Body Shape Calculator

Understanding your body shape helps you make better fashion choices, find clothes that fit well, and feel more confident. Our Body Shape Calculator uses your measurements to determine which of the five main body types best describes your figure.

How to Take Your Measurements

For accurate results, wear minimal clothing and use a flexible measuring tape:

Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape level.

Waist: Measure the smallest part of your natural waist, typically just above your belly button.

Hips: Measure around the widest part of your hips and buttocks.

The Five Body Shape Types

Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR)

Your waist-to-hip ratio is also calculated as it's an important health indicator:

Formula: WHR = Waist / Hip

Health Risk Guidelines (WHO):

• Women: WHR > 0.85 indicates increased health risk
• Men: WHR > 0.90 indicates increased health risk

Body Shape Classification Formulas

Hourglass: (Bust - Hip ≤ 1") AND (Waist < Bust × 0.75) AND (Waist < Hip × 0.75)

Pear: Hip > Bust × 1.05

Apple: Waist ≥ Hip OR Waist ≥ Bust

Rectangle: |Bust - Hip| ≤ 3.6" AND Waist > Bust × 0.75

Inverted Triangle: Bust > Hip × 1.05

Styling Tips by Body Shape

Hourglass: Emphasize your waist with fitted styles, wrap dresses, and belted outfits.

Pear: Balance proportions with structured shoulders, A-line skirts, and darker colors on bottom.

Apple: Create a defined waist with empire waist styles, V-necks, and structured jackets.

Rectangle: Create curves with peplum tops, ruffles, and layered outfits.

Inverted Triangle: Balance shoulders with wide-leg pants, A-line skirts, and hip details.

Disclaimer: Body shapes are general categories for styling guidance. Every body is unique and beautiful regardless of category. This calculator is for fashion guidance only and should not be used for health assessments.