{"id":1768,"date":"2018-09-14T18:21:32","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T22:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/?page_id=1768"},"modified":"2026-01-17T20:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T01:53:37","slug":"about-miniature-scales","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/index.php\/about-miniature-scales\/","title":{"rendered":"About Miniature Scales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&#8220;<strong>Scale<\/strong>&#8221; in miniatures refers to the ratio between the miniature and the real-world object it represents. A scale of 1:12, for instance, means that one inch on the miniature equals 12 inches in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dollhouse scales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>There are a variety of popular miniature scales. The most common miniature scales are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>1:16 scale<\/strong>, known as play scale, is what standard 11-inch fashion dolls use. It&#8217;s not technically a miniature scale, though you will see it referenced.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>1:12 scale<\/strong>, known as one-twelf scale, is the largest scale miniaturists use and the most common miniature scale.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>1:24 scale<\/strong>, also called \u00bd scale or half-scale, is one-half of 1:12 scale.&nbsp; <em>[The 6-ft man would be 3 inches tall.]<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>1:48 scale<\/strong>, called \u00bc scale or quarter-scale because it is one-fourth of 1:12 scale.&nbsp; <em>[The 6-ft man would be 1.5 inches tall.]<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>1:144 scale<\/strong>, which would be the scale of a toy dollhouse placed inside an actual 1:12 scale dollhouse.&nbsp; <em>[The 6-ft man would be 0.5 inch tall.]<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Unique scales<\/strong>. <\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Particular toy makers sometimes created their own model scales. For example, the Swedish Lundby company used a scale between 1:15 and 1:18 for their items.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Antique miniature scales vary widely. Standardized scales became important in the 1970s as people sought more accurate and interchangeable pieces for their collections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finescale<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highly and accurately detailed to exact scale miniatures are called <strong>finescale<\/strong>, a term that appears mainly in dollhouse and model railroad miniatures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@pandaminiatures\/video\/7374841859908078891\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chair-scale-example.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chair-scale-example.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chair-scale-example-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@pandaminiatures\/video\/7374841859908078891\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@pandaminiatures on TikTok<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople-George2-797x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1779\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7783433178685645;width:226px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople-George2-797x1024.png 797w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople-George2-117x150.png 117w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople-George2-234x300.png 234w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople-George2-768x987.png 768w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople-George2.png 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>This photo for representation only. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE <\/a><\/span><\/strong>to open a printable PDF at the proper size with measurements and George in multiple scales.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collectibles in mixed scales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch out! Some collectibles use different scales within the same range. A popular series of Christmas villages mixes buildings in approximately HO (1:87) or S railway (1:64) scale with trains in O scale (1:43 to 1:48, common for Christmas and toy trains). The same village may have vehicles slightly larger than O scale with people who are G scale (1:20 to 1:25). Confused? Mixed scales make it hard to match your set unless you know the scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>~ by Lesley Shepherd, About.com Guide. Used with permission.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miniature figures &amp; dolls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople-780x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople-780x1024.png 780w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople-114x150.png 114w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople-229x300.png 229w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople-768x1008.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>This photo for representation only. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/ScalePeople.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE <\/a><\/span><\/strong>to open a printable PDF at the proper size with measurements and George in multiple scales.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Meet George! He\u2019s a porcelain gardener doll in 1:12 scale created by Little Women of the UK. George represents an average male at 6 feet tall, while his clone to the right represents an average female at 5 feet and 2 inches tall. The pair is also shown in multiple scales common to dollhouses, miniatures, and trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These photo pairs can be used as a scale check\u2014they\u2019re lightweight, don\u2019t take up much room in your bag, and are easy to relate to. Looking for chairs in particular scales? They should have a seat that falls just below the knee. How big would that tree be in your scene? Guesstimate how many man-heights it would be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can cut out and glue photos of George in the scale you need to a piece of cardstock for easy use. Spray the paper with fixative or laminate it to make it last longer. Then, carry George with you when shopping for other items in a similar scale. He may be the silent type, but he\u2019s glad to get out and about!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The figures in the image above represent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Four main dollhouse scales<\/strong>\u20141:12, 1:24, 1:48, &amp; 1:144.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Four railroad scales<\/strong>\u20141:24 or 1:25 (G scale), 1:64 (S Scale), 1:87 (HO scale), and 1:160 (N scale*).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common metal soldiers, Britain&#8217;s collectible figure<\/strong>s, as well as many collectible village figures\u20141:32 scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A basic size for gaming miniatures<\/strong>, typically between 25 and 28mm\u2014the tallest figure in 1:72 scale is 25mm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>* Note:&nbsp; N scales can vary greatly. The figures given in N scale are 1:144, which is used for a doll&#8217;s dollhouse <em>inside<\/em> a 1:12 scale dollhouse, but which is very close to the 1:148 scale used as N scale in the UK. N scale in the United States is usually 1:160, the other figure size shown for N. Some N scale railway pieces will not work with each other due to these differences. Check the location of the manufacturer to help determine which ratio the N scale piece you are interested in is set to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>~ by Lesley Shepherd, About.com Guide. Used with permission.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Railway scales and gauges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Railway miniaturists use both scale and gauges in their models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Scale-Gauges-1024x441.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Scale-Gauges-1024x441.png 1024w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Scale-Gauges-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Scale-Gauges-150x65.png 150w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Scale-Gauges-768x331.png 768w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Scale-Gauges-800x344.png 800w, https:\/\/cincy-miniatures.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Scale-Gauges.png 1322w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.modelrailroadacademy.com\/post\/a-guide-to-model-railroad-scales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.modelrailroadacademy.com\/post\/a-guide-to-model-railroad-scales<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scales<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an enormous range of miniature railroad scales.&nbsp;Even within named scale groups, there may be a huge variation in the ratio, depending on the manufacturer and country of origin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some&nbsp;<strong>half-scale, 1:24 miniaturists use G scale&nbsp;<\/strong>railway components in their scenes, as the scales are similar. Likewise, popular&nbsp;<strong>quarter-scale, 1:48 is close to O scale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Z scale<\/strong>&nbsp;at 1:220 is the tiniest model railway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>N scale<\/strong>&nbsp;varies from 1:144 to 1:160.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HO<\/strong>&nbsp;is commonly 1:87 but can vary from 1:72 to 1:90, with various gauges depending on the manufacturer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>S railway scale<\/strong>&nbsp;equals 1:64.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>O scale<\/strong>&nbsp;varies from 1:43 to 1:48.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>G gauge\/scale<\/strong>&nbsp;at 1:22 to 1:25 is the largest for indoors, used in garden railroads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdoors even larger scales are the ride-on steam trains you see in amusement parks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gauge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Railway modelers not only have to deal with scale, but with&nbsp;<strong>gauge<\/strong>, which is the measurement of the space between tracks. Railway modelers sometimes divide themselves into two groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Narrow Gauge<\/strong>&nbsp;in real railways has 3 ft. 6 in. (1067 mm) between the rails. It was used a lot for private industrial railways or railways in mountainous areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard Gauge<\/strong>&nbsp;in real railways have 4 ft. 8-1\/2 in. 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