Scales, Ratios and various sizes
How big?
Scales can be given as a ratio or a fraction (i.e., 1:64 or 1/64). In this case 1mm on the miniature equals 64mm on the original .
Some scales (like GW) are listed as a certain height, ( 25mm, 28mm and 54mm are the most common ones)
Unfortunately none of the manufacturers can get there act together to standardize the scale. Some measure to the eye level and some measure to the top of the head. Fantasy and sci-fi ones also throw a wrinkle into the mixture. Usually, height scales measure to "eye height" while ratio scales measure to "head height"
SCALE |
DESCRIPTION |
EQUIVALENT TO |
1/107 |
Old school war gaming! Used for fantasy, science fiction, and some of the new WWII games |
15mm |
1/87 |
Lots of railroad, scenery, and armor models available in this scale. |
18.5mm |
1/80.5 |
Some skirmish type war gaming and science fiction |
20mm |
1/76 |
Plastic miniatures and kits of aircraft, vehicles, and soldiers are available. |
22.4mm |
1/72 |
As above, though a slight bit larger (worn moulds or?) |
22.4mm |
1/64 |
Popular for fantasy, historical, skirmish, science fiction, and role-playing games. |
25mm |
1/58 |
Heroic and/or the larger 25mm figures |
28mm |
1/54 |
Confrontation miniatures, as close as you can call for a mythical figure |
30mm |
1/48 |
Most popular scale for plastic aircraft kits. Some display figures available in this scale |
33.5mm |
1/43 |
O scale in railroads |
37mm |
1/35 |
Popular scale for plastic kits (especially armor) |
50mm |
1/30 |
Toy soldier scale |
54mm |
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Here is a link to a conversion calculator Link |
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