1:48 Miniature Scale Guide
Free 1:48 miniature scale guide with conversions, printing tips and direct access to customizable Piccolune printable makers.
What is 1:48 scale?
1:48 is also known as quarter scale. At this scale, 1/4 inch in the miniature represents one real-world foot. A typical 6-foot reference becomes approximately 3.81 cm tall in metric terms. It works especially well for very small dollhouses, architectural scenes and compact miniatures.
A 6 ft (72 in) real object becomes 1.5 in at 1:48.
Make printables at 1:48
You do not need a separate fixed download for every scale. Open a Piccolune maker, customize the wording, select 1:48, preview the design at a comfortable on-screen size, and print it at the correct physical dimensions.
Printing tips for 1:48
Use 100% or Actual Size in the browser print dialog. Test on ordinary paper before using cardstock or photo paper. At smaller physical sizes, simplify wording and use strong contrast; zooming the PDF should still show crisp vector text even when the finished object is tiny.
1:48 scale FAQ
What is 1:48 scale?
1:48 means one unit on the miniature represents 48 units on the real object. It is commonly called quarter scale.
How large is a 6-foot object at 1:48?
A 6 ft (72 in) real object becomes 1.5 in at 1:48.
How should I print Piccolune miniatures?
Choose 1:48 in the maker, then print at 100% or Actual Size. Do not use Fit to Page because it can change the physical dimensions.