Warhammer 40k Weapon Range Comparison (Official Inches)
Compare 14 Warhammer 40,000 weapon range distances, from 12 in Shotguns to the 72 in Battle Cannon. Official Games Workshop Codex inches in full. See full rows.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun 12 in. Shortest here, tied with flames. | 12 inches | Scouts and assault | GW Codex datasheets: Shotgun range 12 in |
| Flamer 12 in. Template legacy noted. | 12 inches | Close assault | GW Codex datasheets: Flamer range 12 in |
| Meltagun 12 in. Melta rule inside half range. | 12 inches | Anti armor close | GW Codex datasheets: Meltagun range 12 in |
| Boltgun 24 in. Twice a Shotgun. | 24 inches | Standard rifle | GW Codex datasheets: Boltgun range 24 in |
| Lasgun 24 in. Ties Boltgun. | 24 inches | Guard rifle | GW Codex datasheets: Lasgun range 24 in |
| Plasma Gun 24 in. Hot hazard shots. | 24 inches | Overcharge rifle | GW Codex datasheets: Plasma Gun range 24 in |
| Multimelta 24 in. Double Meltagun reach. | 24 inches | Heavy melta | GW Codex datasheets: Multimelta range 24 in |
| Sniper Rifle 36 in. Three Shotguns. | 36 inches | Precision rifle | GW Codex datasheets: Sniper Rifle range 36 in |
| Heavy Bolter 36 in. Ties sniper. | 36 inches | Heavy support | GW Codex datasheets: Heavy Bolter range 36 in |
| Heavy Stubber 36 in. Sustained dakka. | 36 inches | Vehicle gun | GW Codex datasheets: Heavy Stubber range 36 in |
| Autocannon 48 in. Four Shotguns. | 48 inches | Heavy cannon | GW Codex datasheets: Autocannon range 48 in |
| Lascannon 48 in. Ties autocannon. | 48 inches | Tank killer | GW Codex datasheets: Lascannon range 48 in |
| Missile Launcher 48 in. Frag and krak profiles. | 48 inches | Flexible launcher | GW Codex datasheets: Missile Launcher range 48 in |
| Battle Cannon 72 in. Top row here. | 72 inches | Battle tank gun | GW Codex datasheets: Battle Cannon range 72 in |
About this converter
Warhammer 40,000 prints weapon range in inches on every datasheet. Shotguns, Flamers and Meltaguns reach 12. Boltguns, Lasguns, Plasma Guns and Multimeltas reach 24. Sniper Rifles, Heavy Bolters and Heavy Stubbers reach 36. Autocannons, Lascannons and Missile Launchers reach 48. Battle Cannons reach 72. That makes one Battle Cannon equal six Shotguns. Pistols and grenades throw shorter and stay out of these main rows. Every value here is the Games Workshop datasheet range.
How to use it
Pick two weapons and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds the range in inches, feet or centimeters. Try 1 Battle Cannon against Shotguns to see the 6 to 1 gap.
Ranges are maximum inches from the current Codex datasheets. Older editions used flame templates instead of 12 inch Flamers, noted as the edition change. Blast and torrent abilities modify hits, never range rows. Feet convert at 12 inches in the unit box.
FAQ
What reaches the farthest?
Battle Cannon at 72 inches. Lascannons and launchers follow at 48.
What is shortest?
Shotgun, Flamer and Meltagun at 12 inches each.
What is a Boltgun range?
24 inches. The standard rifle of the Imperium.
Did Flamers always use inches?
Yes, older editions used templates. Current datasheets print 12 inches.
Sources
- Games Workshop Warhammer 40,000 Codex datasheets: weapon range characteristics (12 through 72 in)
- GW Core Rules: measuring ranges in inches, blast and torrent ability notes
Last verified: 2026-09-30 · 14 entries
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