Template:Map scale/doc

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This template uses Lua:

Module:Infobox dim (sandbox)

Usage

{{Map scale}} is used to generate the scale argument for geohack links. The template accepts a number of (optional) parameters that describe the physical dimensions of an object:

length_mi
length_km
width_mi
width_km
area_mi2
area_km2
area_acre
area_ha

The template can accept parameters that describe the size of the object on the screen: |viewport_cm= or |viewport_px=.

The template also accepts other geohack parameters to generate the scale argument:

dim
type (e.g., "mountain" or "city")
population (for type="city" only)