1:12 scale
1 m → 83.3 mm
Everything is 12 times smaller than life size. This is the scale used for dollhouses and action figures.
Common sizes at 1:12
| Real size | At 1:12 |
|---|---|
| A person (1.8 m) | 150 mm |
| A car (4.5 m) | 375 mm |
| A bus (12 m) | 1000 mm |
| A house (8 m tall) | 666.7 mm |
| One metre | 83.3 mm |
| One foot (12 in) | 25.4 mm |
Convert your own measurement
mm real →83.3 mm
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Questions
- What does 1:12 scale mean?
- Every 12 units of real size become 1 unit on the model, so a real object is 12 times larger than its 1:12 version. One metre becomes 83.3 mm.
- How tall is a person at 1:12 scale?
- An average adult of 1.8 m stands 150 mm tall at 1:12.
- What is 1:12 scale used for?
- It is the usual scale for dollhouses and action figures.