1:160 scale
1 m → 6.25 mm
Everything is 160 times smaller than life size. This is the scale used for N gauge model trains.
Common sizes at 1:160
| Real size | At 1:160 |
|---|---|
| A person (1.8 m) | 11.3 mm |
| A car (4.5 m) | 28.1 mm |
| A bus (12 m) | 75 mm |
| A house (8 m tall) | 50 mm |
| One metre | 6.25 mm |
| One foot (12 in) | 1.91 mm |
Convert your own measurement
mm real →6.25 mm
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Questions
- What does 1:160 scale mean?
- Every 160 units of real size become 1 unit on the model, so a real object is 160 times larger than its 1:160 version. One metre becomes 6.25 mm.
- How tall is a person at 1:160 scale?
- An average adult of 1.8 m stands 11.3 mm tall at 1:160.
- What is 1:160 scale used for?
- It is the usual scale for N gauge model trains.