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Map scale calculations

Geography · Map skills

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About this practice set

Map scale calculations is part of Geography (Map skills). Questions are generated with new numbers each time you practise. Levels available: Easy. After you answer, an explanation is shown.

Example questions

A taste of what you will practise. Answers are revealed after you try.

  • Easy

    A map has a scale of 1:25000. A measured distance on the map is 5 cm. What is the actual ground distance in km?