6mm (1:285) Calculator & Conversion Chart

Micro armor · 0.351% of real size

6mm "micro armor" (1:285, or the near-identical 1:300) is where entire battalions become playable. Individual models are fingernail-sized, so painting shifts from detail work to reading silhouettes — and basing, not brushwork, sells the effect.

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6mm (1:285) Quick Facts

1 real foot = 0.042″ (1.07 mm) on the model
1 real meter = 3.51 mm on the model
A 6 ft (183 cm) person = 6.4 mm (0.25″) tall
Model is 0.351% of real size — use this as the scale percentage in 3D-print slicers

6mm (1:285) Reference Chart

Real Size	mm	cm	inches
1 inch	0.089 mm	0.009 cm	0.004″
1 foot	1.1 mm	0.107 cm	0.042″
6 ft (person)	6.4 mm	0.642 cm	0.253″
1 meter	3.5 mm	0.351 cm	0.138″
3 m (room height)	10.5 mm	1.05 cm	0.414″
10 meters	35.1 mm	3.51 cm	1.381″
30 m (building)	105.3 mm	10.53 cm	4.144″

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 6mm (1:285) scale in mm, cm, and inches?

In 6mm (1:285), 1 unit on the model equals 285 of the same unit in real life. One real foot equals 0.042 inches (1.07 mm) on the model, one real meter equals 3.51 mm (0.35 cm), and the model is 0.351% of real size.

How tall is a 6 ft person in 6mm (1:285)?

A 6-foot (183 cm) person stands 6.4 mm (0.25 inches) tall in 6mm (1:285).

How do I convert a real measurement to 6mm (1:285)?

Divide the real measurement by 285. For example, a 10 m object is 35.1 mm long in 6mm (1:285). The calculator on this page does this automatically in both directions.