1:220 scale
1 m → 4.55 mm
Everything is 220 times smaller than life size. This is the scale used for Z gauge model trains.
Common sizes at 1:220
| Real size | At 1:220 |
|---|---|
| A person (1.8 m) | 8.18 mm |
| A car (4.5 m) | 20.5 mm |
| A bus (12 m) | 54.5 mm |
| A house (8 m tall) | 36.4 mm |
| One metre | 4.55 mm |
| One foot (12 in) | 1.39 mm |
Convert your own measurement
mm real →4.55 mm
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Questions
- What does 1:220 scale mean?
- Every 220 units of real size become 1 unit on the model, so a real object is 220 times larger than its 1:220 version. One metre becomes 4.55 mm.
- How tall is a person at 1:220 scale?
- An average adult of 1.8 m stands 8.18 mm tall at 1:220.
- What is 1:220 scale used for?
- It is the usual scale for Z gauge model trains.