4 mm scale
| 4 mm scale | |
|---|---|
4 mm scale model of a British Rail Class 25 shown with a 18mm coin for size. | |
| Scale | 4 mm to 1 ft (305 mm) |
| Scale ratio | 1:76.2 |
4 mm scale is the most popular model railway scale used in the United Kingdom. The term refers to the use of 4 millimeters on the model equating to a distance of 1 foot (305 mm) on the prototype (1:76.2). It is also used for military modelling.
For historical reasons, a number of different standards are employed.