1:12 Scale Calculator

1:12 means one inch represents one foot, making it intuitive for dollhouses, large motorcycle kits and action figures. At 1:12, a 12 cm real measurement becomes 1 cm on the model.

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What fits at 1:12 (one inch = one foot)

Dollhouses, motorcycles, action figures and large display models.

Real subjectReal size1:12 model
MotoGP motorcycle 2.07 m 17.3 cm
Human figure (6 inch) 1.8 m 15 cm
Standard door 2 m 16.7 cm

Size comparison at 1:12

Relative model sizes at 1:12 (longest bar = largest model):

1:12 in mm, cm and inches

How common real-world sizes convert to 1:12 model size:

Real sizeModel (mm)Model (cm)Model (inches)
1 m 83.3 mm 8.33 cm 3.28 in
2 m 167 mm 16.7 cm 6.56 in
5 m 417 mm 41.7 cm 16.4 in
10 m 833 mm 83.3 cm 32.8 in
1 ft 25.4 mm 2.54 cm 1 in
6 ft (person) 152 mm 15.2 cm 6 in

Frequently asked questions

What does 1:12 scale mean?

One unit on the model equals 12 in real life — equivalently, one inch represents one foot.

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