28mm to 35mm Miniature Scale for 3D Printing
Convert 3D printed tabletop miniatures from 28mm to 35mm. This STL scale calculator is designed for Warhammer, D&D, and tabletop gaming miniatures.
Slicer Setting
Uniform scale (XYZ locked)
The math
(35.0mm / 28.0mm) × 100 = 125.0%
Based on 175cm human baseline, eye-level measurement (160cm).
Scale baselines
- Source eye level 28.0mm Eye
- Target eye level 35.0mm Eye
- Scale factor 125.0%
When you need this
You need this when bringing older or smaller 28mm models into a modern 35mm 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: 35mm
35mm is used by Star Wars: Legion (current), Kingdom Death, Scale 75. Popular with painters who want more canvas for freehand detail without entering true bust territory. Often sits between 32mm heroic and 40mm skirmish scales.
Note: 35mm is sometimes marketed as 'true 35mm' (realistic proportions) vs 'heroic 35mm' (exaggerated). Check before mixing.
Print notes
Set your slicer to 125.0%. FDM at 35mm benefits from a 0.2mm nozzle at 0.06mm layer height for faces.
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