Méretarányjelz

Méretarányjelz is a Hungarian term referring to a graphical representation of scale used in technical drawings and maps. It indicates the ratio between a distance on the drawing or map and the corresponding distance in reality. This is typically expressed as a fraction or a ratio, such as 1:100 or 1/500. A méretarányjelz of 1:100, for instance, means that one unit of measurement on the drawing represents one hundred of the same units in the real world. Similarly, a méretarányjelz of 1/500 signifies that one unit on the drawing corresponds to five hundred units in reality.

The purpose of a méretarányjelz is to ensure that users can accurately interpret the dimensions and distances depicted in a visual representation. It allows for precise measurements to be taken from the drawing or map and then scaled up to determine the actual size or distance. This is crucial in fields like architecture, engineering, cartography, and land surveying, where accurate spatial understanding is paramount for planning, construction, and navigation. Without a clear méretarányjelz, a drawing or map would be ambiguous and its practical utility severely limited. Often, the méretarányjelz is accompanied by a graphical scale bar, which provides a visual aid for direct measurement.