1:56 to 1:35 Miniature Scale for 3D Printing
Convert 3D printed tabletop miniatures from 1:56 to 1:35. This STL scale calculator is designed for Warhammer, D&D, and tabletop gaming miniatures.
Slicer Setting
Uniform scale (XYZ locked)
The math
(50.0mm / 31.3mm) × 100 = 160.0%
Based on 175cm human baseline, eye-level measurement (160cm).
Scale baselines
- Source eye level 28.6mm Eye
- Target eye level 45.7mm Eye
- Scale factor 160.0%
When you need this
You need this when bringing older or smaller 1:56 models into a modern 1:35 collection. This is a big upscale. Models will look like different species next to each other unless you apply the conversion to the entire unit or army.
Source: 1:56
1:56 is the wargaming vehicle companion scale. Often paired with 28mm infantry. Tanks and vehicles at 1:56 look correct next to 28mm figures because the vehicle scale accounts for ground clearance and hull height, not just eye level. Common systems: Bolt Action, Chain of Command, Flames of War (vehicle scale).
Note: Some manufacturers label 1:48 vehicles as 'compatible with 28mm.' They are slightly oversized. Stick to 1:56 for visual harmony.
Target: 1:35
1:35 is used by Tamiya, Trumpeter, MiniArt. 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.
Note: 1:35 figures from different manufacturers can vary by plus or minus 2mm due to nationality and era differences in uniform and equipment.
Print notes
Set your slicer to 160.0%. 1:35 vehicles print beautifully on FDM at 0.2mm layers with a 0.4mm nozzle.
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