1:43 scale
1 m → 23.3 mm
Everything is 43 times smaller than life size. This is the scale used for die-cast model cars.
Common sizes at 1:43
| Real size | At 1:43 |
|---|---|
| A person (1.8 m) | 41.9 mm |
| A car (4.5 m) | 104.7 mm |
| A bus (12 m) | 279.1 mm |
| A house (8 m tall) | 186 mm |
| One metre | 23.3 mm |
| One foot (12 in) | 7.09 mm |
Convert your own measurement
mm real →23.3 mm
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Questions
- What does 1:43 scale mean?
- Every 43 units of real size become 1 unit on the model, so a real object is 43 times larger than its 1:43 version. One metre becomes 23.3 mm.
- How tall is a person at 1:43 scale?
- An average adult of 1.8 m stands 41.9 mm tall at 1:43.
- What is 1:43 scale used for?
- It is the usual scale for die-cast model cars.