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 size | At 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 metre | 20 mm |
| One foot (12 in) | 6.1 mm |
Convert your own measurement
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.