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Do you mean the size of the squares? You just have to make sure that your scale them in a way that will give you the same number of squares on the reference that is on the paper. If your reference is the same size as the piece, you can use the same size square, for example--one inch squares on the paper and on the reference, or if you need a more or less detailed grid you could do 1/2inch or 2 inch on both. The size of the grid lines isn't important as long as they match up, I find one inch to be a good size for more things.
Now if you're scaling up a piece you have to make sure there are still the same number of squares, but the ones on the paper will be bigger--say double or triple the size of the grid on the reference, so if you made one inch gridlines on the reference, you would make 2 inch squares on the paper to double the piece or three inch ones to triple the size.
I hope I understood your question and that might clarify the math a bit.
How do you keep all the lines even and straight? I always got wobbly boxes because the line above wasn't exactly level with one below.
The ruler I have makes it a hell of a lot easier to line up all the lines than a conventional one, but it's all a matter of making sure the ruler is parallel to all the other lines you have, it takes a little patience to make sure the ruler is lined up, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy. I kind of do it on autopilot now, to me it's a relaxing ritual of sorts that gets me ready to focus on the piece. I'm sure that sounds weird, ha ha, but I get that way about a lot of things--like heading and formating an essay is cathartic for me before I start writing the paper itself--I can't just jump right in or I feel lost.
Everyone's brain works differently, so I'd say whatever works for you, do it!
I try to get the proportions on the first sketch and then I scan it into the computer dozens of times at different stages to check and adjust it against the original reference.