1/6 vs 1/8 Scale Figures: Actual Size in cm and Inches
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Updated: October 2026 · By Hobbyteka Workshop Team
A 1/6 scale figure of a human-sized character stands about 27–30 cm (11–12 in) tall. At 1/8 scale, the same character is about 21–23 cm (8–9 in). Those numbers cover the character only. A base, wings or a raised sword can make the finished statue a lot bigger.
1/6 vs 1/8 Scale Size Chart
Find your character's height in the left column. The other two columns show how tall the figure stands at each scale, without the base.
| Character height | 1/8 scale | 1/6 scale |
|---|---|---|
| 150 cm (4 ft 11 in) | 18.8 cm (7.4 in) | 25.0 cm (9.8 in) |
| 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) | 26.7 cm (10.5 in) |
| 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | 21.3 cm (8.4 in) | 28.3 cm (11.2 in) |
| 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | 21.9 cm (8.6 in) | 29.2 cm (11.5 in) |
| 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | 22.5 cm (8.9 in) | 30.0 cm (11.8 in) |
| 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) | 31.7 cm (12.5 in) |
More coming soon. We're measuring figures from our own catalog in both scales and photographing them side by side. We'll add the real numbers and photos to this guide shortly, base and all.
How Tall Is a 1/6 Scale Figure?
About 27–30 cm (11–12 in) for a character between 165 and 180 cm. That's why collectors often call 1/6 figures "12-inch figures." Taller characters, big hair or a helmet can push the figure past 30 cm.
How Tall Is a 1/8 Scale Figure?
About 21–23 cm (8–9 in) for the same characters. Shorter characters come out smaller: a 150 cm character is about 19 cm (7.4 in) at 1/8.
What Does 1/6 Scale Mean?
The figure is one-sixth the size of the character it shows. To get the height for any character, divide their height by the scale number:
- 1/6: height ÷ 6
- 1/7: height ÷ 7 (a common scale for anime figures, sitting between the two)
- 1/8: height ÷ 8
A 176 cm character works out to 29.3 cm at 1/6 and 22 cm at 1/8. Fictional heights are often unofficial or change between games and series, so treat the result as an estimate.
How Big Is That in Real Life?
Grab a sheet of printer paper. Standing upright, an A4 sheet is 29.7 cm tall and a US Letter sheet 27.9 cm (11 in), about the height of a 1/6 figure of an adult character. Turned sideways, the sheet is 21 cm or 21.6 cm (8.5 in) tall, close to a 1/8 figure. Stand it on your shelf both ways and you'll see the difference before you buy.
The gap looks small on paper and big on the shelf. A 1/6 figure is a third taller than the same design at 1/8. Its base needs about 1.8 times the shelf area, and the figure has about 2.4 times the volume. More volume means more resin, a bigger box and more surface to paint.
Why the Finished Figure Is Often Bigger Than the Chart
The chart shows the character. The statue you get can be taller, wider and deeper:
- Bases. A scenic base adds height and takes up depth on the shelf.
- Weapons, wings, hair and capes. A raised sword or open wings can add several centimeters in height or width.
- Poses. A crouching figure is shorter than a standing one, but much wider.
So a 1/8 figure on a large diorama base can need more room than a plain standing 1/6 figure. Before you order, measure the height, width and depth of the spot where it'll stand, and compare them with the full size of the figure, base included. On our product pages, the height listed next to the scale already includes the base.
1/6 or 1/8: Which Should You Choose?
| 1/8 scale | 1/6 scale | |
|---|---|---|
| Height (170 cm character) | 21.3 cm (8.4 in) | 28.3 cm (11.2 in) |
| Shelf area | 1× | about 1.8× |
| Volume and resin | 1× | about 2.4× |
| Small details | Smaller, but all there | Physically larger, easier to see and paint |
| Good fit for | A collection on standard shelves | One character as the centerpiece |
Our advice: if you're building a collection or your shelves are already full, go with 1/8. You'll fit more figures, and they'll look right next to each other. Choose 1/6 for the one character you want people to notice first in the room. Try to keep one scale per shelf, too. Next to a 1/6 figure, a 1/8 one looks smaller than it is.
Does 1/6 have better detail? Only in the sense that everything is bigger. The sculpt, the file and the print decide how much detail is there. At 1/6, the same faces, eyes and fabric folds are physically larger, so they're easier to see and give the painter more room.
Can a Figure Be Printed in a Different Scale?
Often, yes. It depends on the model. Scaling up is the easier direction. Scaling down can make fingers, hair strands and blade edges too thin to print reliably, so the model has to be checked before we agree on a size.
When you request a custom figure, you can pick 1/8, 1/6 or another scale. You can also send us your own STL file, and we'll look at it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1/7 bigger than 1/8?
Yes. The smaller the number after the slash, the bigger the figure. A 170 cm character is 24.3 cm (9.6 in) at 1/7 and 21.3 cm (8.4 in) at 1/8.
Do the sizes in the chart include the base?
No. The chart shows the character alone, so a finished statue with a base will be taller. Our product pages work the other way: the height listed next to the scale is the full height of the figure, base included. A figure listed as 1/6 (25 cm) is 25 cm tall from the bottom of the base to the top.
Know which scale you want? Browse the catalog or start a custom order, where you pick 1/8, 1/6 or another size. To keep either one looking good for years, see our guide on how to care for resin figures.
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