1:72 scale
1 m → 13.9 mm
Everything is 72 times smaller than life size. This is the scale used for plastic aircraft and military models.
Common sizes at 1:72
| Real size | At 1:72 |
|---|---|
| A person (1.8 m) | 25 mm |
| A car (4.5 m) | 62.5 mm |
| A bus (12 m) | 166.7 mm |
| A house (8 m tall) | 111.1 mm |
| One metre | 13.9 mm |
| One foot (12 in) | 4.23 mm |
Convert your own measurement
mm real →13.9 mm
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Questions
- What does 1:72 scale mean?
- Every 72 units of real size become 1 unit on the model, so a real object is 72 times larger than its 1:72 version. One metre becomes 13.9 mm.
- How tall is a person at 1:72 scale?
- An average adult of 1.8 m stands 25 mm tall at 1:72.
- What is 1:72 scale used for?
- It is the usual scale for plastic aircraft and military models.