Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 31, 2014 11:26 pm Hi, 1. Does anyone know what is the meaning of 1:50/100 scale means? 2. Also, if I have 1:100, and if I print on A0, it will shows a correct representation (1cm = 100cm or 1m); But if I print it to A3, how will the measurement will be counted? Please note that I can't see any indication from the builder/architect whether it is best to be printed to A3 or A0 in the plan itself Thanks Re: Reading building plan scale 2Nov 01, 2014 12:33 am print it and check 1:100 1cm is 1 meter print on a3 and just check with ruller say 4 m room will be 4 cm Hurry up and wait Re: Reading building plan scale 3Nov 01, 2014 12:35 am 1:50 will be 1cm=2meter 1:1 1meter is 1 meter so normal size Hurry up and wait Re: Reading building plan scale 4Nov 01, 2014 1:06 am 1:100 means 1cm on your plan represents 100cms in life. The drawing is 100 times smaller than reality. If your original plan is on A0, you cant really scale to A3, but at A1 can scale to A3 at half size. ie 1:100 on A1 would print at (Roughly) 1:200 on A3. You could do the same for an A2 down to an A4. If you dont know what the pdf size is you should be able to open it in acrobat reader and go to File>Properties. It should have document size shown there, but it may be in inches (just convert, then look up online what size it is). If you set your printer to scale to fit there should be a box saying what scale is being applied - if it is 50% (ie a1 on a3 or a2 on a4) then you can double the scale (1:50 goes to 1:100) A0 is not typically used for architectural drawings, unless it is a seriously large job (not normal for residential). Typically A1 or A3, A2 sometimes. Perth Dream 1:50 will be 1cm=2meter Nope - 1:50 would be 1cm = 500mm or 2cm to 1m. 1cm = 2 metres at 1:200. Small footprint in Eliza Ponds, Spearwood WA Re: Reading building plan scale 5Nov 01, 2014 1:40 am oops brain not working too well this time of the night. Hurry up and wait Re: Reading building plan scale 6Nov 01, 2014 10:28 am Tristanium If you dont know what the pdf size is you should be able to open it in acrobat reader and go to File>Properties. It should have document size shown there, but it may be in inches (just convert, then look up online what size it is). If you set your printer to scale to fit there should be a box saying what scale is being applied - if it is 50% (ie a1 on a3 or a2 on a4) then you can double the scale (1:50 goes to 1:100) Thanks for the adobe reader properties and the print scale options tips, really helps! I have found that the file property size is A3 size, now I just need to reprint the document with 100% scale options now Tristanium A0 is not typically used for architectural drawings, unless it is a seriously large job (not normal for residential). Typically A1 or A3, A2 sometimes. The plan was originally created by town planner, and surprisingly they created them in A0 (perhaps due to council's requirement). Now the builder is handling it, and seems they produce A3 paper instead now Perth Dream oops brain not working too well this time of the night. Thanks for your response too! even late night, still have time to response Re: Reading building plan scale 7Nov 01, 2014 11:11 am Quote: The plan was originally created by town planner, and surprisingly they created them in A0 (perhaps due to council's requirement). Now the builder is handling it, and seems they produce A3 paper instead now 95% or more of drawings are produced in A3 size for the following reasons: Most office photocopiers will copy A3 Drawings Saves Paper Easier to store At A3 the drawing is still normally legible And most important of all - Easier to handle on site (try looking at an AO drawing on a Wet and Windy Day on site!!!!!!) The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. i thought the flipped plan initially but bec i want narrow pathway from entry to dining (dont like bend), also cannot fit the… 7 17172 5 10421 Hi, Seeking volume or semi-custom builder in victoria(east), which have existing double story wide floor plans. Seeking 18-20m wide homes with depth of 12-15m long. Or… 0 25049 |