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Both calculators run independently β change the inputs on either side to compare results.
3d Printing
Model Scaling Calculator
Calculates a model's new dimension after applying a scale factor for 3D printing. Use it when resizing a downloaded model to fit your print bed or match a real-world target size.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
3d Printing
3D Print Scaling Calculator
Calculate the exact scaling factor to apply in your slicer so a printed part matches a target dimension, accounting for measured shrinkage and a tolerance buffer. Ideal for dialing in first-article prints.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Model Scaling Calculator | 3D Print Scaling Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | 3d Printing | 3d Printing |
| Inputs required | 2 | 4 |
| Result | New Dimension (mm) | Scaling Factor (x) |
| What it does | Calculates a model's new dimension after applying a scale factor for 3D printing. Use it when resizing a downloaded model to fit your print bed or match a real-world target size. | Calculate the exact scaling factor to apply in your slicer so a printed part matches a target dimension, accounting for measured shrinkage and a tolerance buffer. Ideal for dialing in first-article prints. |