Globe 12"
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11769
Quick Answer: The Globe 12” is a 300 mm (12-inch) desktop globe turning on an axis tilted at 23.5°, showing political boundaries, major landforms and ocean currents. A meridian with degree graduations helps learners read latitude.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- 300 mm (12-inch) diameter.
- Map shows political boundaries, major topographical features and ocean currents.
- Axis inclined at 23.5° to represent the Earth’s axial tilt.
- Meridian with degree graduations.
- Weighted, non-slip base.
- UV-resistant laminated surface.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 300 mm (12 in) |
| Scale | Approximately 1:42,000,000 |
| Map content | Political boundaries, major topographical features, ocean currents |
| Axis tilt | 23.5° |
| Meridian | Degree graduations, 0–90° |
| Base | Weighted, non-slip |
| Surface | UV-resistant laminated finish |
How It Is Used
Turning the globe on its tilted axis shows the Earth’s rotation and the cause of day and night, while the graduated meridian is used to read latitude and discuss coordinate systems and time zones. Pupils use it to locate places, oceans and landforms and to compare them with flat maps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Globe 12”?
It is 300 mm (12 inches) in diameter, at a scale of approximately 1:42,000,000.
Is the axis of the Globe 12” tilted?
Yes. The globe is mounted at a 23.5° inclination to represent the Earth’s axial tilt.
Related Physics Lab Equipment
See the full physics lab equipment range, or these related globes and Earth models:
- Political World Globe
- Celestial Globe Model
- Shape of Earth due to Rotation
- Day and Night Working Model
- Four Seasons Working Model
Institutions and distributors in São Tomé and Príncipe, Argentina, Oman, Central African Republic and Papua New Guinea can request an export quotation for the Globe 12".
For a quotation on the Globe 12", contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
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