Body Shape Calculator
Estimate your likely body-shape category from bust/chest, waist, and hip measurements.
Balanced upper/lower proportions with visible waist definition.
| Body Shape | Match |
|---|---|
| Hourglass | 79% |
| Pear (Triangle) | 37% |
| Rectangle | 56% |
| Inverted Triangle | 21% |
| Apple (Oval) | 14% |
Shape match strength: Strong Match
Body Shape Interpretation
The highlighted row shows your current best-fit category based on bust/chest, waist, and hip proportions.
| SHAPE | MEASUREMENT PATTERN |
|---|---|
| Hourglass | Upper and lower measurements are similar with a clearly narrower waist. Balanced upper/lower proportions with visible waist definition. |
| Pear (Triangle) | Hip measurement is larger than upper-body measurement with a defined waist. Lower body is proportionally wider than upper body. |
| Rectangle | Upper, waist, and hip measurements are closer in size with lower waist contrast. Straighter body-line profile with less waist narrowing. |
| Inverted Triangle | Upper-body measurement is larger than hip measurement with visible waist taper. Upper body is proportionally wider than lower body. |
| Apple (Oval) | Waist measurement is closer to upper and hip measurements with less taper. More proportional fullness around the midsection. |
What This Body Shape Calculator Measures
This tool compares your bust/chest, waist, and hip proportions to estimate your closest visual shape category. It is useful for fit planning and tracking proportion changes over time.
Measurement Tips for Better Consistency
- Measure bust/chest at the fullest circumference with tape level to the floor.
- Measure waist at the narrowest point between ribs and hips (or navel line if preferred).
- Measure hips at the widest point of the glutes.
- Use the same landmarks and tape tension each time.
Calculator vs Analyzer
This page is measurement-based. If you want a photo-based result with visual pattern analysis, use the Body Shape Analyzer.
For body-fat and waist-risk context, pair this result with the Body Fat Calculator, Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator, and Waist to Height Ratio Calculator.
References
- NHANES Anthropometry Procedures Manual (measurement protocol):CDC Anthropometry Manual
- Body shape classification from image-based anthropometry:Li B, Mitchell K. PubMed record
- Waist and hip ratio clinical context:WHO waist circumference and waist-hip ratio report