What fits at 1:76.2 (1:76)
British outline model railways, trackside buildings and figures. The huge UK ecosystem makes almost any British prototype available.
| Real subject | Real size | 1:76.2 model |
|---|---|---|
| Mk1 passenger coach | 19.6 m | 25.7 cm |
| Class 47 locomotive | 19.4 m | 25.5 cm |
| Two-storey house (height) | 8 m | 10.5 cm |
| Person | 1.8 m | 2.4 cm |
Size comparison at 1:76.2
Relative model sizes at 1:76.2 (longest bar = largest model):
1:76.2 in mm, cm and inches
How common real-world sizes convert to 1:76.2 model size:
| Real size | Model (mm) | Model (cm) | Model (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 m | 13.1 mm | 1.31 cm | 0.517 in |
| 2 m | 26.2 mm | 2.62 cm | 1.03 in |
| 5 m | 65.6 mm | 6.56 cm | 2.58 in |
| 10 m | 131 mm | 13.1 cm | 5.17 in |
| 1 ft | 4 mm | 0.4 cm | 0.157 in |
| 6 ft (person) | 24 mm | 2.4 cm | 0.945 in |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between OO and HO?
Both run on 16.5 mm track, but OO is 1:76.2 and HO is 1:87.1 — so OO models are a little larger for the same track gauge.
How tall is an OO figure?
A 1.8 m person is about 23.6 mm tall in OO scale (1800 mm ÷ 76.2).