Scale can refer to: Scale (computing) Scale (map) Scale (ratio) Scale (spatial) Scale (zoology) Scale (temperature) Logarithmic scale, mathematics Order of magnitude Scale factor Stanley Stevens' Scales of measurement (1946): nominal, ordinal, interval, ratio Duration scale Architect's scale - (or draughtsman's scale) is a ruler-like device, which facilitates the production of technical drawings. Engineer's scale Weighing scale - used for measurement of weight ( mass or force) Zadok scale cereal development Zoology: Scale insect, plant parasites which resemble animal scales Geosciences: Mohs scale of mineral hardness Atmospheric sciences: Celsius scale, Fahrenheit scale, Kelvin scale, Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, Fujita scale (tornadoes), Beaufort scale (wind).
