For anyone looking to buy a Remote Control (RC) car, it’s essential to know the size of the car you’re buying. Knowing the scale of your RC car can help you determine what type of terrain it’s suitable for, as well as its performance capabilities. So, how do you tell what scale your RC car is?
The first step in determining the scale of your RC car is to measure its overall length and width. You can use a ruler or tape measure for this purpose.
The measurements should be taken from one end of the vehicle to the other, and then multiplied by two. This will give you the total length and width of your car.
Once you have these measurements, you can use them to compare with a standard scale chart. This chart will provide information on how big each scale is relative to each other, with 1:10 being the smallest scale size and 1:8 being the largest.
Another way to determine the size of your RC car is by looking at its wheels. Most RC cars are either 1:10 or 1:8 scale, with 1:10 cars having smaller wheels than their 1:8 counterparts. The same applies for larger scales such as 1:12 or even 1:16.
Finally, you can use an online calculator to tell what scale your RC car is. All that’s required is entering in basic information such as wheel diameter and vehicle length/width, and the calculator will provide an estimate of what size your RC car could be.
Conclusion
Determining what scale an RC car is can be done by measuring its length/width and comparing it with a standard chart or by looking at its wheels. If necessary, an online calculator can also be used to estimate its size.
