Whether you are a BJD novice or a veteran player, I’m sure you will be confused by the various brands and sizes of dolls when you first get into the world of BJD.
Volks alone has nearly 20 sizes, some of which have variants. Even as a BJD enthusiast with several years of experience, I still have to check the BJD size chart to avoid buying the wrong clothes, especially shoes.
This article will help you figure out the specific dimensions of various common BJD, and I also included a downloadable table chart for your convenience.
I think most of your money will go into the volks company‘s pocket. There is no way around it, it is the general existence of the creator of the BJD world. They are also the rule makers: volks size is the standard size of the BJD community. The closer your doll is to the size of volks doll, its clothing accessories, the less worry about buying.
This article focuses on the various series from volks, with some other brands and personal studios to tell the size of BJD.
Volks’ BJD wares are divided into two categories, the SD series (Super Dollfie) and the DD series (Dollfie Dream). In simple terms, DD is more cartoonish, and SD is closer to the real human. This chart is the official specific differences. It is worth mentioning that DD is not BJD, but Internal Frame (DDIF skeleton) structure.
Here is the breakdown of SD and DD sizes：
| Brand | Series | Type | Bust (Up) (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) | Total Height (cm) | Arm Length (cm) | Leg (to pelma) (cm) |
Shoulder (cm) | Foot Length (cm) | Foot width (cm) | Head Circumference (cm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volks | SD | YO-SD(幼SD) | 13.5 | 11.8 | 14.8 | 27 | 8.3 | 10.5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | ||
| Yo-Midi(幼Midi) | 30 | Made by the head of MSD/SDM and the body of Yo-SD | |||||||||||
| SDM | 42 | ||||||||||||
| MSD Girl-S bust | 18.2 | 14.6 | 19.2 | 42 | 14 | 20 | 20 | ||||||
| MSD Girl-M bust | 18.3 | 14.6 | 19.2 | 42 | 14 | 20 | 20 | ||||||
| MSD Boy | 18.2 | 14.3 | 19.2 | 43 | 14 | 20 | 20 | ||||||
| SDC-S bust | 16.7 | 13.5 | 18.8 | 42 | 13 | 20.5 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 18.5 | ||||
| SDC-M bust | 18 | 13.5 | 18.8 | 42 | 13 | 20.5 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 18.5 | ||||
| SD Girl-S bust | 23.7 | 20.5 | 24.5 | 55 | 17.5 | 26 | 6.5 | 3 | 25 | ||||
| SD Girl-M bust | 24 | 20.5 | 24.5 | 55 | 18.8 | 26 | 6.5 | 3 | 25 | ||||
| SD Boy L-02 leg | 23 | 20.5 | 25.5 | 56 | 18.8 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 23.5 | ||||
| SD13 Girl-S bust | 22.7 | 19 | 26.5 | 57 | 19 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 23.5 | ||||
| SD13 Girl-M bust | 24.3 | 19 | 26.5 | 57 | 19 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 23.5 | ||||
| SD13 Girl-L bust | 26 | 19 | 26.5 | 57 | 19 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 23.5 | ||||
| SD13 Boy-L01 leg | 25 | 20.5 | 26 | 59.5 | 19.5 | 29 | 8 | 3.5 | 23.6 | ||||
| SD13 Boy-L02 leg | 25 | 20.5 | 26 | 62 | 19.5 | 31 | 8 | 3.5 | 23.6 | ||||
| SD13 Seirei/精灵 | 21.7 | 18.5 | 26 | 56.8 | 18 | 26 | 6 | 2.5 | 23 | ||||
| SD Graffiti Boy/SDGrB | 25.2 | 19.1 | 25.5 | 62 | 19.5 | 32 | 8 | 3.5 | 22.5 | ||||
| SD Graffiti Girl/SDGr-Heel leg | 23.5 | 16.5 | 25.5 | 58 | 19 | 29.5 | 6 | 2.5 | 22.5 | ||||
| SD Graffiti Girl/SDGr-Normal leg | 23.5 | 16.5 | 25.5 | 57 | 19 | 28.5 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 22.5 | ||||
| SD16 Boy | 29.3 | 20.5 | 26.8 | 65 | 21 | 32.5 | 31 | 8.5 | 3 | 24 | |||
| SD16 Girl-Heel leg | 27 | 16.3 | 26.5 | 62.3 | 18.7 | 33 | 28.5 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 23 | |||
| SD16 Girl-nromal leg | 27 | 16.3 | 26.5 | 61.8 | 18.7 | 32.5 | 30.5 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 23 | |||
| SD17 Boy | 27.5 | 20.5 | 26.8 | 65 | 21 | 32.5 | 31 | 8.5 | 3 | 24 | |||
| SD GOU | 28.5 | 20.5 | 28 | 66 | 21 | 33.8 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 23 | ||||
| DD | MDD-S bust | 15.5 | 13.5 | 18.5 | 43.5 | 21 | 21.5 | ||||||
| MDD-M bust | 17 | 13.5 | 18.5 | 43.5 | 21 | 21.5 | |||||||
| MDD-L bust | 18.3 | 13.5 | 18.5 | 43.5 | 21 | 21.5 | |||||||
| DDP | 17.5 | 13.5 | 21 | 50 | 25.5 | 5.5 | 2.3 | ||||||
| DDS Girl | 22 | 14.5 | 23.5 | 54.5 | 27.5 | 6.5 | 2.7 | ||||||
| DDS Boy | 20 | 15.5 | 22 | 54.5 | 27.5 | 6.5 | 2.7 | ||||||
| DD-M bust | 22.5 | 14.5 | 22.5 | 57 | 31 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 22 | ||||
| DD Boy | 20 | 15.5 | 22 | 57 | 31 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 22 | ||||
| DDdy | 26.5 | 16 | 27.5 | 56.5 | 30.5 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 2.7 | 21.5 |
I hope this guide makes your journey into the BJD world smoother and more enjoyable. Remember, it’s not just about collecting but also about expressing your creativity and passion. With the right knowledge, you can bring your dolls to life in ways that reflect your unique style. Let’s keep exploring and enjoying this fascinating hobby together!
