28mm to 32mm Miniature Scale for 3D Printing
Convert 3D printed tabletop miniatures from 28mm to 32mm. This STL scale calculator is designed for Warhammer, D&D, and tabletop gaming miniatures.
Slicer Setting
Uniform scale (XYZ locked)
The math
(32.0mm / 28.0mm) × 100 = 114.3%
Based on 175cm human baseline, eye-level measurement (160cm).
Scale baselines
- Source eye level 28.0mm Eye
- Target eye level 32.0mm Eye
- Scale factor 114.3%
When you need this
You need this when bringing older or smaller 28mm models into a modern 32mm collection. This upscale is noticeable but manageable. Most painters bridge the gap with basing detail, posture adjustments, or custom base rims.
Source: 28mm
28mm is the heroic fantasy and historical wargaming standard. 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. Common systems: Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Oldhammer.
Note: Older sculpts may be closer to 25mm true-scale. Always check the sculptor's baseline before scaling.
Target: 32mm
32mm is used by Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Infinity. Games Workshop shifted from 28mm to 32mm between 2014 and 2015 for more facial detail and heroic proportions. Non-GW sculptors often call this 'heroic 32mm' because limbs and weapons are slightly oversized.
Note: Some third-party sculptors label 35mm models as '32mm heroic.' Check eye-level measurement, not total height.
Print notes
Set your slicer to 114.3%. 32mm is forgiving on FDM; layer lines are less visible on larger surfaces.
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