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1:50,000 is a ratio.

It means that 1 linear unit, (any linear unit) on the map is equivalent to 50,000 of those same units on the ground.

In this case 1 cm on the map would be 50,000 cm on the ground. 1 inch on the map would be 50,000 inches on the ground. It does not matter which units you use as long as the same unit is used for both parts of the ratio.

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The ratio of 1 to 50,000 in a map means that one unit on the map represents 50,000 of the same units in real life. For example, if 1 cm on the map represents 50,000 cm in real life, that would be the ratio.

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