1:24 scale
1 m → 41.7 mm
Everything is 24 times smaller than life size. This is the scale used for die-cast and RC model cars.
Common sizes at 1:24
| Real size | At 1:24 |
|---|---|
| A person (1.8 m) | 75 mm |
| A car (4.5 m) | 187.5 mm |
| A bus (12 m) | 500 mm |
| A house (8 m tall) | 333.3 mm |
| One metre | 41.7 mm |
| One foot (12 in) | 12.7 mm |
Convert your own measurement
mm real →41.7 mm
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Questions
- What does 1:24 scale mean?
- Every 24 units of real size become 1 unit on the model, so a real object is 24 times larger than its 1:24 version. One metre becomes 41.7 mm.
- How tall is a person at 1:24 scale?
- An average adult of 1.8 m stands 75 mm tall at 1:24.
- What is 1:24 scale used for?
- It is the usual scale for die-cast and RC model cars.