Your Body Type is: …
Calculator Use
Understanding your physical silhouette is the first step toward masterfully curated personal style and health tracking. Our body type calculator analyzes the mathematical relationships between your bust, waist, and hip measurements to classify your shape into one of the five primary categories: Hourglass, Pear, Apple, Rectangle, or Inverted Triangle.
To get the most accurate result from the body type calculator, ensure you are measuring yourself with a soft tape measure against bare skin or very thin clothing. Stand straight with your feet together and keep the tape parallel to the floor.
- Bust Measurement
- Measure around the fullest part of your chest. Do not pull the tape too tight; it should sit comfortably.
- Waist Measurement
- Measure around the narrowest part of your torso, usually located just above the belly button.
- Hip Measurement
- Measure around the fullest part of your buttocks and hips to capture the maximum width of your lower body.
How It Works
The body type calculator uses industry-standard ratios used by fashion designers and fitness experts. These categories are defined by the delta (difference) between your upper, middle, and lower body measurements. The primary logic involves the following thresholds:
Shape Calculation = (Bust – Hips) vs (Hips – Waist) vs (Bust – Waist)
- Pear: Hips are at least 3.6 inches larger than the bust.
- Inverted Triangle: Bust is at least 3.6 inches larger than the hips.
- Hourglass: Bust and hips are within 3.6 inches of each other, and the waist is significantly smaller (usually 8-10 inches smaller).
- Rectangle: Bust, waist, and hips are all within a narrow margin, creating a straight silhouette.
- Apple: The waist measurement is larger than the bust and hip measurements.
Calculation Example
Example: Let's look at a scenario where a user enters measurements of 36″ (Bust), 26″ (Waist), and 38″ (Hips).
Step-by-step analysis:
- Bust-Hip Difference: |36 – 38| = 2 inches. Since this is less than 3.6, it could be Hourglass or Rectangle.
- Waist-Hip Difference: 38 – 26 = 12 inches.
- Bust-Waist Difference: 36 – 26 = 10 inches.
- Check Thresholds: Since the waist is more than 8-10 inches smaller than both the bust and hips, the calculator identifies this as an Hourglass shape.
Common Questions
Can my body type change?
Yes, body types can shift due to weight gain, weight loss, muscle building, or hormonal changes (such as pregnancy or menopause). However, your underlying skeletal structure—like the width of your shoulders versus your pelvic girdle—often dictates a primary "base" shape that remains relatively consistent.
Why does the body type calculator ask for high hips?
The high hip measurement (the area over the pelvic bone) helps distinguish between a "true pear" and a "top hourglass." While not strictly required for basic classification, it provides a more nuanced view of how weight is distributed across the midsection.
What if I fall between two types?
Many people do! It is common to be a "Pear-leaning Rectangle" or a "Slightly Inverted Triangle." The body type calculator provides the most mathematically accurate category, but you should use the result as a guideline for choosing clothing cuts and fitness routines that make you feel most confident.