35mm to 28mm Miniature Scale for 3D Printing
Convert 3D printed tabletop miniatures from 35mm 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 / 35.0mm) × 100 = 80.0%
Based on 175cm human baseline, eye-level measurement (160cm).
Scale baselines
- Source eye level 35.0mm Eye
- Target eye level 28.0mm Eye
- Scale factor 80.0%
When you need this
You need this when fitting oversized 35mm heroes or monsters into a smaller 28mm regiment, or when printing 35mm 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: 35mm
35mm is the large heroic / boutique skirmish hybrid. Popular with painters who want more canvas for freehand detail without entering true bust territory. Often sits between 32mm heroic and 40mm skirmish scales. Common systems: Star Wars: Legion (current), Kingdom Death, Scale 75.
Note: 35mm is sometimes marketed as 'true 35mm' (realistic proportions) vs 'heroic 35mm' (exaggerated). Check before mixing.
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 80.0%. FDM rarely needs compensation; slight over-extrusion usually cancels any cooling shrinkage.
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