Map Rulers for Lat/Lon and UTM/MGRS/USNG

Stock Rulers for Common Map Scales

These rulers can be used to measure or plot latitude/longitude coordinates, UTM/MGRS coordinates, and to measure distances in either meters or miles. You will find them useful when you are working with a GPS receiver and paper maps.

Each ruler is designed for a specific scale map. You must use a ruler that matches the scale of your map.

On the front side, the rulers have minutes and seconds on one edge and decimal minutes on the other edge, allowing you to use either coordinate format. On the back side, the rulers have distance in meters on one edge, and distance in either miles or nautical miles on the other edge. Latitude is measured directly with the ruler. But, since a degree of longitude covers a shorter distance as you move towards the poles, the ruler is used on a diagonal to measure longitude.

For more information on using lat/lon coordinates and for specific instruction on using the MapTools rulers to measure lat/lon, visit the Lat/Lon Tutorial Pages.

The rulers are printed on a sturdy 20mil white plastic stock for durability.

Additional ruler specifications, and a guide to the maps they are designed to be used with are here.

MapTools provides rulers for measuring latitude/longitude and UTM/MGRS coordinates in many of the most common map scales. Rulers are available individually, or in sets.

We also have Map Ruler Sets specifically designed for the Benchmark Road & Recreation Atlas series and the DeLormeĀ® Atlas & Gazetteer series

Not sure if lat/lon coordinates are the right choice... Learn more about an easy to use coordinate system called UTM

You can create a map ruler for any map scale you may encounter.

The four long edges of the ruler will have scales for measuring:

  • Latitude in Degrees, Minutes and Seconds, or Degrees and Decimal Minutes, or Decimal Degrees
  • Longitude for a specified latitude. No more need to use the latitude scale at an angle!
  • Miles statute or nautical, and divided into decimal or fractional subdivisions.
  • Kilometers

Click here to start designing your own custom map ruler.

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Stock Rulers Product List

Item Description Quantity Price Quantity
AdventureSet image Adventure Set of 4 Map Rulers
1:24,000 1:62,500 1:100,000 1:126,720
Part Id: AdventureSet, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110012
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$14.49
$12.32
$10.14
$8.69
USGSSet image Map Rulers - USGS Set of 10 Map Rulers
Scales for most maps published by USGS
Part Id: USGSSet, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110036
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$26.45
$22.48
$18.52
$15.87
ExplorerSet image Map Rulers - Explorer Set of MapRulers
Part Id: ExplorerSet, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110050
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$47.75
$40.59
$33.43
$28.65
NauticalSet image Map Rulers - Nautical Set
Part Id: NauticalSet, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110067
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$23.95
$20.36
$16.77
$14.37
Ruler5N image 1:5,000 Scale Nautical Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler5N, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110050
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler10N image 1:10,000 Scale Nautical Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler10N, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110104
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler15N image 1:15,000 Scale Nautical Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler15N, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110105
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler20N image 1:20,000 Scale Nautical Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler20N, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110203
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
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$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler24 image 1:24,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler24, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110241
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler25 image 1:25,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler25, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110258
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler30N image 1:30,000 Scale Nautical Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler30N, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110302
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler30750 image 1:30,750 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler30750, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110319
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$4.95
$4.21
$3.47
$2.97
Ruler40N image 1:40,000 Scale Nautical Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler40N, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110401
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler40680 image 1:40,680 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler40680, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110418
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler50 image 1:50,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler50, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110500
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
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$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
SSRuler50 image 1:50,000 Scale Stainless Steel Ruler
0-30 kilometers, 0-18 miles, and 15 minutes of Latitude
Part Id: SSRuler50, Made in United States
UPC:
1+
$34.95
Ruler62 image 1:62,500 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler62, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110623
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler63 image 1:63,360 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler63, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110630
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler69 image 1:69,500 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler69, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110692
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler75 image 1:75,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler75, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110753
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler77N image 1:77,000 Scale Nautical Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler77N, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110777
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
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$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler80N image 1:80,000 Scale Nautical Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler80N, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110807
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
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$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler80NL image 1:80,000 Scale x 7.5 min Nautical Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler80NL, Made in United States
UPC: 824249110814
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
-- Out of Stock --
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler100 image 1:100,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler100, Made in United States
UPC: 824249111002
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
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25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler100N image 1:100,000 Scale Nautical Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler100N, Made in United States
UPC: 824249111019
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler125 image 1:125,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler125, Made in United States
UPC: 824249111255
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
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$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler126 image 1:126,720 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler126, Made in United States
UPC: 824249111262
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
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$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler150 image 1:150,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler150, Made in United States
UPC: 824249111507
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler160 image 1:160,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler160, Made in United States
UPC: 824249111606
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler200 image 1:200,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler200, Made in United States
UPC: 824249112009
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
100+
$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler250 image 1:250,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler250, Made in United States
UPC: 824249112504
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
10 - 24
25 - 99
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$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler280 image 1:280,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler280, Made in United States
UPC: 824249112801
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
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$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler300 image 1:300,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler300, Made in United States
UPC: 824249113006
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
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$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler320 image 1:320,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler320, Made in United States
UPC: 824249113204
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$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler400 image 1:400,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler400, Made in United States
UPC: 824249114003
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
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1 - 9
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25 - 99
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$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41
Ruler500 image 1:500,000 Scale Map Ruler
Part Id: Ruler500, Made in United States
UPC: 824249115000
Quantities of 10 or more, shipped in bulk packaging. more info
1 - 9
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25 - 99
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$5.69
$4.84
$3.98
$3.41