1:72 to 28mm Miniature Scale for 3D Printing
Convert 3D printed tabletop miniatures from 1:72 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 / 24.3mm) × 100 = 115.2%
Based on 175cm human baseline, eye-level measurement (160cm).
Scale baselines
- Source eye level 22.2mm Eye
- Target eye level 28.0mm Eye
- Scale factor 115.2%
When you need this
You need this when bringing older or smaller 1:72 models into a modern 28mm collection. This upscale is noticeable but manageable. Most painters bridge the gap with basing detail, posture adjustments, or custom base rims.
Source: 1:72
1:72 is the small-scale military / budget army builds. Popular for large army builds on a budget. Figures are roughly 20-22mm to the eyes. Entire platoons fit in a shoebox, making this scale ideal for travel and storage. Common systems: Airfix, Revell, Zvezda.
Note: 1:72 scale creep exists too: modern sculpts are often closer to 1:64. Check base-to-eye measurements before committing to a print.
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 115.2%. FDM rarely needs compensation; slight over-extrusion usually cancels any cooling shrinkage.
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