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Miniature Scale Calculator

Convert real-world dimensions to miniature scale for painting and terrain building.

Inputs

ft
in
mm

Results

Mini Height

32.7 mm

Mini Height1.29 in
1 Real Foot =5.4 mm
Height/Base Ratio1.31
Real Height (mm)1,829 mm
Grid Squares (5ft)1.2
Game Scale28mm61.73
Terrain Height Mm32.66
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the real-world creature size in feet (e.g., a 6-foot-tall human).
  2. Select the target scale: 28mm, 32mm, 15mm, or 1:72.
  3. Review the Scaled Model Height in millimeters for the figure.
  4. Use the Base Size Recommendation to select the correct base diameter for the creature type.
  5. Check the Grid Square Coverage output to confirm the miniature fits on a standard 1-inch battle grid.

How the result changes with Real Height (feet)

Real Height (feet)Mini Height
50272.1 mm
175952.5 mm
3251,768.9 mm
4502,449.3 mm

What each input means

Real Height (feet)
Real-world height in feet (e.g. 6 for a human).
Real Height (inches)
Additional inches (e.g. 6 ft 2 in = 6 and 2).
Scale Ratio
Common miniature wargaming and RPG scales.
Base Diameter
Standard bases: 25mm (medium), 40mm (large), 50mm (huge).

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Real Height (feet) = 6, Real Height (inches) = 0, Scale Ratio = 56, Base Diameter = 25 = 4 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Mini Height
    Mini Height
    32.7 = 32.7
  3. Calculate Mini Height
    Mini Height
    1.29 = 1.29
  4. Calculate 1 Real Foot =
    1 Real Foot =
    5.4 = 5.4

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