{"id":197425,"date":"2021-03-08T11:30:52","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T08:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-change-google-maps-scale-from-miles-to-kilometers\/"},"modified":"2021-03-08T11:30:52","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T08:30:52","slug":"how-to-change-google-maps-scale-from-miles-to-kilometers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-google-maps-scale-from-miles-to-kilometers\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Change Google Maps\u2019 Scale from Miles to Kilometers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3873fe28357\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3873fe28357\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-google-maps-scale-from-miles-to-kilometers\/#How_to_View_the_Map_Scale_in_Google_Maps\" >How to View the Map Scale in Google Maps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-google-maps-scale-from-miles-to-kilometers\/#How_to_Change_Map_Scale_Units_in_Google_Maps_on_Windows_or_Mac\" >How to Change Map Scale Units in Google Maps on Windows or Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-change-google-maps-scale-from-miles-to-kilometers\/#How_to_Always_View_the_Map_Scale_in_Google_Maps_on_Mobile_Devices\" >How to Always View the Map Scale in Google Maps on Mobile Devices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Change Google Maps\u2019 Scale from Miles to Kilometers&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-665078\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Google-Maps-Logo-Lede.png\" alt=\"Google Maps Logo\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you zoom in and out of Google Maps, the scale of the map changes. You can view the current scale in a ruler bar\u00a0showing either miles or kilometers, although you can switch between units. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_View_the_Map_Scale_in_Google_Maps\"><\/span>How to View the Map Scale in Google Maps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure what scale <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/\">Google Maps<\/a> is currently using, take a look at the bottom-right corner of the map view in your desktop web browser. A small ruler bar will display the current scale of the map, showing either miles or kilometers (or smaller units).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-714712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Google-Maps-Web-Scale.png\" alt=\"The Google Maps scale in a web browser, showing the map scale in miles.\" width=\"467\" height=\"209\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking at the Google Maps mobile <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>, the scale is usually shown as you\u2019re zooming in or out of the map view and shows both miles and kilometers (or smaller). You can change this, however, to always display the scale.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-714714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Google-Maps-Android-Scale-Bar.png\" alt=\"An example of the Google Maps scale bar in the Google Maps app on Android, showing both kilometers and miles.\" width=\"502\" height=\"452\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Map_Scale_Units_in_Google_Maps_on_Windows_or_Mac\"><\/span>How to Change Map Scale Units in Google Maps on Windows or Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google Maps will usually default to the units that are commonly used in your region. For instance, in the United States and the United Kingdom, distance is shown in miles rather than kilometers. In Europe, however, kilometers are used.<\/p>\n<p>To change the map scale units used on the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/\">Google Maps desktop website<\/a> on your Windows 10 PC or Mac, click the scale bar in the bottom-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-714713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Google-Maps-Web-Change-Scale-Unit.png\" alt=\"To change the Google Maps scale units on PC or Mac, press the scale bar in the bottom right corner.\" width=\"473\" height=\"215\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Selecting the scale bar will switch to the other measurements, allowing you to quickly view the map scale in miles, kilometers, or relevant smaller units.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Always_View_the_Map_Scale_in_Google_Maps_on_Mobile_Devices\"><\/span>How to Always View the Map Scale in Google Maps on Mobile Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re using the Google Maps app on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps\">Android<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/google-maps-transit-food\/id585027354\">iPhone<\/a>, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/google-maps-transit-food\/id585027354\">iPad<\/a>, you\u2019ll only see the map scale when you\u2019re zooming in and out. The scale bar shows both kilometers and miles, so you don\u2019t need to do anything to switch between them.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to always see the map scale, you\u2019ll need to set the Google Maps app to do so. Start by tapping your user profile icon in the top-right corner of the app, which is found next to the search bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-714715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Google-Maps-Android-Open-Settings.png\" alt=\"To open the Google Maps settings menu, tap the profile icon in the top right.\" width=\"502\" height=\"327\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the pop-up menu, tap the \u201cSettings\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-714716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Google-Maps-Android-Open-Settings-Menu.png\" alt=\"In the pop-up menu, tap &quot;Settings.&quot;\" width=\"327\" height=\"589\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cSettings\u201d menu, select the \u201cShow Scale On Map\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-714717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Google-Maps-Android-Scale-View-Option.png\" alt=\"Tap the &quot;Show Scale On Map&quot; option in the &quot;Settings&quot; menu.\" width=\"502\" height=\"555\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>By default, the \u201cShow Scale on Map\u201d setting is set to \u201cWhen Zooming In And Out.\u201d To change this, select \u201cAlways\u201d instead.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-714718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Google-Maps-Mobile-Change-Scale-Settings.png\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Always&quot; in the &quot;Show Scale On Map&quot; settings menu.\" width=\"502\" height=\"433\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With this setting changed, return to the map view. You should now see the scale appear in the bottom-right without zooming in or out, next to the navigation button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-714719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Google-Maps-Mobile-Always-On-Scale-Example.png\" alt=\"An example of the Google Maps scale bar on Android, showing the always-on scale.\" width=\"502\" height=\"344\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Zooming in and out of the map will cause the scale to change size, allowing you to view how far (or how close) certain positions are on the map in both miles and kilometers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Download Google Maps Data for Offline Navigation on Android or iPhone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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