1:10 Scale Calculator & Conversion Chart
RC car standard · 10% of real size
1:10 is the standard scale for hobby RC cars and crawlers — a full-size 4.5 m car becomes a 45 cm chassis. It is also a common figure and bust scale, and the math could not be easier: knock one zero off any real measurement.
Precision Scale Conversion Calculator
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1:10 Scale Quick Facts
- 1 real foot = 1.2″ (30.48 mm) on the model
- 1 real meter = 100 mm on the model
- A 6 ft (183 cm) person = 182.9 mm (7.2″) tall
- Model is 10% of real size — use this as the scale percentage in 3D-print slicers
1:10 Scale Reference Chart
| Real Size | mm | cm | inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 inch | 2.5 mm | 0.254 cm | 0.1″ |
| 1 foot | 30.5 mm | 3.05 cm | 1.2″ |
| 6 ft (person) | 182.9 mm | 18.29 cm | 7.2″ |
| 1 meter | 100 mm | 10 cm | 3.937″ |
| 3 m (room height) | 300 mm | 30 cm | 11.811″ |
| 10 meters | 1000 mm | 100 cm | 39.37″ |
| 30 m (building) | 3000 mm | 300 cm | 118.11″ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1:10 scale in mm, cm, and inches?
In 1:10 Scale, 1 unit on the model equals 10 of the same unit in real life. One real foot equals 1.2 inches (30.48 mm) on the model, one real meter equals 100 mm (10.00 cm), and the model is 10% of real size.
How tall is a 6 ft person in 1:10 Scale?
A 6-foot (183 cm) person stands 182.9 mm (7.2 inches) tall in 1:10 Scale.
How do I convert a real measurement to 1:10 Scale?
Divide the real measurement by 10. For example, a 10 m object is 1000.0 mm long in 1:10 Scale. The calculator on this page does this automatically in both directions.