What fits at 1:64 (1:64)
Model railroads, scratch-building and layouts that want more heft than HO without the space O scale needs.
| Real subject | Real size | 1:64 model |
|---|---|---|
| 40 ft boxcar | 12.2 m | 19.1 cm |
| EMD F7 locomotive | 15.4 m | 24.1 cm |
| Two-storey house (height) | 8 m | 12.5 cm |
| Person | 1.8 m | 2.8 cm |
Size comparison at 1:64
Relative model sizes at 1:64 (longest bar = largest model):
1:64 in mm, cm and inches
How common real-world sizes convert to 1:64 model size:
| Real size | Model (mm) | Model (cm) | Model (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 m | 15.6 mm | 1.56 cm | 0.615 in |
| 2 m | 31.3 mm | 3.13 cm | 1.23 in |
| 5 m | 78.1 mm | 7.81 cm | 3.08 in |
| 10 m | 156 mm | 15.6 cm | 6.15 in |
| 1 ft | 4.76 mm | 0.476 cm | 0.188 in |
| 6 ft (person) | 28.6 mm | 2.86 cm | 1.13 in |
Frequently asked questions
What scale is S?
S scale is 1:64, running on 22.5 mm gauge track — larger than HO (1:87) but smaller than O (1:48).
How tall is an S-scale figure?
A 1.8 m person is about 28 mm tall in S scale (1800 mm ÷ 64).