Tabletop Miniature Scales & Resizing

A simple guide to understanding scale, size, and what our numbers actually mean

The Basics

What does scale mean for tabletop miniatures

  • Scale = the size ratio between a miniature and its real-life counterpart
  • 1:56 scale means 1 mm on the mini = 56 mm (5.6 cm) in reality
  • Smaller second number = larger figure appears
Male
1.80 m Real height
~32 mm Miniature size
Female
1.60 m Real height
~27–30 mm Miniature size
Qumi Measurement Note 32mm Measurements can vary by model and source.
Human scale comparison
32mm Explained

What does "32 mm scale" mean

  • Height given in mm, not as a ratio like 1:56
  • 32 mm = average 1.80 m human miniaturized
  • Most current product measurements show the total height from the lowest to the highest point. Some older or scale-reference notes may use foot-to-eye-level measurements.
  • Equals roughly 1:48-1:50 scale at 1.80 m real height
Measurement

How we measure miniature height

  • Product descriptions show the measurement method used for that model whenever available.
  • Measurement images in the product gallery show the actual reference points when they are available.
  • For older entries or scale references, foot-to-eye-level measurements may still appear.
Scale Creep

Why the larger sizes - Modern "scale creep"

  • Figures have grown larger over the years
  • More anatomically realistic & dynamic designs
  • Natural proportions make figures appear taller
  • 32 mm now ensures system compatibility across games
Both figures represent a 1.80 m human
32 mm
Classic True to name — exactly 32mm
36–42 mm
Modern Still called "32mm" but taller
Both are sold as "32mm scale" — but modern figures are up to 30% taller due to scale creep
32mm vs 75mm scale comparison
Size Difference

32mm vs. 75mm scale

  • 32mm = standard gaming scale (1:56)
  • 75mm = larger display & collector scale (1:24)
  • A 75mm figure is more than 2x taller than a 32mm one
  • Bigger size means more detail — ideal for painting & display
32mm 1:56 Gaming
vs
75mm 1:24 Display
Size in Context

Human vs. Creature

Creatures can be much taller than humans — even in the same 32mm scale

Dragon vs human scale
VS

Same scale, wildly different sizes

Demon vs human scale
XXL scale comparison
Go Big

XXL Scales

32mm scale = 1:56
Miniature next to the dice
75mm scale = 1:24
Green & colorful knights
1:6 scale = 30cm tall