1:50 scale

1 m → 20 mm

Everything is 50 times smaller than life size. This is the scale used for construction and heavy equipment models.

Common sizes at 1:50

Real sizeAt 1:50
A person (1.8 m)36 mm
A car (4.5 m)90 mm
A bus (12 m)240 mm
A house (8 m tall)160 mm
One metre20 mm
One foot (12 in)6.1 mm

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mm real →20 mm

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Questions

What does 1:50 scale mean?
Every 50 units of real size become 1 unit on the model, so a real object is 50 times larger than its 1:50 version. One metre becomes 20 mm.
How tall is a person at 1:50 scale?
An average adult of 1.8 m stands 36 mm tall at 1:50.
What is 1:50 scale used for?
It is the usual scale for construction and heavy equipment models.