Generate and download professional reference scales for archaeological documentation. Create Munsell color charts, metric rulers, grayscale bars, and color reference cards ready to print or use digitally.
Archaeology Scale Generator creates downloadable reference scales for archaeological field documentation. Generate professional Munsell soil color charts, metric rulers, grayscale calibration bars, and color reference cards. Perfect for printing physical scales to use in excavation photography or downloading digital references for post-processing archaeological images.
Select your desired scale type from the four professional options. Adjust the width to match your printing or digital requirements - larger sizes provide better detail for printing, while smaller sizes are ideal for digital watermarking. Choose PNG format for printing and archival purposes, JPEG for smaller file sizes, or WebP for modern digital workflows. Download the generated scale ready to print or insert into your archaeological documentation.
The Munsell color system is the international standard for soil color classification in archaeology, geology, and pedology. Our generator creates a simplified Munsell chart featuring common soil hues from reds and browns to yellows and grays. Use this scale in excavation unit photography for accurate soil layer identification, ceramic analysis, and sediment documentation. Print at high resolution for field use or download for digital reference when processing site photographs.
Print scales to place physically in excavation photographs during fieldwork. Download digital versions to add as watermarks or reference guides in photo databases. Create standardized scales for entire archaeological projects to ensure consistency across multiple photographers and sites. Use metric rulers for artifact size documentation, Munsell charts for soil and pottery color recording, and grayscale bars for black and white photography calibration.
Generate scales from 200 to 2000 pixels wide to match any documentation requirement. PNG format provides lossless quality perfect for high-resolution printing on photo paper or laminated field cards. JPEG reduces file size for email sharing and quick reference. WebP offers the best compression while maintaining visual quality for digital archives and online databases. All scales generated with crisp lines and accurate color values suitable for scientific documentation standards.