Scales: We all work in what is known as "scale"
There are 4 common scales in dollhouse miniatures...
1" (1:12), 1/2" (1:24), 1/4" (1:48) and micro (1:144)
So what do these fractions mean?
1/12 ....1 foot in real life equals 1" inch in miniature
1/24... 1 foot in real life equals 1/2" inch in miniature
1/24.....1 foot in real life equals 1/4 inch in miniature
1/144....1 foot in real life equals 1/12 inch in miniature (rulers with measurements in 1/12" marks are rare)
1/12 ....1 foot in real life equals 1" inch in miniature
1/24... 1 foot in real life equals 1/2" inch in miniature
1/24.....1 foot in real life equals 1/4 inch in miniature
1/144....1 foot in real life equals 1/12 inch in miniature (rulers with measurements in 1/12" marks are rare)