Body Type Calculator
This body type calculator estimates your body shape, hourglass, pear, apple, rectangle, or inverted triangle, from your bust, waist, and hip measurements, along with your waist-hip ratio.
Also known as: body type calculator, body shape calculator, figure calculator, bust-waist-hip calculator.
Why Use a Body Type Calculator for Styling
Because clothing brands cut garments to fit specific proportions rather than a single universal shape, knowing how your own bust, waist, and hip measurements relate to each other can make shopping considerably more efficient. Instead of relying on a mirror or comparing yourself to a photo, a body type calculator applies a consistent, measurement-based rule to classify proportions into one of several commonly used categories.
This is purely descriptive information about proportion, not a judgment about size or health. A person can be any size and fall into any of these shape categories, since the classification is about the relationship between measurements, not the measurements themselves. As a result, two people with very different overall sizes can share the same shape category if their bust, waist, and hip proportions follow a similar pattern.
Since the waist-hip ratio (WHR) is a separate, more standardized measurement used in some health research, this calculator shows it alongside the shape result. That said, a single ratio is only one data point, so treat it as general reference information rather than a diagnostic figure.
Getting Accurate Measurements for This Body Type Calculator
Accurate inputs matter more than anything else here, since a measurement error of even an inch can shift the result into a different category.
Use a soft measuring tape
A flexible fabric or vinyl tape gives a more accurate reading than a rigid ruler, since it follows the body’s curve.
Measure over light clothing or bare skin
Bulky layers add extra inches to every measurement, so remove heavy clothing before measuring.
Keep the tape level and snug, not tight
The tape should sit flat against the body without compressing it — a tape that’s too tight will understate the actual measurement.
Stand naturally and breathe normally
Avoid holding your breath or straightening your posture more than usual, since that can distort the waist measurement specifically.
Body Type Calculator: Shape Categories Explained
Each category below describes a relationship between measurements, not a value judgment.
Hourglass Balanced
Bust and hip measurements are close in width, with a waist that’s noticeably narrower than both.
Pear Triangle
Hips measure wider than the bust, typically with a clearly defined waist in between.
Apple Round
The midsection carries more volume relative to the hips, with a less pronounced waistline.
Rectangle Straight
Bust, waist, and hip measurements are all fairly close, without a large spread between them.
Inverted Triangle Athletic
Bust or shoulders measure wider than the hips, often with a straighter waistline.