Finding The Actual Size of an Object Represented in 1:110 Scale

• 1). Measure the dimension of the model you wish to convert. Any dimension or portion of the model may be converted using this method; length, width, height, wingspan or any other dimension. You may use either the English or metric system; if using English, record the result in inches. If using metric, record the result in centimeters. Be as precise as you can. Record inches to at least a precision level of 1/16th of an inch and centimeters to the nearest 1/10 centimeter. When performing the calculations to find the actual size of a 1:110 scale model object, these small amounts can make a big difference in your results.
  
  
• 2). Multiply your measurement result by 110.
  
  
• 3). Record the answer. This is the actual size of the object or portion of the object. If you are using the English system, divide this answer by 12 to find the size of the object in feet. If using the metric system, instead of dividing by 12, divide by 100 to find the length in meters.
  
  

Calculate the Size of a Model in 1:110 Scale From A Real Object

• 1). Measure the real-life full sized object you wish to find the equivalent model size for. You may not be able to personally measure some objects; in this case you will have to obtain dimensions from a reliable source to base your calculations on. Encyclopedias, Jane's reference books on military vehicles, planes and ships and the Internet are all good sources of this type of information.
  
  
• 2). Divide the dimension you wish to convert by 110. Again, you may use either the metric system or English system. Record your result. If using the standard system and the original dimension is in feet, multiply your result by 12 to convert it to inches. If using the metric system and the original dimension is in meters, multiply your result by 100 to convert it to centimeters.
  
  
• 3). Record your result. If using the English system and the original dimension is in feet, multiply your result by 12 to convert it to inches. If using the metric system and the original dimension is in meters, multiply your result by 100 to convert it to centimeters. To convert inches to centimeters, multiply inches by 2.54. To convert feet to meters, multiply by 0.305. To convert centimeters to inches, multiply by 0.39. To convert meters to feet, multiply by 3.28.