Black Knight Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Can anyone with a 6 x 4 gaming mat tell me if the dimensions of the mat are exact or slightly off. I will be building a new table top this weekend to increase the size of the playing area and I have to settle on the exact size. I do not want to make it just over 6 x 4 to find some mats are quite a bit over. So if you have a 6 x 4 mat is it exactly 6 x 4 or a little less or more? Or if you have built a table and have a mat have you had any issues with size? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356869-gaming-mat-exact-sizes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rik Lightstar Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 I think you're going to want to give yourself ideally 3-4 inches of leeway on each side if you can. Then you mark out the standard sizes if possible on the tabletop. This way you have some space to put cards (objectives and stratagems for example) dice, models that are either just about to join play or have just been removed. Rik Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356869-gaming-mat-exact-sizes/#findComment-5339063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinstryfe Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 My flgs has exact table tops and uses mats, and it's an almost exact fit. It would probably be better though if you knew what brand of mat you'll be using, as you'll get a more specific answer if someone owns the same type of mat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356869-gaming-mat-exact-sizes/#findComment-5339064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 I wanted to get the Deep-Cut studio Titanicus mat but I do not want to be holden to a certain maker further down the line. Three to four inches so six to eight seems quite a buffer zone. There's a picture on these forums somewhere showing a mat that has mm tolerances to its table, wish that was possible. Found it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356869-gaming-mat-exact-sizes/#findComment-5339076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyr13 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 I reckon itd depend on where the manufacturer is located. (US) American mats are probably pretty much exactly 6x4, other countries are probably sticking to metric approximations - so most like 180x120cm. Which is about 1.2 and .8 inches smaller. (Fractions are silly. And besides, the calculator didnt do fractions. ^^) So I reckon 2 inches leeway should be fine. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356869-gaming-mat-exact-sizes/#findComment-5339579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Hey, that's my picture! I was really surprised when I saw it, thought I was in the wrong thread. My FLGS has several tables with mats and realm of battle tiles. I believe all of them are built to be 6 x 4. Most of the tables have very little space on the long edge (as shown in the picture) but about an inch on the short edge (barely visible in the picture due to angle). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356869-gaming-mat-exact-sizes/#findComment-5340369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 Sorry thewarriorhunter, I saw it on the forums and was like TELL ME YOUR SIZES! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356869-gaming-mat-exact-sizes/#findComment-5340523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewarriorhunter Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Sorry thewarriorhunter, I saw it on the forums and was like TELL ME YOUR SIZES! No apologies needed. Next time I'm at the store I'll measure but I'm pretty sure that is a 6x4 mat. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356869-gaming-mat-exact-sizes/#findComment-5340642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 Thank you thewarriorhunter, I think an inch all-round will be enough after asking about. I was supposed to do it last weekend but my daughter decided to join the Chaos marines and I had to look after the poor girl. Thank you all for your help in finding a good buffer size, all I have to do now is cut in a strait line... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356869-gaming-mat-exact-sizes/#findComment-5340747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andes Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 FLG includes the following disclaimer: Due to the nature of the materials used in manufacturing FLG Mats, there may be slight variations from the sizes listed. Based on that, I'm not sure it's wise to try and go for an exact fit. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/356869-gaming-mat-exact-sizes/#findComment-5340830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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