Doll Scale: What Do 1/12, 1/8, 1/6, 1/4, & 1/3 Mean?

Talking all about doll Scale.

[@goddesskoala7907]

Scale Equation Timestamps: 1/12: 2:01 1/8: 4:47 1/6: 6:58 1/4: 13:11 1/3: 16:53

[@shairastarhobby4020]

Listen...doll math is the ONLY math I'd take willingly...coz I hate it! Lol 😂 Yes...this helped me a lot to understand the differences...Qitara is an Amazon woman...👍🏽🌟

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

😂😂😂😂 math is so fun though!! Quitara really is better scaled at 1/3 for sure

[@Adventures_with_GEOFFERY]

*Shaira Star 😂💀😭 same*

[@creepydaysi5511]

Amazon woman lol

[@tygerstripes3752]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls Spoken like a real math teacher! Maybe if I'd heard someone say something like that in elementary school I wouldn't have math phobia to this day. lololol

[@daniellecharland-gruhzit1177]

Thanks so much!!!

[@justylex]

As a miniatures artist who deals in all doll scales, I can say that there can be a lot of grey area when it comes to dolls simply because oftentimes, their bodies are not proportioned properly. Barbie is a great example, with her tiny hands and feet in comparison to the rest of her body. Her hands are more of a 1/8 scale, but her body and head is more 1/6. And then Ken’s hands are huge, so a drink that looks great scalewise for her looks too small for him. There is such a wide range of dolls that fall into each scale category that are really very different in size. An example would be a slim Tonner Tyler doll vs a 1/4 BJD, with much larger head and hands. And 1/3 gets even trickier....for example a smaller BJD SD, like a 54cm-60cm doll, might work with well with certain accessories that would look small in the hands of a 65-70cm doll.

[@shianelindsay6509]

Mine is gunna be a 1/3 bjd 24 inch and man she is pretty! Can't wait to practice my sewing out on her!

[@DopamineDecor]

I never knew what this meant. I love math AND dolls. I wish you were my neighbor! This is so different than the way an architect's scale works.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Isn't math awesome? Admittedly this is a very simplistic view of scale, but I think it helps put things in perspective. If you ever move to the Carolinas we can totally be neighbors 🥰

[@DopamineDecor]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls I love Madison so much but you never know. Of course I'd need a caravan of U-Hauls to move my dollies. Odine is now at the top of my obsession list after viewing this video!

[@hopegarza9718]

I've struggled with understanding doll scale sizing until now. Thank you so much!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for watching it 💜

[@414Keeper]

Thank you for making this video. I only realized that stuff for barbie, like chairs and displays are termed as 1:6 or 1/6 scale. The fact that I can buy displays or home interior using this "term" is eye opening!!! So, THANK YOU!!!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for watching it! Scale is one of those things we see all the time in descriptions, but never really think about it. I'm glad you enjoyed 💜

[@poppycartergraphics120]

I’m a college student who still struggles with math to this day and yet I understood you teaching us this. The irony.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

It's because dolls are interesting 😂 In all seriousness, I'm sorry for your math struggles, some teachers just don't know how to make it relevant. Thank you for watching 💜

[@halliegoldrup-lopez9303]

​@@MunecasPoupeesDolls what scale is a smart doll?

[@shavonn923]

I have to say I am.impressed with your doll collection. You have a variety of dolls from reasonably priced to priced out. I own over 300 AG and 150 mixed brand of 18/14 inch dolls. You have exposed me to dolls I didn't know existed because I am a quiet doll collector. I also collect Lenox china, figurines, as well as, Christmas. I am thinking of purchasing a Trinketbox, Little Darling and Nikki Britt next year. I have to make peace with the price point first. Thanks so much!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much! I had the same initial shock when I first saw BJDs, it wasn't that I thought they weren't worth it, it was more like I thought it might be financially irresponsible to buy them 😂 Since then I changed careers and it's much easier for me to buy them guiltlessly...but I understand 100% where you are coming from. Luckily most of the artists offer payment plans too, so that helps a lot. For me, I really love my inexpensive dolls just as much as my expensive ones. I think next year (I say this every year), I'm going to go back to thrifting more and fixing dolls up instead of buying so many expensive ones....but only time will tell if I stick to it.... Thanks so much for watching 💜

[@Char._.starrrr]

8 ag 20 barbie 1 smart doll

[@melsmith110]

I think I have watched this video before but this time i took notes. It was a great help in understanding scale as I am currently looking on ebay to find an affordable bjd. Now I will know what the scale indicates. Thank you, I can see that you were an effective and understanding teacher.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks so much for the positive feedback! I'm glad to know this video helped 🥰

[@netchesandnirnroots7174]

My mom is a math teacher as well. When you started defining 1/12 I was thinking "Why does she sound exactly like my mom??" and then you answered my question not even 30 seconds later XD A very helpful and informative video!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

That is so funny!! I used to do lessons about eBay in my classroom every year, I think if I were still teaching I might do a lesson about scale and model cars, dolls, etc. It would have been a fun one to do! Thanks for watching 💜

[@leannenorman2194]

I loved how you explained it, especially how to scale a doll your not sure about.💜

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you! I saw it as a good opportunity to brush off my math chops 😄

[@juliemcgarrh9370]

You are AWESOME! I very rarely can get complete answers in one video, and often have to go search for answers to new questions that I have. You explained this all so well and I appreciate you making this video! Your students miss you as a teacher, I am sure!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I'm glad it was helpful and thank you so much for the high praise 💜💜

[@al91jul92]

This is so perfect. Just found out about your channel through Safari. Thank you for this wonderful information!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Yay welcome 💜

[@larmeblood]

Okay that is SO cool... although scary to think my American Girl dolls would be taller than me 😭😭

[@PureLovable]

🤣🤣

[@natashaelina]

I do think that it makes more sense for Quitara to be considered 1/3 because that would make her 5” rather than 6’8”, and since she has a very young face and body type it would just make more sense.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I agree, I think I was originally going with 1/4 because the artist calls her a chunky MSD and I just always think of MSD as 1/4, but definitely she is more 1/3 scale. After I made the video I was like I have to add that note in there 😂 thank you for watching 💜

[@nikkihoffman2891]

Great video with an easy to understand explanation for us newbies. Math is not my forte, but I really enjoyed the video. I also left teaching early on in my career and joined the business world. Now as a grandmother, I get to re-visit the joy of those ‘teaching’ days, but joining the business world was the best move in my life!

[@Amandapanda294]

I know this is 3 years old but I recently came across your channel and have been binging! Lol this was extremely helpful just because like you said, deciding age and basing that on their height is important (to me). Thank you so much for the info!

[@PureLovable]

So I'm confused.. my figure is 1/12 but she has a womans body 😖 lol xD

[@knight671]

Oh my gosh I loved the way you explained their sizes, I’ve never heard it described in this way before!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks for watching 💜

[@leopardsrcute]

Thank you so much for making this video! You're so incredibly clear, thorough, straight to the point, and super helpful! Seriously thank you SO much!!! 💕 I've been needing this!!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Yay!! I'm glad it was helpful thank you for watching 💜

[@cinnamon6747]

this video is so helpful and detailed. Your dolls are so pretty !!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching 💜

[@edgargonzales3605]

Now I know what 1/6 , 1/4 and SD, MSD means in the doll world. I can now choose the right accessories for my 14" dolls. Tnx so much it helped me a lot!❤❤❤

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Yay!! I'm so glad it helped 💜

[@John68.5]

ive never really understood scaling until you explained in this video😂😂💀💀

[@mjohnsonmjohnson3724]

THANK YOU!! Thank you! 😊☺☺ This is VERY HELPFUL. I personally needed and now using this. Have good understanding of scale with doll, grouping different dolls and their height, also with clothes and furniture. Thank you

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for watching it! I'm glad it was so helpful to you, I know especially when I started collecting it was hard to navigate all the different scales 💜

[@colormewonderful5187]

I use to love dolls as a kid so this is so awesome to me, I was told I couldn't play with dolls anymore, you know kid stuff. But the way you were talking about Blythe, it just it was so sweet and it just reminds me of my old love of them. I want one again haha. You seem really nice and like you were a good teacher ☺️

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

You're never too old for dolls 😄

[@PureLovable]

You can play with dolls whenever, even a 60+ year old could haha ❤

[@sharonduvall7286]

Thank you for all this extra knowledge I enjoyed it a ton and it really helped me understand things I was clueless about. Love your channel!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Yay!! I'm so glad this was helpful! Thank you for the channel love 💜

[@Hrotriks]

Finally someone says what a scale really means... also show and proves that the metric system is so much easier to use lol

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

The metric system is so much better and easier 😂

[@CherylAnnRose]

LOL, I was imagining you with a Blythe size head while you were teaching about her size. 😂 Thank you, this was informative and fun.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

😆😆 I'm glad it was helpful 💜💜

[@BUNNYZLIVEZONTHEMOON]

omg the second (right one) 1/8 scale doll is so cute her little ginger hair and face are adorable

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

She's a My Meadow Twinkle 💜

[@cuppycakey5013]

I see Littlefees as being little kids, so it’s strange that they are actually 5 feet tall if our scale. I’m 5’1”. I can’t believe the dolls are so drastically different in size but still considered 1/4!!

[@maggiewinfrey2164]

THANK YOU I always got confused by the doll scales

[@AliActress100]

Omgeee you are the woman and this is great. I appreciate the trouble you took just to do this presentation. I have learned a lot in less than 30 minutes. You have a new subscriber.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Yay!!!! Welcome 💜💜

[@colleencarter1977]

What a *GREAT* video! Thank you SO MUCH! Hands down, this is the best video - and information in general - that I could find online and believe me, I scoured the internet. I also love it when people get straight to the point like you did, so thank you again!! I wish there was a way for me to pay you a financial tip because I certainly would! 🤗🤩

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks for watching! You can always join my Patreon or watch the ads that you just mentioned in another comment 🤣

[@barbjudson1256]

Thanks for this video 😀 finally I understand these scales and short forms for these dolls

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Yay! Thank you for watching 🥰

[@sea_hedgehog]

Nice tutorial! I can definitely see you as a math teacher! What grade?

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you! I taught 8th grade for 10 years, there were a lot of ups and downs to that job, but I made a career change a little over 5 years ago and my stress level is way less and my benefits level is way more 😂

[@larmeblood]

Muñecas, Poupees, and Dolls ahh im so sorry!! 8th graders are BRUTAL!! 🥴😩

[@TheGrossDemon]

Thank you for this video! I'm new to owning and customizing BJDs, but I'm coming off working with nendoroid dolls. I'm excited for the arrival of my new 1/8 girls

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for watching 💜

[@maxpowers1085]

Thanks for the explanation I have a 1/6 doll and getting a 1/4 doll now I know how they look in person

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for watching! Both sizes are very fun, and easy to find clothing and accessories for 💜

[@captainboredompants9172]

You made understanding the sizes and scales much easier! If you were my Math teacher I think I would have passed XD.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Wonderful! I'm glad it was easy to understand, math can be intimidating sometimes but if you find the right way to think about it, it comes naturally. Thank you for watching 💜

[@MsIzzat91]

i love how this video actually guided me so well in making decision to how my super dolfie clothes sizes is going to be xD.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

💜💜💜

[@Adventures_with_GEOFFERY]

*“UGH I GOTTA DO MATH!!!” 😂💀😭☠️ I said this as I was going to the bathroom awe yis I’m the same hieght as chloé*

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

LOL!!!! Thanks for watching, even though there was math 🤣

[@zazuzazz5419]

Thank you for this presentation. It’s so helpful. ❤

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I'm so happy it helped 💜

[@ThirrinDiamond]

Thank you for doing cm as well 💗makes it much easier for my brain

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Glad it helped 💜

[@FreyjaHighUpNorse]

Great analysis and explanations! Thank you. And it works for a teddy bear too! 👍

[@kaortega1120]

Fantastic video - Quintara, She's a Beauty - I have a few Blythe Girls which I love & I just recently wrote telling you I purchased my first Smart Doll Pear Shaped Girl which I am super excited about!

[@blancamorfin5256]

This was so educational and fun, very helpful.😊

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I'm so happy it was helpful 💜💜

[@M0odyBlue]

I never understood this before so, thank you for explaining it in a way even this math-phobe could understand! Thank you!!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much for watching 💜

[@alexismelendez1915]

You are an amazing teacher! Thank you so much for this explanation.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I'm glad it helped 💜💜💜

[@rosema1001]

I’m new to doll collecting. This was very helpful. What age would you put blythe dolls? To scale it looks like she was meant to be a young woman from between 18-25. Of course I know customizing can change it up. Just curious tho based on scaling to age.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks for watching! I agree with you, I would place her anywhere from about 18-25, especially because she has a more mature body. I almost kind of think of her as right at 20-21.

[@misfittoy1316]

The math lesson wore me out. Lol but I do understand. Love your videos

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

💜💜💜

[@PrincessofKeys]

This reslly does help woth seeing how the proportions of each size are. I recently got me an obitsu or ymy custom made doll of ny character and he is quite adorable and small. He is 1/12 scale doll! I am hoping to one day get a huge 1/3 doll one day as I'm looking for possiblities!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I'm really glad it was helpful, those 1/3 are MASSIVE compared to 1/12... congratulations on your new boy 💜

[@masolh]

Great video. Thank you for explaining all of this. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks for watching 💜

[@thehussynexgen]

Such a great video, so facilitating. Thank you so much for explaining that, it has been very helpful. 👍

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much and I'm so happy it helped 💜💜

[@lcarolc03]

Extremely helpful. Thank you so much.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for watching 💜

[@shianelindsay6509]

I'm getting a 1/3 scale bjd doll for the sole purpose of practicing my sewing tequniques before transferring to bigger scales! ^_^ this'll be fun!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

That's awesome!!

[@sunny-uwu]

i typically not good at math nor do i like it but this was fun and understandable thank u i really needed this uwu

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Yay I'm glad it was helpful 💜

[@phantom_toyz]

Thank you so much for making this video! Super super comprehensive and helpful! Huge thumbs up from me and just subscribed! 👍👍👍

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much for watching I'm glad it was helpful 💜💜

[@adriennemullen3007]

Such a good teacher.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you so much 🥰💝

[@adriennemullen3007]

I'm starting nursing school over 50 yrs old. They require college algebra again. I need you !!!!!!!!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

How exciting!!!! Maybe I should make an algebra tutoring channel 😆😆 best of luck on your new endeavor goodness knows we need more nurses 💜💜💜

[@divinemischief4655]

Hi, you would not believe how helpful I found this. I want to take up miniature dollshouse as a hobbie, and get so confused regarding the scales. So I made some notes from your video. My interest is in 1:6. I want to make a room box for Barbie/Blythe with a sofa, hand made. My question is what size should the room box be to accommodate a sofa for this scale, to make it look proportional. Did I explain properly? I hopeless with Maths and numbers in general. Love your content Added. I'm going to attempt to make most of the furniture and room box, hence my trepidation

[@angelamartin5071]

Did u ever find this out? Someone told me 18 inches, not know if that's true.

[@lindaAA3101]

Very informative video---TXS so much!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for watching 💜

[@Artemisia6Crowfoot]

Thank you for the information, very helpful!

[@Snowflake-139]

Thank you very much!!!! very clear and helpful video!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

💜💜

[@chantellehall9773]

I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this video! You are a great teacher! I think your calling is calling you back! Lol :-)

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Aww thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it 💜💜 maybe one day I'll head back to the classroom 😉

[@CRSDelta]

I wish i could like this three times. Thank you

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Awww thank you so much I am glad it was helpful 💜

[@peppermintpattycam5546]

Tysm I’m getting these platforms for her but Idk what scale to get !!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

💜💜

[@natpenn306]

i love math so this was fun to watch, i know this video is 4 years old but i would love to watch a whole video on proportion

[@donnad7426]

I had no idea . . Very informative . . as you often are . . Thanks!

[@a.k.a.justdreamcatcher8750]

God bless you you saved my life

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

LOL! Thank you for watching and I'm glad it helped 💜

[@megynkelly180]

XD awwww Blithe is so cute! big football head!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

😂😂😂

[@steph585]

What a useful video! Thanks so much!

[@marnasmenagerie3436]

Would it not be GREAT if every seller used the same scale!??? (yes, most do) And if the scale covered the width/type of the doll also!?? Wouldn't 1/2 be Patty Playpal, 36" to 38" Barbies and Disney Princesses? But then again, maybe 1s? Since Life (or My) Sized?

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I think you're right, those My Size dolls and Playpal types would be 1/2 scale. I have a My Size Barbie too, I should have whipped her out for this demonstration! Thank you for watching 💜

[@marnasmenagerie3436]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls IMO Patty Playpal would be 'full size' since she is a child and the same size as a 4-6 y/o. I got (one of) mine when I was that size.

[@clarabothel141]

Thank you so much for the information. Iwas curious about the different sizes. I love math as well. :)

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks for watching 💜

[@mooglepoo]

I loved this video! I would definitely be into more dolly math... I am an artist as well as a collector, so I would love to see a video on proportion! Math is not my strong suit, so I was super impressed at all of your calculations and mental math! By the end of the video, my partner and I were trying to race eachother to guess the calculations of their IRL heights... and now I wanna do this with my own dolls :) I am curious to know how math became a passion of yours! I think that is super cool. I am sure I would have liked math a lot more in school if it was about BJDs, haha :3

[@tinajones6313]

Thanks so much for sharing, this helps greatly.

[@sidneygreenglass106]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for watching 💜

[@instantlywithisa]

Thank you so much for this video and exposing me to dolls I've never seen before. Do you mind if I ask what kind of doll Chole is?

[@meixingprofit3753]

This video taught me so much.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Yay!! I hope it was helpful 💜

[@saturngomez4068]

The cyclops doll is super cute 🤗

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you! She's by Villitunes 💜

[@patriciaburke6788]

Thank you so much!! Very clear!!

[@valkyreve]

ty! very useful video for a very confusing topic :P

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks for watching 💜

[@coolmacncheese]

Wouldn't barbie be 1/7 scale, her height would make much more sense in that scale and it does exist in plenty of dolls.

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

So 1/7 would mean 1 inch = 7 real life inches. Barbie is 11.5 inches tall, which would mean at 1/7 she would be 80.5 inches tall, which would be 6 foot 8.5 inches tall, so I don't really think 1/7 fits her very well. 1/6 makes more sense at 69 inches tall in real life, which would be 5 foot 9 inches tall.

[@rg1whiteywins598]

The 1/12 scale doll would be about a 4th or 5th grader. That blonde doll is gorgeous. I need to get her.

[@michaelc3977]

What scale would fit on Disney Animator dolls?

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

They are tricky because they're chunky but shorter than AG. I would probably consider them 1/4 if I had to nail one down. Thank you for watching!

[@michaelc3977]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls Wow, thanks for the quick reply! Love the channel. Thanks I'll try 1/4.

[@barbararichards5118]

Fabulous 💕

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

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[@lauraleecreations3217]

Doll math is fun!❤️❤️❤️thank you so much!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks for watching 💜

[@sarahlongshore2605]

This was so helpful. Thank you!!!!

[@ladiverciondealexaysalem5915]

I love villituns and smart doĺl

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thank you for watching 🥰

[@aphrabenn3233]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@ifancydolls6282]

Thank you this was really informative

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

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[@shawniemar]

This is fantastic! Thank you!

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Thanks for watching 💜

[@joannetyrrell4488]

Thank you crazy lady

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

💜💜

[@tishshepherd9144]

I have dyscalculia but your dolls are beautiful😢😢😢

[@jessicafialho1394]

So helpful!! Thank you!!

[@pennys4mheaven39]

What kind of doll is that cute little Cyclops?

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

Villitunes Mizuki

[@EJFulford]

Hey there, I actually found this video because I was trying to find out if 1/3bjd clothes or accessories would fit Gotz Happy Kidz. Do you happen to know?

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

The accessories should be fine scale wise but I think they wear AG sized clothesm

[@EJFulford]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls Thanks :) I was just curious because they're slimmer than AG by a bit but certainly not the same build as the 1/3 in this video but the accessories, I didn't think about that, that could work :)

[@geovanamares3025]

Thank you really Help me 😆😁🙏😊

[@mayramelendez3782]

Hello! I tried to locate her on your channel but couldn’t, what’s the name of the 1/12 one eyed doll?

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

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[@mayramelendez3782]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls thank you so much!!

[@tibbs4000]

Quatara is not 1:4, she's closer to 1:3. Because she's a bit taller than AG dolls and they are 2 inches shorter than her, and AG is 1:3

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

You are 100% right, I realized it after I finished the video 🤣

[@tibbs4000]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls that being said, you could really kick my butt at math!...I wish math wasn't so difficult for me...little did I know my favourite hobby would require it!

[@hell7262]

ty for help!

[@TheGrossDemon]

Who wants a hot girl summer when you could have a smart doll summer lol

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

LOL!

[@gabriellsbaby]

Quick question, I am buying some furniture for 6 inch BJD dolls, am I buying 1/6 or 1/12 furniture? 1/12 seems kinds small. Barbie is tall but the BJD's are thicker, bigger heads. Which would you choose?

[@MunecasPoupeesDolls]

I'd go 1/6 - most of my 6 inch dolls are around 1/8 scale so it's better to scale up

[@gabriellsbaby]

@@MunecasPoupeesDolls Thank you