1:700 Scale Calculator & Conversion Chart
Waterline fleet scale · 0.143% of real size
1:700 exactly halves 1:350 and is the standard for waterline fleet collections — entire task forces on one shelf. At this size a 6-foot sailor is under 3 mm tall, so painting crews is optional and magnification is not.
Precision Scale Conversion Calculator
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1:700 Scale Quick Facts
- 1 real foot = 0.017″ (0.44 mm) on the model
- 1 real meter = 1.43 mm on the model
- A 6 ft (183 cm) person = 2.6 mm (0.1″) tall
- Model is 0.143% of real size — use this as the scale percentage in 3D-print slicers
1:700 Scale Reference Chart
| Real Size | mm | cm | inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 inch | 0.036 mm | 0.004 cm | 0.001″ |
| 1 foot | 0.435 mm | 0.044 cm | 0.017″ |
| 6 ft (person) | 2.6 mm | 0.261 cm | 0.103″ |
| 1 meter | 1.4 mm | 0.143 cm | 0.056″ |
| 3 m (room height) | 4.3 mm | 0.429 cm | 0.169″ |
| 10 meters | 14.3 mm | 1.43 cm | 0.562″ |
| 30 m (building) | 42.9 mm | 4.29 cm | 1.687″ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1:700 scale in mm, cm, and inches?
In 1:700 Scale, 1 unit on the model equals 700 of the same unit in real life. One real foot equals 0.017 inches (0.44 mm) on the model, one real meter equals 1.43 mm (0.14 cm), and the model is 0.143% of real size.
How tall is a 6 ft person in 1:700 Scale?
A 6-foot (183 cm) person stands 2.6 mm (0.1 inches) tall in 1:700 Scale.
How do I convert a real measurement to 1:700 Scale?
Divide the real measurement by 700. For example, a 10 m object is 14.3 mm long in 1:700 Scale. The calculator on this page does this automatically in both directions.