The Best Scale Rulers for Architects & Architectural Students

Our pick of the top architectural scale rulers available for architects and architectural students, for use in architecture design, detailing and model making.

Producing accurate drawings and physical models at varied scales, is one of the most important aspects of architectural representation and spatial design, for an in depth introduction into scale & scaled drawing visit our guide here

Best architectural imperial scale rulers for architects

1. Triangular Architectural 12 inch Aluminum Scale Ruler

   

   12inch Triangular Architect Scale Designed To Facilitate The Drafting And Measuring Of Architectural Drawings, Such As Floor Plans, Blue Prints, And Orthographic Projections

   Triangular Ruler Made From High Impact Aluminum, Build To Last, Architect Ruler With Durable Laser Cut Imperial Prints For Accuracy. They Will Not Wipe Or Scratch Off Ever.

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2. Stylo Architectural Scale Ruler

   

   12 Inch Laser Etched Triangle Drafting Ruler with Color-Coded Grooves for Blueprint, Drafting and Drawing (Imperial)

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3. Architectural Scale Ruler Set

   

   Professional Measuring Kit for Drafting, Construction - Imperial and Metric Conversion Table Included - Laser-Etched Markings, Anodized Aluminum

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4. DRAF 12-Inch Architectural Scale

   

   Imperial Ruler Set - Laser-Etched Aluminum Triangular Drafting Tool - for Professional and Construction Blueprints - Standard Metal Ruler Included

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5. 12 inch; Architectural Scale Ruler

   

   Aluminum Architect Scale Triangular Scale Ruler for Architects, Draftsman, Students and Engineers, 3 Color-Coded

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6. Arteza Architect Scale Ruler

   

   Imperial, 12-Inch Color-Coded Professional-Grade Aluminum Triangular Drafting Ruler for Architect & Civil Engineer Blueprints

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7. Staedtler 12-Inches Architect Triangular Scale

   

   Color-coded grooves ensure quick and accurate selection of the desired scale, Three sides with six different scales feature die-engraved graduations.

   
   

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8. Alvin Scale Ruler

   

   White Drafting and Architecture Ruler for Drawing, Planning, and Design, Great Students and Professionals - Carded, 12 Inches

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9. 12 Inch Architectural Scale Ruler

   

   Triangular Architect Scale (Imperial), Laser-Etched Aluminum Scale Ruler Red for Architects.

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10. Architect Scale Rule Set

    

    Two Black Laser-Etched 12 Inch Hollow Aluminum Triangular Scale Rulers with Protective Sleeves

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Best architectural metric scale rulers for architects

1. Rulex Verulam 30cm 12 inch Flat Oval Metric Scale Ruler

   

    RIBA Approved No. 3 Scales: 1:1 1:100 1:5 1:50/1:20 1:200 1:1250 1:2500

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2. Mini Black Metal Triangular Scale Ruler

   

   Colored Stripes and Scales: Side 1 – 1:1 & 1:5, Side 2 – 1:20 & 1:10, Side 3 – 1:50 & 1:100

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3. Metal Stainless Steel Scale Ruler with Conversion Table

   

   Stainless steel 12 inch (300 mm) ruler and 1 piece 6 inch (150mm) ruler, with Metric and Imperial Graduation; With conversion table on the back side

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4. Bocianelli Metric 15cm 6" (Oval) Scale Ruler

   

   15cm white acrylic plastic pocket size scale ruler for Architects Engineers Surveyors Contractors, with 8 different scales 1:1 1:5 1:20 1:50 1:100 1:200 1:1250 1:2500 

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5. Helix 30cm Tri Scale Aluminium Ruler

   

   Triangular white plastic scale rule featuring high grade print and 3 colour coded faces, with metric scales include 1:1, 1:10, 1:2, 1:20, 1:5, 1:50, 1:100, 1:200, 1:500, 1:1000, 1:1250

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6. Bocianelli Metal Scale Ruler in a Case

   

   30cm silver aluminium scale rule with black letters and silver, green and red coloured slots. Supplied in rigid transparent plastic box for easy storage and protection. 

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