BJD size guide
BJD sizes are named by scale (1/3, 1/4, 1/6) or by common nicknames (SD, MSD, YOSD). Use this chart as a starting point, then always check the maker's measurements.
Height comparison
Size chart
| Size | Height | Eyes | Wig | Shoe length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 SD | 58-65cm | 14-18mm | 8-9" | 7-8cm | The classic BJD size; widest choice of clothes. |
| SD13 / SD16 | 60-70cm | 16-20mm | 8-10" | 8-9cm | Taller, mature bodies; SD16 often fits 70cm-class clothes. |
| DD | 55-60cm | 20-24mm | 8-9" | 6-7cm | Vinyl body with anime-style head; uses DD-specific outfits. |
| 1/4 MSD | 40-45cm | 12-16mm | 7-8" | 5-6cm | Popular "middle" size; easy to carry and display. |
| 1/6 YOSD / USD | 26-30cm | 10-14mm | 6-7" | 4-4.5cm | Child-like proportions; compact and affordable. |
| Tiny / 1/8 | 15-22cm | 8-12mm | 5-6" | 3-3.5cm | Very small dolls, often with cute, chubby bodies. |
| 1/12 | 10-15cm | 6-8mm | 3-4" | 1.5-2.5cm | Palm-sized; parts and wigs are very delicate. |
How to choose a size
- Larger dolls show face-up details and clothes better, but cost more and need more space.
- Clothes, shoes and wigs are not shared between all brands of the same scale: compare body measurements (bust, waist, hips, foot length).
- Eye and wig sizes depend on the head sculpt, not only on the body size.
DOLLSN Skin Tone Standard: White Skin vs. Normal Skin
DOLLSN ball-jointed dolls are cast in two primary standard resin tones: White Skin (Milk-White) and Normal Skin. Because every BJD company mixes resin pigments differently, checking DOLLSN's official head-cap colour comparison helps when choosing a doll or planning a cross-brand hybrid.
- White Skin (WS · Left in photo): A pure, milky porcelain white tone without yellow cast. Used as the standard skin on DOLLSN's 26cm (1/6 USD) dolls and selected releases, ideal for bright pastel face-ups and ethereal concepts.
- Normal Skin (NS · Right in photo): A warm, natural apricot-peach beige tone with a healthy complexion. Used across DOLLSN's 42-48cm (1/4 MSD) dolls and main lineup, photographing naturally in both indoor and outdoor lighting.
- Hybrid & Colour-Matching Tip: Even when two makers use the names "Normal" or "White", undertones vary. Use the side-by-side comparison photo above as DOLLSN's reference, and blend minor tone differences with face-up shading or neck blushing.
DOLLSN 26cm USD vs. 31cm Long USD Body Comparison & Compatibility
DOLLSN's 1/6-scale line features both the classic 26cm USD body and the taller, slender-legged 31cm Long USD body. Both bodies share head, wig, outfit and shoe sizes so you can enjoy two distinct silhouettes with the same wardrobe.
- 26cm USD Body: Uses 6–7 inch wigs, 1/6 USD outfits and USD shoes with classic child-like USD proportions.
- 31cm Long USD Body: Also uses 6–7 inch wigs, 1/6 USD outfits and USD shoes, offering a taller, more elongated leg line.
- 100% Compatibility Across DOLLSN Shop Items: Every wig, outfit, shoe and accessory sold on the official DOLLSN shop is tested to fit both 26cm USD and 31cm Long USD bodies seamlessly. (For very tight-fitting third-party outfits, check waist and length measurements in advance.)
DOLLSN 14cm Pocket Body Measurements & Obitsu 11 Comparison
Detailed measurements of the palm-sized DOLLSN 14cm BJD body alongside the popular Obitsu 11 (11cm) body. Refer to these exact dimensions when matching pocket-scale outfits and shoes.
- Height & Head Circumference: 14.5cm with head (10.5cm body only without head) · Head circumference 14cm (5.5 inch)
- Upper Body Measurements: Shoulder width 3.5cm · Arm length 3cm · Chest 6.5cm · Waist 6cm
- Lower Body & Foot Measurements: Hips 7.5cm · Leg length 5.5cm outseam / 4.5cm inseam · Foot length 1.8cm
- Comparison with Obitsu 11: Shares a similar pocket-scale height and shoulder line to Obitsu 11 while featuring smooth polyurethane resin ball joints strung with elastic cord and a neck S-hook.
Quick Wig & Outfit Compatibility Chart for Popular Dolls
A quick compatibility reference for the dolls customers ask about most frequently (resin BJDs, vinyl dolls, Dollfie Dream, Smart Doll and more).
- Dollfie Dream (DD) / Smart Doll: 8–9 inch wigs · 1/3 scale outfits (SD, DD)
- 60cm Dolls / Doris Doll: 8–9 inch wigs · 1/3 scale outfits (SD, DD)
- 40cm MSD Dolls (DOLLSN Hani, Tia, etc.): 7–8 inch wigs · 1/4 scale outfits (MSD)
- 26cm USD Dolls (DOLLSN Amber, Rani, Aya, Haneul / Hujoo Iris / Lina Chouchou Daisy, Marie, Chloe, Cookie, etc.): 6–7 inch wigs · 1/6 scale outfits (USD)
- Candy Doll: 7–8 inch wigs (fits relatively snugly) · 1/8 scale outfits (Pocket)
