Set the object’s scale to 1 by selecting it, then go to Object > Apply > Scale in Object Mode. That keeps the model’s size the same while resetting the scale values to 1 in Blender.

Fast method

  1. Select the object.
  2. Press Ctrl + A.
  3. Choose Scale.

That is the standard way to “apply scale” in Blender, and it makes the scale read as 1, 1, 1 afterward.

If you meant the value box

If you want to type the scale directly, open the transform panel with N , then edit the Scale fields there. Blender also supports numeric input while transforming, but applying the scale is what resets it to 1 without changing the visible size.

Common confusion

  • Scaling to 1 can mean making the object’s scale values equal 1.
  • Scaling by 1 would do nothing.
  • If you are working with multiple objects, each object usually needs its own applied scale unless you select them all and apply scale together.

Example

If an object shows scale values like 2, 2, 2 , applying scale will keep the object looking the same but change those values to 1, 1, 1.

TL;DR: In Blender, use Ctrl + A → Scale to reset scale to 1 while preserving the object’s current size.