When making a miniature cabinet for a dollhouse, taking accurate door measurements is essential to ensure the doors fit well and open smoothly. This guide will show you how to calculate the dimensions of the doors based on your cabinet size
✅ Step 1: Determine the Scale
Use a consistent miniature scale. The most common is 1:12
(1 cm in miniature = 12 cm in real life)
➡️ Conversion: 1 inch = 2.54 cm
Example:
If the real cabinet is 60 cm wide and 180 cm tall:
- Width = 60 ÷ 12 = 5 cm ≈ 1.97 inches
- Height = 180 ÷ 12 = 15 cm ≈ 5.91 inches
✅ Step 2: Decide the Size of the Miniature Cabinet
Let’s assume your miniature cabinet dimensions are:
- Width: 6 cm ≈ 2.36 in
- Height: 10 cm ≈ 3.94 in
- Depth: 2.5 cm ≈ 0.98 in
✅ Step 3: Choose Door Type and Number
- Single or double doors?
- Swing doors or sliding?
For double doors:
- Each door width = 6 cm ÷ 2 = 3 cm ≈ 1.18 in
✅ Step 4: Subtract Small Gaps for Functionality
Leave a small gap for smooth opening:
- Height: 10 cm – 0.2 mm = 9.8 cm ≈ 3.86 in
- Door width: 3 cm – 0.1 mm = 2.9 cm ≈ 1.14 in
✅ Final Door Measurements (Double Doors)
- Each door width: 2.9 cm ≈ 1.14 in
- Height: 9.8 cm ≈ 3.86 in
- Quantity: 2 doors
✅ Extra Tip
Always test with paper or thin cardboard first before cutting wood or plastic.
