Body Type Calculator
Determine your body shape (Hourglass, Pear, Apple, Rectangle) based on your measurements. Get personalized styling tips and understand your proportions.
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About Body Types
Understanding your body type (or somatotype) can help you dress to flatter your natural silhouette and set realistic fitness goals. This calculator categorizes body shapes based on the proportions between your bust, waist, and hips.
Common Female Body Shapes
- Hourglass: Balanced bust and hips with a defined waist. Often considered the "ideal" silhouette in fashion.
- Pear (Triangle): Hips are wider than the bust. Weight is carried in the lower body.
- Apple (Oval): Waist is wider than hips and bust. Weight is carried in the midsection.
- Rectangle (Banana): Bust, waist, and hips are fairly equal. Athletic and straight look.
- Inverted Triangle: Shoulders or bust are wider than the hips. Common in swimmers and athletes.
Why Measurements Matter
Body shape is determined by bone structure and genetics, not just weight. Even if you lose or gain weight, your basic body shape (skeletal structure) typically remains the same.
This calculator focuses on the geometric relationship between your curves. For a health-focused assessment, check our Body Fat Calculator or BMI Calculator.
? Frequently Asked Questions
You cannot change your skeletal structure (width of hips or shoulders), but you can alter your muscle mass and fat distribution through diet and exercise to balance your proportions.
Not necessarily. However, carrying excess weight around the waist (Apple shape) is often associated with higher health risks than carrying weight in the hips/thighs (Pear shape).
This tool uses standard fashion industry ratios. Real bodies are complex and may not fit perfectly into one category. Use this as a general guide for styling.