Questions tagged [size]
LEGO® bricks are measured in a variety of ways. How to create or fill a space of a particular size is a common building concern.
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What are the dimensions of a LEGO brick?
What are the real world dimensions of bricks? (starting with 1x1 brick) Plates? Studs? Does LEGO think of this in metric or imperial units or something else?
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1/3 of 4 studs wide possible?
In this build from the World Builder game, it appears the blue and green stripes running up the length of the tower take up 1/3 of 4 studs. Is this or a close enough approximation possible to achieve, ...
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What's the smallest LEGO component, based on its largest dimension?
There's already a question asking what the smallest component is.
However, according to its answer, the smallest piece would be the screwdriver.
It is pretty small, but its length is over 2 studs, ...
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Any (small) Lego Technic parts not in whole units?
This is aimed at building a GBC module, not to reproduce an actual engine.
I need a piston type construction with stroke length of 3 units, which means a crankshaft radius of 1 1/2 units. Are there ...
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What is the maximum size of Lego instruction booklets?
I am preparing a shelf and, given that LEGO instruction booklets these days are often more like actual little books than the small booklets we had as children, a section of that shelf will be reserved ...
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LEGO brick size between classic and duplo? [duplicate]
What is the LEGO brick called that is between Classic and Duplosize?
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Ain't no mountain high enough… - what is the tallest LEGO piece?
What is the tallest LEGO single piece ever?
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It must not necessarily be a purchasable block.
By tallest, I mean a piece preferably in its natural standing position, although also the ...
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Which are the largest LEGO ships that actually float?
My kids are frantic about LEGO ships, and I was wondering which are largest ships ever made.
Of course, they need to be actually able to float in a pool.
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Lego Technic 60C01 Clutch Gear Bore size
I was wondering what the bore size is off the 60C01 clutch gear as I was unable to find it anywhere. Also, what is the pitch of such gear?
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Half sized block
I know a standard block is 9.6mm tall and a plate is 1/3 of that at 3.2mm. I found several blocks that are 4.8mm tall or 1/2. What are they called? Are they still made and where can I get some?
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What is LEGO Junior?
Are LEGO Junior bricks bigger than regular LEGO?
I can't decide between Junior LEGO and Duplo for my son who is just over 3. I had thought the Junior sets might constitute a happy medium, but am now ...
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What is the wall thickness of a lego brick? [duplicate]
Different sources show different thickness for the wall. I've seen everywhere from 1.0mm to 1.8mm. I need to know with a high degree of confidence since I'm making an aluminium lego piece of a school ...
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What is the largest single LEGO piece?
What is the largest single LEGO piece ever produced? This does not include LEGO affiliates like Duplo.
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It must be a purchasable block.
By largest, I mean largest by Volume/Weight of ...
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Is there any rhyme or reason to the sizing of LEGO boxes?
Recently, I have noticed that there appears to be no rhyme or reason to the sizing of any given LEGO set box. For example, in the picture below, you can see three sets that have a similar amount of ...
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What is the smallest LEGO component?
When I purchase bulk LEGO bricks, one of the first things I do is to tip the whole lot into a mesh bag and give them a good soak in the bath (of course, I remove all the electrical bits etc. first). ...
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What is the longest 1×x brick ever released?
Out of curiosity: How long can a 1×x brick be?
When there are differences, I can think of the following categories:
Longest brick ever included in a regular Lego set
Longest brick ever available ...
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What is the fastest way to estimate the number of pieces in a large collection?
I have a relatively large LEGO collection and I would like to know roughly how many pieces I have; however, it would not be worth my time to count each piece individually. Is there a faster way to ...
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What is average weight of booklets (instructions) in %?
As far as I understand weight of sets is noted on bricklink and other places includes all. I did not see how to list set's items along with weight in table on bricklink to check for that. Am I correct ...
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What are these numbers for this element name?
I have a part inventory for a set and it has some axles with numbers next to them. This is not a technic set, but I imagine the numbers are the same as in this question - LEGO Technic part Numbers
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Groove dimension of 4216 or 88393?
What is the dimension of the groove of LEGO part #4216 or #88393?
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Are there bricks sized between LEGO (classic) and DUPLO?
I am wondering whether there is a brick-type construction block toys on the market that would be sized between the LEGO (classic/original) and LEGO DUPLO. More specifically I am looking for a 3/4 ...
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What are the exact dimensions of a DUPLO brick?
The dimensions of LEGO brick are documented well, but what about DUPLO bricks? If have only found the general statements that DUPLO is twice as large as LEGO but no exact numbers. What about the ...
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How much does a LEGO character weigh?
I am doing a science project and I need a 50g passenger for a car. I need to know how much a LEGO character weighs!
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What are the largest Technic-compatible tires on the market?
I am looking for the largest LEGO wheels with tires available to build a nice-sized RC LEGO car.
Of course I will start with the simplest prototype, but I would like to achieve a design which will ...
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Dimensions of Mindstorms NXT pieces
I don't have access to my NXT boxes at the moment (they're stuck behind a wardrobe that won't get moved for a week or so) and I'm working on this project where I need to know the dimensions of the NXT,...
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Round Plate 1x1 Dimension
What are the dimensions of the following Lego Part:
I know of the basic dimensions shown in this graphic.
I believe, the diameter of the largest Ring is 7.8mm.
However, I'm missing the following two ...
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What are the dimensions of a technic axle?
I'm working on a LEGO compatible motor system that will be largely 3D printed. I want the connectors to fit standard LEGO axles, but I haven't been able to find the dimensions online, and I don't ...
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How to make a 1 ldu offset?
LDraw units are defined so that a simple 1x1 brick has a side of 20 ldu and a height of 24 ldu.
Using simple building techniques, it's easy to create 2 ldu offset, as illustrated in this picture, ...
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Hanging template for Large Minifig Case
I've been happy to see LEGO came out with a way to display the myriad of minifigs out there:
And I was also very happy to find that I can hang these on the wall with the convenient eyelets on the ...
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LEGO stormtrooper pauldron dimensions
Does anyone know what the size dimensions for Imperial and First Order pauldrons are? I want to make some custom ones.
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What are the dimensions of LEGO 10221 Super Star Destroyer?
What is the length, width, and height of the 10221 Super Star Destroyer set, fully built, including its stand?
I'm trying to make a display case for one.
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Dimensions for EV3pieces
I need to know the dimensions of the EV3 pieces for a school project (in mm). Does anyone know?
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How would I make a decal for a 2x2 dome brick or a 2x2 round slope brick?
I am looking to make a decal for a custom droid using either the R5-series head or the regular dome R2/R3/R6/R7/R8 head. However, I do not know the process for creating droids. Does anybody know how?
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How large is the face of a 2x2 45º brick?
I am attempting to make a decal for a roof tile, sort of like the computer face on certain bricks of the type. However, as there appears to be no template, how large is the face of a 2x2 45º brick?
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What are the practical bounds of a minifigure?
I want to make some minifigure-scale vehicles and devices, but I am wondering what the smallest possible minifigure enclosure might be.
I know minifigures are not perfectly square. Their arms and ...
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Turn a tank a specific number of degrees
I don't have a gyro sensor so that's not a possible solution (until I purchase one). I figured I'd just do the math on this one. What I'd really like to know are:
The circumference of the caterpillar ...
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How tall is a standard LEGO minifigure? [duplicate]
Sometimes I build towns of LEGO buildings, and occasionally the minifigures will get stuck in a low roof or underhang (pun intended). Does anyone know the height of a standard LEGO person in bricks as ...
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What are the size of Lego Technic Parts?
I'm creating a LEGO Mindstorms catalogue for a school project. I measured the LEGO parts and I made an average size. My goal is to create new parts with a Rapid prototyping machine and I wanted to ...
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What are LDUs and how do they relate to LEGO bricks?
What are LDUs? I see technical people talking about plans and designs in terms of LDUs. I understand it's a measurement unit.
What does it mean and how do LEGO bricks relate to them? Why are they ...
