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1:35 to 28mm Miniature Scale for 3D Printing

Convert 3D printed tabletop miniatures from 1:35 to 28mm. This STL scale calculator is designed for Warhammer, D&D, and tabletop gaming miniatures.

Slicer Setting

56.0%

Uniform scale (XYZ locked)

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The math

(28.0mm / 50.0mm) × 100 = 56.0%

Based on 175cm human baseline, eye-level measurement (160cm).

Scale baselines

  • Source eye level 45.7mm Eye
  • Target eye level 28.0mm Eye
  • Scale factor 56.0%

When you need this

You need this when fitting oversized 1:35 heroes or monsters into a smaller 28mm regiment, or when printing 1:35 STL files for a 28mm game system. This downscale is noticeable but manageable. Most painters bridge the gap with basing detail, posture adjustments, or custom base rims.

Source: 1:35

1:35 is the military model kit standard. A true ratio scale, not a 'gaming scale.' A 1:35 human is approximately 50mm tall to the top of the head and 45.7mm to the eyes. Vehicles and armor dominate this scale. Common systems: Tamiya, Trumpeter, MiniArt.

Note: 1:35 figures from different manufacturers can vary by plus or minus 2mm due to nationality and era differences in uniform and equipment.

Target: 28mm

28mm is used by Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Oldhammer. The classic tabletop standard. Measures to the eyes (160cm on a 175cm human), not the top of the head. Helmets, top-knots, and ornate headgear often add 2-4mm of perceived height.

Note: Older sculpts may be closer to 25mm true-scale. Always check the sculptor's baseline before scaling.

Print notes

Set your slicer to 56.0%. FDM rarely needs compensation; slight over-extrusion usually cancels any cooling shrinkage.

Reverse conversion

Going the other way? The reverse calculation might be useful.

28mm to 1:35

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