1:56 to 28mm Miniature Scale for 3D Printing
Convert 3D printed tabletop miniatures from 1:56 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 / 31.3mm) × 100 = 89.6%
Based on 175cm human baseline, eye-level measurement (160cm).
Scale baselines
- Source eye level 28.6mm Eye
- Target eye level 28.0mm Eye
- Scale factor 89.6%
When you need this
You need this when fitting oversized 1:56 heroes or monsters into a smaller 28mm regiment, or when printing 1:56 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: 1:56
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: 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 89.6%. FDM rarely needs compensation; slight over-extrusion usually cancels any cooling shrinkage.
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