What is an engineer's scale?

Answer by  bwh (6)

An architect's scale is a non-electronic tool, similar to a ruler. It is used in making or measuring from drawings such as blueprints and floor plans. It enables one to quickly mark or measure distances when scale is important, for example, when an inch on a blueprint represents a foot on an item being constructed.

Answer by  jtdwyer (22)

An Engineers scale is a specific instrument consists of a triangular cross length. It is used to compare ratios of varying measurements and to ensure accurracy of lengths.