1:48 scale

{{Short description|Scale for models and miniatures}}

1:48 scale is a scale commonly used in diecast models, plastic models made from kits, and construction toys. It is especially popular with manufacturers of model aircraft and model trains, where it is known as "O scale". 1:48 is also a popular scale among Lego enthusiasts, since it is approximately the scale of the Lego minifigure relative to a six-foot tall human.{{cite book |last1=Bedford |first1=Allan |title=The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide, 2nd Edition |date=November 12, 2012 |publisher=No Starch Press |isbn=978-1-59327-480-1 |chapter=Minifig Scale: Oh, What a Wonderful Minifig World It Is!|pages=35–37 |edition=2nd |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HbDyp3wi3F8C |language=en}}

At this scale, {{Fraction|1|4}} inch represents 1 foot. It is similar in size to 1:50 scale and 1:43 scale, which are popular for diecast vehicles.

In 2003, Tamiya began to manufacture a line of military ground vehicle models in 1:48 in addition to their more traditional 1:35 scale line.{{cite book |last1=Oliver |first1=Dennis |title=Tiger I: German Army Heavy Tank: Eastern Front, Summer 1943 |date=October 30, 2019 |publisher=Pen and Sword Military |isbn=978-1-5267-5585-8 |page=43 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=94A0EAAAQBAJ |language=en}}

Bandai also produces giant robots in this size, called Mega Size.{{cite web |title=Mega Size Zaku |url=https://hlj.com/1-48-scale-mega-size-ms-06-zaku-ban969480 |website=Hobby Link Japan}}