28mm (1:56) Calculator & Conversion Chart
Standard wargaming size · 1.79% of real size
28mm is the dominant wargaming figure size — Warhammer, Bolt Action, and most skirmish games live here. The "28mm" refers to a soldier’s eye height, which maps to roughly 1:56 for vehicles and terrain; "heroic" sculpts exaggerate hands and heads beyond true scale.
Precision Scale Conversion Calculator
28mm (1:56) Quick Facts
- 1 real foot = 0.214″ (5.44 mm) on the model
- 1 real meter = 17.86 mm on the model
- A 6 ft (183 cm) person = 32.7 mm (1.29″) tall
- Model is 1.79% of real size — use this as the scale percentage in 3D-print slicers
28mm (1:56) Reference Chart
| Real Size | mm | cm | inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 inch | 0.454 mm | 0.045 cm | 0.018″ |
| 1 foot | 5.4 mm | 0.544 cm | 0.214″ |
| 6 ft (person) | 32.7 mm | 3.27 cm | 1.286″ |
| 1 meter | 17.9 mm | 1.79 cm | 0.703″ |
| 3 m (room height) | 53.6 mm | 5.36 cm | 2.109″ |
| 10 meters | 178.6 mm | 17.86 cm | 7.03″ |
| 30 m (building) | 535.7 mm | 53.57 cm | 21.091″ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 28mm (1:56) scale in mm, cm, and inches?
In 28mm (1:56), 1 unit on the model equals 56 of the same unit in real life. One real foot equals 0.214 inches (5.44 mm) on the model, one real meter equals 17.86 mm (1.79 cm), and the model is 1.79% of real size.
How tall is a 6 ft person in 28mm (1:56)?
A 6-foot (183 cm) person stands 32.7 mm (1.29 inches) tall in 28mm (1:56).
How do I convert a real measurement to 28mm (1:56)?
Divide the real measurement by 56. For example, a 10 m object is 178.6 mm long in 28mm (1:56). The calculator on this page does this automatically in both directions.
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