6 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 6 km · 4 cm · Map scales & real distances
11. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 9 km. Two landmarks are 10 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 9 km · 10 cm · Map scales & real distances
12. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 11 km. Two landmarks are 17 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 11 km · 17 cm · Map scales & real distances

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

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Map scales & real distances

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 15 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
60 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 4 × 15 km = 60 km.
2. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 13 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
52 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 4 × 13 km = 52 km.
3. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 20 km. Two landmarks are 8 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
160 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 8 × 20 km = 160 km.
4. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 3 km. Two landmarks are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
42 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 14 × 3 km = 42 km.
5. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 13 km. Two landmarks are 3 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
39 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 3 × 13 km = 39 km.
6. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 21 km. Two landmarks are 17 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
357 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 17 × 21 km = 357 km.
7. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 5 km. Two landmarks are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
10 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 2 × 5 km = 10 km.
8. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 16 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
64 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 4 × 16 km = 64 km.
9. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 14 km. Two landmarks are 3 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
42 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 3 × 14 km = 42 km.
10. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 6 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
24 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 4 × 6 km = 24 km.
11. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 9 km. Two landmarks are 10 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
90 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 10 × 9 km = 90 km.
12. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 11 km. Two landmarks are 17 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
187 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 17 × 11 km = 187 km.

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioPractice pack · Ages 10-12

Map scales & real distances

Take your time. Show your thinking.

1. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 15 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 15 km · 4 cm · Map scales & real distances
2. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 13 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 13 km · 4 cm · Map scales & real distances
3. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 20 km. Two landmarks are 8 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 20 km · 8 cm · Map scales & real distances
4. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 3 km. Two landmarks are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 3 km · 14 cm · Map scales & real distances
5. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 13 km. Two landmarks are 3 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 13 km · 3 cm · Map scales & real distances
6. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 21 km. Two landmarks are 17 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 21 km · 17 cm · Map scales & real distances
7. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 5 km. Two landmarks are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 5 km · 2 cm · Map scales & real distances
8. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 16 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 16 km · 4 cm · Map scales & real distances
9. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 14 km. Two landmarks are 3 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 14 km · 3 cm · Map scales & real distances
10. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 6 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 6 km · 4 cm · Map scales & real distances
11. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 9 km. Two landmarks are 10 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 9 km · 10 cm · Map scales & real distances
12. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 11 km. Two landmarks are 17 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
1 cm · 11 km · 17 cm · Map scales & real distances

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification

Worksheet StudioAnswer key · Ages 10-12

Map scales & real distances

Answers and reasoning. Review before teaching.

1. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 15 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
60 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 4 × 15 km = 60 km.
2. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 13 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
52 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 4 × 13 km = 52 km.
3. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 20 km. Two landmarks are 8 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
160 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 8 × 20 km = 160 km.
4. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 3 km. Two landmarks are 14 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
42 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 14 × 3 km = 42 km.
5. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 13 km. Two landmarks are 3 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
39 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 3 × 13 km = 39 km.
6. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 21 km. Two landmarks are 17 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
357 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 17 × 21 km = 357 km.
7. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 5 km. Two landmarks are 2 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
10 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 2 × 5 km = 10 km.
8. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 16 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
64 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 4 × 16 km = 64 km.
9. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 14 km. Two landmarks are 3 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
42 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 3 × 14 km = 42 km.
10. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 6 km. Two landmarks are 4 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
24 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 4 × 6 km = 24 km.
11. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 9 km. Two landmarks are 10 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
90 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 10 × 9 km = 90 km.
12. A map has a scale of 1 cm : 11 km. Two landmarks are 17 cm apart on the map. What is the actual distance between them?
187 km
Multiply map distance by scale factor: 17 × 11 km = 187 km.

12 questions · Seed 43 · Age guidance, not curriculum certification