1:48 to 28mm Miniature Scale for 3D Printing
Convert 3D printed tabletop miniatures from 1:48 to 28mm. This STL scale calculator is designed for Warhammer, D&D, and tabletop gaming miniatures.
Slicer Setting
Uniform scale (XYZ locked)
The math
(28.0mm / 36.5mm) × 100 = 76.8%
Based on 175cm human baseline, eye-level measurement (160cm).
Scale baselines
- Source eye level 33.3mm Eye
- Target eye level 28.0mm Eye
- Scale factor 76.8%
When you need this
You need this when fitting oversized 1:48 heroes or monsters into a smaller 28mm regiment, or when printing 1:48 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: 1:48
1:48 is the quarter-scale / aircraft and vehicle standard. Common for vehicles and aircraft. Figures in this scale are smaller than typical wargaming miniatures and are usually accessories to a vehicle kit rather than standalone game pieces. Common systems: US O-gauge trains, Bandai Star Wars kits, Aircraft model kits.
Note: 1:48 figures are often molded in soft vinyl rather than hard plastic. If 3D printing replacements, increase wall thickness for durability.
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 76.8%. FDM rarely needs compensation; slight over-extrusion usually cancels any cooling shrinkage.
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