Find a Drafting Scale by Graduation Set

Use this guide to find drafting scales containing the graduations required for your class, project or profession. Open the graduation set you need, then compare the available plastic, pocket and aluminum scales.

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Find a Triangular Scale by Graduation Set

Architect Scale
Engineer Scale
Engineer Scale — Alternate Graduation Set

Graduations: 10, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 50 parts to the inch.

12-Inch Plastic Scales

Alvin 245P Color-Coded
Combination Scale — Set 1

Graduations: 1:100 metric; 10 and 50 parts to the inch; 1/4 and 1/2 size; 50ths and 32nds at full size.

12-Inch Plastic Scales

Alvin 119PC Scholastic Scale
Combination Scale — Set 2

Graduations: 1:50 and 1:100 metric; 50ths and 16ths at full size; 1/4 and 1/2 size; 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch equal 1 foot.

12-Inch Plastic Scales

Alvin 120PC Scholastic Scale
Combination Scale — Set 3

Graduations: 1:100 and 1:500 metric; 16ths; 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch equal 1 foot; 10 and 50 parts to the inch.

Mechanical Scale

Graduations: 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch and 1 inch to the foot; 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 and 3/4 size; 50ths and 16ths.

Metric 01 Scale

Graduations: 1:100, 1:200, 1:300, 1:400, 1:500 and 1:600.

12-Inch Plastic Scales

Pacific Arc 92301 Scale
Metric 02 Scale

Graduations: 1:20, 1:33 1/2, 1:40, 1:50, 1:80 and 1:100.

Metric 03 Scale
Metric 04 Scale

Graduations: 1:20, 1:25, 1:50, 1:75, 1:100 and 1:125.

Metric 05 Scale

Graduations: 1:500, 1:1000, 1:1250, 1:1500, 1:2000 and 1:2500.

12-Inch Plastic Scales

Pacific Arc 95305 Color-Coded
Metric 06 Scale

Graduations: Fully divided: 1:1, 1:2, 1:25, 1:50, 1:75 and 1:125.

Metric Engineer Scale

Graduations: 1:1, 1:2, 1:5, 1:10, 1:20 and 1:50.

Aluminum Scales

Alumicolor 3453 Color-Coded
Metric Mechanical Scale — Set 1

Graduations: 1:2.5, 1:5, 1:10, 1:20, 1:50 and 1:100.

12-Inch Plastic Scales

Alvin 744PM Color-Coded Scale
Metric Mechanical Scale — Set 2

Graduations: 1:20, 1:25, 1:33.3, 1:50, 1:75 and 1:100.

12-Inch Plastic Scales

Alvin 748PM Color-Coded Scale
Before ordering: Compare the complete graduation set listed by your instructor or project requirements. Scales of the same general type may contain different graduation combinations.

Plastic or Aluminum Drafting Scale?

Plastic Scales

  • Lightweight and easy to carry
  • Economical choice for students
  • Suitable for classroom and everyday use
  • Available in several scale types and graduation sets

Aluminum Scales

  • Rigid and durable construction
  • Designed for frequent, long-term use
  • Resistant to bending and everyday wear
  • Popular with students and professionals

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