# Shapr3d Scale

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-scale/10502>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [December 23, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-scale/10502 "2020-12-23T15:22:46Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![kingofjong](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ce7236/32.png) [@kingofjong](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kingofjong)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2020, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-scale/10502/1 "2020-12-23T15:22:46Z")

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Hello

I am trying to scale my 3d body to 1 foot. But when ever I hit scale I get a percent. How do I scale in feet or inches?

Thank you  
Kingofjong

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**Author:** ![NathanD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/dec6dc/32.png) [@NathanD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/NathanD)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-scale/10502/2 "2020-12-23T18:47:28Z")

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I have been wanting Scale to do this as well, to be able to scale a selection relative to a measurement.  
Currently it’s just a percentage slider that you have to play with (or calculate the difference and enter the percentage) to get the result you want.

Unless I’m missing something as well…

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**Author:** ![Steve](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/steve/32/2446_2.png) [@Steve](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Steve)\
**Post date:** [December 23, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-scale/10502/3 "2020-12-23T19:30:30Z")

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It is pretty easy to match your model to a known reference. Just create a line that is the length of your desired size in the drawing. In your case, 1 foot (12 inches). Then select your object and just move the scale slider until your model size matches the line. When you are satisfied, you can delete the now unnecessary extra line.

Take a look at the webinar on the “Discover” page called “Floor plans and Interior Design”. It shows how in the first few minutes.

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**Author:** ![MrJack88](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mrjack88/32/8138_2.png) [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Post date:** [December 24, 2020, 5:35am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-scale/10502/4 "2020-12-24T05:35:42Z")

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100+(100x(change rate)-100)

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**Author:** ![PrestonT500](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7c8e57/32.png) [@PrestonT500](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PrestonT500)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-scale/10502/5 "2021-06-23T00:55:08Z")

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There is a measurement area in the top right corner if thats what u mean, click it, then you can change the measuring units to feet or inches

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**Author:** ![PrestonT500](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7c8e57/32.png) [@PrestonT500](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PrestonT500)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-scale/10502/6 "2021-06-23T01:03:08Z")

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> [@MrJack88](#):
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> 100+(100x(change rate)-100)

?, I’m new to shapr, so what is that?

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**Author:** ![MrJack88](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mrjack88/32/8138_2.png) [@MrJack88](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrJack88)\
**Post date:** [June 23, 2021, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/shapr3d-scale/10502/7 "2021-06-23T10:18:46Z")

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100+(100(25.4)-100)

I don’t remember why I add 100+ and -100 there 😂