Common and frequently used scales include 1:5, 1:10, 1:20, 1:50, 1:100, 1:200, 1:500 and 1:1000. What scale is used purely depends on the situation, and what would be best suited, considering factors such as space and size.
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Scale drawings are used by artists, architects and builders to get an accurate drawing either smaller or larger than the actual thing is.
Usually in architecture.
cus if you draw drawings then you draw draweings alot more often
Not all drawings are done to scale, sketches of buildings and people for instance. However if it is a technical drawing the draughtsman/woman will state on the drawing the scale used.
Architecture. Engineering. Navigation. Measurements for construction or other purposes. The Ancient Romans used it to fire catapults.