| No. | Type of scales | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | This type of scale shows the relationship between a distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground using a ratio or fraction without specifying the unit of measurement | |
| 2 | This is a straight line or bar drawn on the map and divided into equal parts to show the relationship between map distances and ground distances | |
| 3 | This type of scale expresses the relationship between a map distance and the actual ground distance in words |