Body Shape Calculator
Discover your body shape based on your measurements
How to measure correctly
- Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest
- Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your waist
- High Hip: Measure about 4 inches below your waist
- Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips
- Stand straight, breathe normally, and ensure the tape is snug but not tight
Health Risk Assessment
Our free Body Shape Calculator identifies your body type — Hourglass, Pear, Apple, Rectangle, or Inverted Triangle — using four simple measurements: bust, waist, high hip, and hips. It also calculates your Waist-Hip Ratio and provides a health risk assessment based on WHO guidelines. Supports both centimetres and inches.
How to Use This Calculator
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Measure your bust around the fullest part of your chest with a soft tape measure.
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Measure your waist at the narrowest part of your torso — about 1 inch above your belly button.
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Measure your high hip about 4 inches below your waist, around the upper hip bones.
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Measure your hips around the fullest part. Select cm or inches for each measurement independently.
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Click Calculate Body Type to see your shape, waist-hip ratio, and health risk assessment instantly.
The 5 Body Shapes at a Glance
| Body Shape | Key Feature | Waist Definition | Common For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourglass | Bust and hips roughly equal | Very defined | Balanced proportions top and bottom |
| Pear (Triangle) | Hips wider than bust | Well defined | Fuller lower body, narrower shoulders |
| Apple (Round) | Fullness in midsection | Less defined | Weight carried around stomach |
| Rectangle | Bust, waist, hips similar | Minimal | Straight, athletic silhouette |
| Inverted Triangle | Bust/shoulders wider than hips | Moderate | Broad shoulders, narrower hips |
Frequently Asked Questions
You need four measurements: bust (fullest part of chest), waist (narrowest part of torso), high hip (about 4 inches below waist), and hips (fullest part of hips and buttocks). The calculator accepts centimetres or inches for each measurement independently — you can mix units if needed.
Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR) is your waist measurement divided by your hip measurement. It is used to assess body fat distribution. According to WHO guidelines, a WHR below 0.85 indicates low health risk, 0.85 to 0.89 is moderate risk, and 0.90 or above indicates higher risk associated with abdominal obesity. This calculator computes and displays your WHR automatically.
Body shape calculators use measurement ratios to determine your result. If your bust, waist, and hip measurements are close in size, the calculator returns Rectangle as the closest match. Many people sit between two shapes — the description provided with your result will give you the most useful guidance for your actual proportions.
Yes. Body shape can change with age, weight changes, pregnancy, and changes in muscle mass. It is worth recalculating every few months if your body has changed significantly. Simply re-enter your updated measurements and the calculator will give you a current result.
Want the Complete Body Shape Guide?
Read our full guide covering all 5 body shapes, how to measure correctly, waist-hip ratio explained, and dressing tips for every body type.