What fits at 1:200
Large building plans, site and landscape plans, and city massing models.
| Real subject | Real size | 1:200 model |
|---|---|---|
| Football pitch (length) | 105 m | 52.5 cm |
| Ten-storey building (height) | 32 m | 16 cm |
| Two-storey house (height) | 8 m | 4 cm |
| Person | 1.8 m | 9 mm |
Size comparison at 1:200
Relative model sizes at 1:200 (longest bar = largest model):
1:200 in mm, cm and inches
How common real-world sizes convert to 1:200 model size:
| Real size | Model (mm) | Model (cm) | Model (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 m | 5 mm | 0.5 cm | 0.197 in |
| 2 m | 10 mm | 1 cm | 0.394 in |
| 5 m | 25 mm | 2.5 cm | 0.984 in |
| 10 m | 50 mm | 5 cm | 1.97 in |
| 1 ft | 1.52 mm | 0.152 cm | 0.06 in |
| 6 ft (person) | 9.14 mm | 0.914 cm | 0.36 in |
Frequently asked questions
What does 1:200 mean?
1 cm on the drawing equals 200 cm (2 m) in reality, so a 32 m building is drawn 16 cm tall.