Architect scale

[wendieH]

I am having a very hard time understanding the architect's scale. I am bad at math and fractions. does anyone have an easier way to understand this ;(

[AmberJTull]

It took me quite a while to understand the scale! So a good tip, whether it be the 1/4" or whatever scale you're working with, remember that each tic on the ruler represents a scaled inch or a real life inch, if you will. Also, say you're looking at the 1/4" side, the numbers you see represents feet to that scale.