Body Shape Calculator
Enter your measurements (in cm or inches — use same unit for all) to find your body shape and receive styling and fitness tips tailored to your proportions. This runs in-browser; no data is sent anywhere.
Calculate Your Body Shape
Your Body Shape: —
Ratios: Bust/Waist: — • Hips/Waist: — • Bust/Hips: —
What is Body Shape — and why it matters
Body shape refers to the proportions and contours of your torso and lower body. It’s a neutral descriptor (not a judgment) used in fashion, styling, and sometimes fitness planning. Knowing your body shape helps you choose flattering clothing cuts, understand distribution of fat vs muscle, and set realistic fitness or health goals.
Common body shapes identified
- Hourglass: Bust and hips are similar in width and the waist is noticeably narrower.
- Pear (Triangle): Hips are noticeably wider than bust; the waist is defined.
- Apple (Round/Android): Midsection is wider with less defined waist; hips and bust are closer in measurement.
- Rectangle (Straight): Bust, waist and hips are similar — minimal waist definition.
- Inverted Triangle: Shoulders/bust broader than hips; narrow hips relative to shoulders.
How this calculator works (simple ratios)
The tool computes three useful ratios: Bust ÷ Waist, Hips ÷ Waist, and Bust ÷ Hips. Combined rules help classify shapes:
- Hourglass — both Bust/Waist and Hips/Waist high (often ≥ 1.25) and Bust and Hips close in value (difference small).
- Pear — Hips/Waist considerably larger than Bust/Waist (hips much wider than bust).
- Apple — Bust/Waist not very large and Hips/Waist lower — waist proportionately wider.
- Rectangle — ratios near 1.0–1.15 and small differences between bust/waist/hips.
- Inverted Triangle — shoulder or bust broader than hips (optionally using shoulder measurement helps identify this).
Measurements & accuracy tips
- Measure with a soft tape at the fullest points for bust and hips, and the narrowest point for waist.
- Take each measurement twice and use the average.
- Use consistent units (all cm or all inches).
- Remember: body shape is a helpful guide but not a medical metric.
Style & wardrobe tips by shape (short)
Hourglass: Emphasize waist with belted fits, wrap dresses and tailored jackets. Pear: Balance hips with structured shoulders, A-line skirts and dark bottoms. Apple: Emphasize legs, use V-necks and structured jackets to create vertical lines. Rectangle: Add curves with peplum, layered styles and cinched waists. Inverted Triangle: Soften shoulders with V-necks and fuller skirts to balance proportions.
Fitness considerations
Body shape can change: reducing body fat (through diet and cardio) and targeted strength training (glute/leg work for pears; core & posture for apples; balanced full-body strength for rectangles) shift proportions over time. Track measurements every 8–12 weeks to observe real changes.
Limitations
This calculator provides an estimate based on proportions and does not distinguish muscle vs fat. For precise body composition use methods like DEXA, Bod Pod, or professional skinfold assessments.
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