What fits at 1:500
Site plans, master planning, large building footprints and urban massing models.
| Real subject | Real size | 1:500 model |
|---|---|---|
| Ten-storey building (height) | 32 m | 6.4 cm |
| Football pitch (length) | 105 m | 21 cm |
| City block | 100 m | 20 cm |
| Two-storey house (height) | 8 m | 1.6 cm |
Size comparison at 1:500
Relative model sizes at 1:500 (longest bar = largest model):
1:500 in mm, cm and inches
How common real-world sizes convert to 1:500 model size:
| Real size | Model (mm) | Model (cm) | Model (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 m | 2 mm | 0.2 cm | 0.079 in |
| 2 m | 4 mm | 0.4 cm | 0.157 in |
| 5 m | 10 mm | 1 cm | 0.394 in |
| 10 m | 20 mm | 2 cm | 0.787 in |
| 1 ft | 0.61 mm | 0.061 cm | 0.024 in |
| 6 ft (person) | 3.66 mm | 0.366 cm | 0.144 in |
Frequently asked questions
What does 1:500 mean?
1 cm on the drawing equals 500 cm (5 m) in reality, so a 105 m football pitch is drawn 21 cm long.