Body Type Calculator
Enter your shoulder, chest, waist and hip measurements to find your body type.
Enter measurements in centimetres (cm).
Why Does Knowing Your Body Type Matter?
Body type is a practical guide for choosing clothes and planning exercise. It gives you a starting point for working out which cuts suit you and which exercises balance your proportions. This tool compares your shoulder, bust, waist and hip circumference measurements to find which of the 5 main body types you fall into.
Body type classification is intended for aesthetic and clothing purposes and should not be used for health risk assessment. Consult a doctor for health-related matters.
How to Use This Tool
Required Measurements (in cm)
- Shoulder width: horizontal distance between the two shoulder points
- Bust circumference: horizontal measurement at the widest point of the chest
- Waist circumference: at the narrowest point of the waist, ~2 cm above the navel
- Hip circumference: horizontal measurement at the widest point of the hips
Calculation Logic
The tool compares the waist-to-hip ratio and the bust-to-hip difference. If the waist ratio is below 0.75 and the bust-to-hip difference is less than 5%, it classifies as hourglass; if hips are more than 5% wider than bust, as pear; if shoulders or bust are noticeably wider than hips, as inverted triangle; if the waist-to-hip ratio is high, as apple; otherwise as rectangle.
5 Main Body Types
Hourglass
Bust and hips close in measurement, waist noticeably narrow. Considered the most balanced body type.
Pear
Hips wider than shoulders and bust, with weight carried mostly in the lower body.
Apple
Wide waist, with weight carried mostly around the abdomen.
Inverted Triangle
Shoulders and bust noticeably wider than hips. An athletic, V-shaped build.
Rectangle
Shoulder, waist and hip measurements are close to each other, giving a straight line with no clear waist.
How to Read the Result
Body type is not a fixed category but a spectrum. You may sit on the boundary between two types, which is normal. The calculation may return a pear close to hourglass or an inverted triangle close to rectangle. The waist-to-hip ratio score is shown alongside the result; as this ratio changes, the type may also change.
Tips for Accurate Measurements
- Use a flexible tape measure, holding it lightly against your body without pulling tight.
- Measure in the morning; waist and abdominal measurements can change after meals.
- Use a mirror if possible to check that the tape measure is level.
- Take each measurement twice and use the average.