1:16 scale
1 m → 62.5 mm
Everything is 16 times smaller than life size. This is the scale used for large radio-controlled vehicles.
Common sizes at 1:16
| Real size | At 1:16 |
|---|---|
| A person (1.8 m) | 112.5 mm |
| A car (4.5 m) | 281.3 mm |
| A bus (12 m) | 750 mm |
| A house (8 m tall) | 500 mm |
| One metre | 62.5 mm |
| One foot (12 in) | 19.1 mm |
Convert your own measurement
mm real →62.5 mm
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Questions
- What does 1:16 scale mean?
- Every 16 units of real size become 1 unit on the model, so a real object is 16 times larger than its 1:16 version. One metre becomes 62.5 mm.
- How tall is a person at 1:16 scale?
- An average adult of 1.8 m stands 112.5 mm tall at 1:16.
- What is 1:16 scale used for?
- It is the usual scale for large radio-controlled vehicles.