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[quote user="blkjac"]<p>is there a table that gives me a conversion factor to convert from one scale to another. IE: If I find a layout I like but it's in HO and I want to convert it to G what factor do I use. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.</p><p>Thanks</p><p> </p><p>[/quote]</p><p> </p><p>Hi,</p><p> </p><p>You take the value of the scale you want to convert from i.e. HO 1:87 and divide the value of the scale you want i.e. 1:24. --- 87:24= 3.625 3.625 is the multiplier. </p><p>Doing the same the opposite way means 24:87=0,275 0.275 is again the multiplier.</p><p>As a for instance: track radius in "LS 1:22.5" is R1 (600mm) and you want the corresponding radius in "N" (1:160) 22.5:160 = 0.140 the radius would be 600 x 0.140 = 84mm</p><p>The method remains the same for [b]any [/b]scale conversion.</p><p> </p><p>Hope that helps</p><p> </p><p>ER </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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