Body Type Calculator
Identify your silhouette based on your unique measurements
Understanding Female Body Shapes
Your body shape is primarily determined by your bone structure and where your body naturally stores fat. While weight can change, your skeletal proportions generally remain the same, which is why identifying your body type is the ultimate secret to effective styling and flattering fashion choices.
How to Measure Yourself Correcty
For the most accurate results from this body type calculator, use a flexible tape measure and wear minimal clothing. Keep the tape level and snug, but not tight.
- Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your chest.
- Waist: Measure at the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above the belly button.
- High Hip: Measure around the top of your hip bones.
- Hips: Measure around the widest part of your buttocks.
Common Body Type Descriptions
Based on the proportions between your bust, waist, and hips, you likely fall into one of these five categories:
1. Hourglass: Defined by a balanced bust and hip measurement with a significantly smaller, well-defined waist. The classic curve-dominant silhouette.
2. Pear (Triangle): Your hips are wider than your bust and shoulders. This is one of the most common body shapes, characterized by a narrower upper body.
3. Apple (Round/Oval): Weight is primarily carried in the midsection. You likely have a full bust and slender legs, with a less defined waistline.
4. Inverted Triangle: The shoulders or bust are wider than the hips. This silhouette often features an athletic build and slim legs.
5. Rectangle (Straight): Your bust, waist, and hips are fairly similar in measurement. This creates a "straight" profile without a highly defined waistline.
Example Measurement Comparison
Suppose your measurements are 36-26-38. Because your hips are more than 2 inches larger than your bust, and your waist is at least 8-10 inches smaller than both, the calculator would likely categorize you as a Pear-leaning Hourglass. If the waist was larger (e.g., 36-32-38), it would move toward a Rectangle classification.