How big is a 1:24 scale car model?
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The size of a 1:24 scale car model needs to be calculated based on the length of the corresponding real car. A 1:24 scale means the model is 24 times smaller than the actual size. If the real car is 3600mm long, the model car would be 150mm long. Here are some details about car models: The scale of a car model refers to the ratio by which the manufacturer reduces the size of the real car. Common scales include 1:10, 1:12, 1:18, 1:24, 1:43, and 1:64, as well as 1:87 (HO) and 1:150 (N scale). Taking a sedan as an example, 1:12 ≈ 40 cm, 1:18 ≈ 25 cm, 1:24 ≈ 18 cm, 1:43 ≈ 10 cm, and 1:64 ≈ 7 cm. For other vehicle types, the model length can be calculated by dividing the real car length by the corresponding scale (and so on).
Speaking of 1:24 scale car models, I have several in my collection. At this scale, typical sedan models measure around 18-22 cm in length, roughly the span of an adult's outstretched hand. For example, a regular 4.3-meter family car would scale down to about 18 cm. The most intuitive comparison is placing it beside a laptop - the model usually appears slightly shorter than the keyboard. SUV models tend to be larger, reaching up to 25 cm, equivalent to two paperbacks side by side. This scale's advantage lies in offering sufficient detail without occupying too much space. Displaying four or five models side by side on a bookshelf works perfectly, just like how I've arranged them in my study's glass cabinet.
