35mm to 40mm Miniature Scale for 3D Printing
Convert 3D printed tabletop miniatures from 35mm to 40mm. This STL scale calculator is designed for Warhammer, D&D, and tabletop gaming miniatures.
Slicer Setting
Uniform scale (XYZ locked)
The math
(40.0mm / 35.0mm) × 100 = 114.3%
Based on 175cm human baseline, eye-level measurement (160cm).
Scale baselines
- Source eye level 35.0mm Eye
- Target eye level 40.0mm Eye
- Scale factor 114.3%
When you need this
You need this when bringing older or smaller 35mm models into a modern 40mm collection. This upscale 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: 40mm
40mm is used by Star Wars: Shatterpoint, Inquisitor (GW specialist game), Heroic 40mm custom scenes. Used for centerpiece models, display dioramas, or games where individual heroes need to stand out. A 40mm figure has roughly twice the surface area of a 28mm model.
Note: 40mm bases can destabilize on uneven terrain. Consider magnetizing or weighting the base.
Print notes
Set your slicer to 114.3%. FDM works well at 40mm for monsters and vehicles with a 0.4mm nozzle.
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