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Hi Guys, New to this forum and my interest is mainly in the area of miniature furniture but I thought that members using this forum might know the answer.

Does anyone know if software is available to convert measurements to a smaller scale?

Cheers, Simon Oz
 
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If you search for "scale converter software" in google there's a plethera of online tools to choose from.

Wouldn't be surprised if there were some apps too but I didn't look fully.

I personally just take the length of the original article... divide by the scale factor... this give you the length of the item.

Ie. ... a wardrobe 6ft x 2ft x 18ins at 24th scale (approx sizes)

72ins = 1829mm / 24 = 76mm

24ins = 61mm /24 = 26mm

18ins = 46mm / 24 = 19mm
 
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If you search for "scale converter software" in google there's a plethera of online tools to choose from.Wouldn't be surprised if there were some apps too but I didn't look fully.

I personally just take the length of the original article... divide by the scale factor... this give you the length of the item.

Ie. ... a wardrobe 6ft x 2ft x 18ins at 24th scale (approx sizes)

72ins = 1829mm / 24 = 76mm

24ins = 61mm /24 = 26mm

18ins = 46mm / 24 = 19mm
Thanks Colin. That's the way I do it at the moment, I just thought that there might/should be some software out there. Just lazy I guess although with software/program/app I think conversions might be more accurate.
 
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To be honest Simon I'd continue to do it as you do ... at least you'll know the sizes are correct eh :)

What platform do you need the software to run on (pc / android??) Ill have a look around further if you like ... give me something to do :)

You could post some pictures if you want, furniture may not be everyone's cup of tea but a few of us here make furniture items for our dioramas and a few tips wouldn't be refused to be honest.
 
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To be honest Simon I'd continue to do it as you do ... at least you'll know the sizes are correct eh :) What platform do you need the software to run on (pc / android??) Ill have a look around further if you like ... give me something to do :)

You could post some pictures if you want, furniture may not be everyone's cup of tea but a few of us here make furniture items for our dioramas and a few tips wouldn't be refused to be honest.
Would you believe that I'd searched and searched with Google but hadn't got the question phrased correctly. I put in your search string and, as you said, there are a few out there a couple for downloading and some for on-line use. I'll give them a try and see how I go. PC app for preference.

Current piece is a Welsh dresser, photos might be posted - it depends how satisfied with it I am!
 
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Glad i could help out a little

Welcome to the forum by the way :)
 
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