D6 Dice vs. Miniature Bases
Comparing 2 standards across 17 specifications. 17 key differences identified.
The 6-sided die (D6) is the most common cubic die standard. Standard board game dice measure 16 mm (5/8 inches) with indented, painted pips and rounded corners. Precision casino dice measure 19 mm (0.75 inches) with razor-sharp 90° edges, serialized markings, and flush-drilled pips filled with density-matched epoxy to minimize weight bias and maximize roll fairness.
Miniature bases are standardized plastic platforms used in tabletop wargaming (Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar) and tabletop RPGs (D&D) to define model footprint, line of sight, and melee engagement range. Official standards specify round bases from 25 mm (infantry) to 160 mm (monsters), and oval bases from 60×35 mm (cavalry) to 170×105 mm (large vehicles).
Specification Comparison Table
17 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Standard Board Game D6 Size
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16 mm (0.63 inches / 5/8 in) | — |
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Precision Casino D6 Size
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19 mm (0.75 inches / 3/4 in, ±0.0005" tolerance) | — |
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Miniature / Wargaming D6 Size
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12 mm (0.47 inches) | — |
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Micro / Travel D6 Size
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8 to 10 mm | — |
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Opposite Faces Sum Rule
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Always 7 (1 opposite 6, 2 opposite 5, 3 opposite 4) | — |
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Right-Handed Pip Orientation
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1-2-3 meet counter-clockwise at vertex Western standard | — |
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Left-Handed Pip Orientation
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1-2-3 meet clockwise at vertex Asian standard | — |
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Casino Edge Style
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Razor Edge (Sharp 90° corner) maximum bounce fairness | — |
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Small Infantry Round Base
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— | 25 mm (classic Guardsmen, Gretchin) |
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Standard Infantry Round Base
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— | 28.5 to 32 mm (Space Marines, Orks, Sisters) |
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Elite / Character Round Base
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— | 40 mm (Terminators, Captains, Custodes) |
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Heavy Infantry / Monster Round
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— | 50 to 60 mm (Centurions, Dreadnoughts, Spawn) |
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Large Walker / Monster Round
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— | 80, 100, 130, 160 mm (Redemptor Dreadnought, Greater Daemons) |
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Biker / Cavalry Small Oval
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— | 60 × 35 mm (classic cavalry/bikers) |
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Modern Outrider / Cavalry Oval
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— | 75 × 42 to 90 × 52 mm (Space Marine Outriders, Gore-gruntas) |
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Chariot / Monster Medium Oval
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— | 105 × 70 to 120 × 92 mm (Large beasts, light tanks) |
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Flyer / Super-Heavy Large Oval
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— | 170 × 105 mm (Imperial Knights, Aircraft) |