List of scale model sizes

This is a list of scale model sizes, listing a variety of size ratios for scale models.

Model scales Ratio Inches per foot Millimetres per foot Common use Comments <1:20000 CartographySci-fi Figures on the scale of humans begin to become indistinguishable or impractical smaller than about 1:20,000; almost exclusively used for maps save for some sci-fi miniatures at non-standardized sizes. 1:20000 0.015 mm Sci-fi Arii produced injection-molded kits in this scale of the Zentradi spacecraft from the science fiction anime series Macross. 1:6000 0.051 mm Ship models "Figurehead" line of warship miniatures, notable for the inclusion of a baseplate. 1:4800 0.064 mm Sci-fi This scale has been used for fictional spacecraft for the board game Star Cruiser, originally from Citadel Miniatures. A set of British and German WWII warships in this scale were produced by CnC for use in the North Cape tabletop game. 1:3900 0.078 mm Sci-fi Star Trek toys and miniatures are available in this scale. 1:3000 0.102 mm Sci-fiShip models Science fiction miniatures produced in this scale by Brigade Models for the board game Starmada and an established scale for Naval wargaming in Britain, e.g., NavWar. 1:2500 0.122 mm Sci-fiWargaming (naval) A European size for naval wargaming ship models. Also a popular scale for large fictional spacecraft used in gaming, (esp. Star Trek). 1:2400 0.127 mm Wargaming (naval) A British and American size for naval wargaming ship models. Some science fiction miniatures in this scale. 1:2000 0.152 mm Wargaming (naval)Ship models Valiant Enterprises produces its "Fighting Sail" line of "sailing men o'war" and related subjects in this scale. Scale used in Japan for plastic naval models, waterline and full hull. 1:1400   Die cast ship models (e.g. by Siku),Super Series - 1:1400 Scale, Modern Brands website (accessed 2017-06-21) Star Trek spaceships.Starcraft Series - 1:1400 Scale, Federation Models website (accessed 2017-06-21)Star Trek USS Enterprise NCC1701C - AMT - 1:1400 Scale, Hobbylinc website (accessed 2017-06-21) 1:1250 0.244 mm Ship models The dominant European size for die-cast ship models, most comprehensive range. 1:1200 0.01 0.254 mm Ship models A British and American size for ship and harbour models. Airfix used to produce in this scale. 1:1000 0.305 mm   This is a scale used in Germany for pre-finished airliner models. Herpa and Hogan Wings produces several models in this scale. Bandai produces spacecraft models from Space Battleship Yamato 2199 Ares Games produces the Sails of Glory line in this scale. Common scale for architectural modelling. 1:900 ≈0.333 mm Wargaming "2mm figure scale" is the smallest scale popularly used for miniature wargaming. Used to depict large-scale battlefields, or for gaming in tight spaces. 1:800 0.381 mm Ship models This is a scale used for some aircraft carrier models. This scale is also used for some pre-finished die cast airliner models. 1:720 0.423 mm Ship models This was a standard size for ship models produced by Revell and Italeri but they have moved from it. 1:700 0.435 mm Ship models This is the scale that most manufacturer chose to produce the largest series of waterline plastic model ships and submarines. Full hull models are popular in that scale as well. 1:600 0.508 mm Ship modelsWargaming Popular for ships, especially liners and capital ships. This is the traditional scale for comparative drawings of ships, used by the Royal Navy as it is about one-tenth of a nautical mile to the foot. Warship models produced by Airfix. Schabak/Schuco also produces airliner models in this scale. Equivalent to "3mm figure scale" miniature wargaming. Used to depict large-scale battlefields, or for gaming in tight spaces. Used with historical, fantasy, and sci-fi settings. Sometimes referred to as "pico" scale. 1:570 0.535 mm Ship models This scale was used by Revell for some ship models because it was one-half the size of the standard scale for wargaming models used by the U.S. Army. 1:535 0.022 0.570 mm Ship models Scale used by Revell for USS Missouri ship. Sometimes called "box scale" because chosen to fit a box size. 1:500 0.610 mm ArchitectureShip modelsDie-cast aircraft This is a scale used by the military in World War II for ship models used for war games and naval recognition. Several Japanese companies such as Nichimo Co Ltd. and Fujimi Model produce plastic ship models in this scale. It is also used by European companies for pre-finished die-cast airliner models. Common scale for architectural modelling. 1:480 0.635 mm Model railways (T) T scale, using 3 mm gauge track to represent standard gauge railways. 1:450 0.677 mm Model railways (T) T scale, using 3 mm gauge track to represent gauge railways. Hasegawa also produces plastic ship models in this scale. 1:432 0.706 mm   The scale used during World War II by the U.S. Navy for aircraft recognition. 1:426 0.028 0.715 mm   Scale used by Revell for USS Arizona, Pennsylvania, Norton Sound, and Pine Island ships. Sometimes called "box scale" because chosen to fit a box size. 1:400 0.762 mm Die-cast aircraftShip models A European size for ship and submarine models and die cast aircraft, e.g. Heller products. Most commonly used with aircraft models, specifically die-cast commercial airliners, which can be produced by popular manufacturers (including, but not limited to, Aeroclassics, Gemini Jets, Phoenix Model, JC Wings, and NG Model). 1:360 0.033" 0.8467 mm Wargaming The scale used in AD&D Battlesystem rules. Derived from the used of 10 yards to 1 inch. Works well with 5mm miniatures where a 6' man equals 5.08 mm 1:350 0.871 mm Ship models Though assumed to be a Japanese size for ship models, its origin lies in the UK, with the release of the 1:350 Javelin and Tribal Destroyer kit in December 1945 in the FROG Penguin range. These are typically full-hull models that are substantially more detailed than 1:700 waterline models. 1:300 1.016 mm Wargaming (military) A scale closely associated with 1:285 scale. The smallest scale commonly used for micro armor. "6 mm figure scale" for miniature wargaming. 1:288 1.058 mm   A scale for aircraft and rockets. 1:285 1.069 mm Wargaming (military) Also known as "6 mm figure scale", the U.S. Army scale for sand-table wargames. The standard used in hobbyist miniature wargaming, where it is considered interchangeable with 1:300 scale. Commonly used for micro armor. 1:270 1.129 mm   Used by Fantasy Flight Games' Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game for their small and large ships. 1:250 1.219 mm   Used by Heller for model ships. 1:250 scale is commonly used with aircraft models - usually rather large and fairly pricey models - such as jumbo jet scale models. 1:239 1.275 mm   Used by some model aircraft. 1:220 1.385 mm Model railways (Z) Same as Z gauge. 1:200 0.06 in 1.524 mm ArchitectureShip modelsDie-cast aircraft A scale used for high-end model aircraft and very detailed paper and plastic model ships. 9 mm figure scale. Many airlines distribute models in this scale for free as a means of advertising. Aeroplane model brands in this scale include Flight Miniatures, JC Wings 200, Wings of Glory, and others. Common scale for architectural modelling. 1:182.88 1.667 mm   A newer scale utilized in ancient, fantasy and sci-fi hobbyist miniature wargaming. Known as "10 mm figure scale" in wargaming circles. 1:160 1.905 mm Model railways (N) American and European model trains in N scale. Commonly used for mini armor. 10 mm to 12 mm figure scale for miniature wargaming. 1:152 2.005 mm   2mm scale / British N scale railway modeling. 1:150 2.032 mm Model railways (Japanese N) Used by Heller for model ships, and proposed by the Japanese to supersede 1:144 scale trains. Models which are commonly made in scale at 1:150 are commercial airliners - such as the Airbus A320, Boeing 777 all the way to the jumbo jets - the Airbus A380 & Boeing 747. 1:148 2.059 mm Model railways (British N) British N model railroad scale. 1:144 in 2.117 mm   HOO scale - Popular for ships, aircraft, rockets, spacecraft. Occasionally used with NASCAR cars. Also some Japanese N scale trains, as well as Japanese giant robot models (such as Gunpla) and toys. The scale used for a Dollhouse-in-a-dollhouse for 1:12 Full Scale dollhouses. Commonly used for mini armor. Used for 12 mm, and 12.5 mm figure scale miniature wargaming. 1:128 in 2.381 mm   A few rockets and some fit-in-the-box aircraft are made to this size. 1:120 0.1 in 2.54 mm Model railways (TT) Derived from the scale of 1 inch equals 10 feet.TT model railroad scale. Used in AD&D Battlesystem Skirmishes rules. Works with 15 mm miniatures where a 6 foot man would equal 15.24 mm 1:110 2.771 mm   Used for some model ships, aircraft and diecast cars. 1:108 2.822 mm   An historic size for ships, also used for rockets and spacecraft. 15 mm figure scale for wargaming is considered interchangeable with this scale.The Miniatures Page: All About Scales 1:100 3.048 mm   Aircraft by Tamiya and Plasticart, military vehicles and ships by Zvezda. Kits of historic and modern spacecraft. Japanese aircraft, spacecraft, and giant robots (Bandai's Master Grade). Also referred to as "15 mm figure scale" for use with the mini armor & miniature figurine-based tabletop strategy/skirmish warfare games, Flames of War, Axis & Allies Miniatures, as well as The Face of Battle, and I Ain't Been Shot Mum!. Common scale for architectural modelling. 1:96 in 3.175 mm   An historic scale for ships, also used for spacecraft. 1:91.44 3.333 mm   A popular scale for World War II hobbyist miniature wargaming. Also known as "20 mm figure scale" in wargaming. 1:90 3.387 mm   A scale proposed by some European manufacturers (e.g. Wiking) to supersede HO scale. 1:87.1 3.5 mm Model railways (HO/h0) Exact HO scale (half O of 7 mm = 1 foot) 1:87 3.503 mm Model railways (HO/h0) Civilian and military vehicles. Often used to describe HO scale. Original nominal 25 mm figure scale; though a 6-foot human in 1:87 is closer to 21 mm. 1:82 3.717 mm   An intermediate scale (HO/OO) intended to apply to both HO and OO scale train sets. Also used for some military models 1:80 3.810 mm   HOj scale. Very close to wargaming 20 mm figure scale (20 mm is actually 1:80.5).The Miniatures Page: All About Scales 1:76.2 4 mm Model railways (00) UK model rail scale 4 mm scale (OO Scale, etc.). 1:76 4.011 mm Model railways (00)Military models Military vehicles. Used with 4 mm to 1 foot models as well. 1:75 4.064 mm   Used by Heller for model ships. Also some Japanese aircraft kits from the 1960s. 1:73.152 4.167 mm   Common scale for hobbyist miniature wargaming and role playing games with science fiction or fantasy subjects, where it is referred to as "25mm" (for the real-world height of a 6-foot-tall scale figure). Examples include Striker, Gamma World and (especially) Dungeons & Dragons. There has been a "scale creep" over the years as manufacturers produce more-imposing figures, leading to a current designation of "28mm" for the larger pieces. 1:72 in 4.233 mm Aircraft models At 1 inch in this scale = 6 feet (man's height) in the real world. Aircraft, science fiction, space non fiction, figures, vehicles, and watercraft. Now the most prolific small scale (i.e. less than 1:35) for plastic injection armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) models, and also 20 mm plastic model figurines and scale model vehicles and aircraft by companies such as Airfix. 1:65 4.689 mm   Ships, die-cast cars. Similar to 1:64. 1:64 4.763 mm   Ships, die-cast cars. Matchbox and Hot Wheels use this scale to describe their vehicles, although the actual scale of the individual models varies from 1:55 to beyond 1:100. Same as S Scale. Also called  in. scale. Known as 25 mm figure scale in wargaming circles.The Miniatures Page: All About Scales 1:60.96 5.000 mm   Common scale for pre-1970s hobbyist miniature wargaming figures. Some companies such as Privateer Press are producing new figures in this scale. Because 28 mm figure scale war