Body Type Calculator - Body Shape Calculator & Waist-Hip Ratio Calculator
The Body Type Calculator helps females find their body shape from bust, waist, high hip, and hip measurements—useful for targeted outfit ideas. Even though some research links certain body shapes with health risks, this result is not a health indicator. The waist-hip ratio, also shown here, is a better indicator of health.
Last updated: January 20, 2026
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Circumference over fullest part of breasts, with a fitted bra.
Smallest circumference around natural waist, just above belly button.
Upper swell of hip over pelvis, ~7 in (18 cm) below natural waist.
Largest circumference around hips over fullest part of buttocks.
Results
Body shape
Hourglass
Hip and bust nearly equal, with a narrower waist. Sometimes called X shape or triangles opposing.
Waist–hip ratio (WHR)
0.67
Lower risk (0.80 or below).
Note
Body shape is for outfit ideas, not a health indicator. Waist–hip ratio is a better indicator of health than body shape.
How to Measure
Stand straight with arms at your side. Keep the tape snug but not tight enough to compress the body.
Circumference around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts, wearing a properly fitted bra.
Smallest circumference around the natural waist, just above the belly button.
Circumference of the upper swell of the hip over the pelvic region, ~7 in (18 cm) below the natural waist.
Largest circumference around the hips over the fullest part of the buttocks.
Female Body Shapes in Fashion
In fashion, body shapes are often grouped into four classes.
- Apple, or inverted triangle: Broader shoulders and bust than hips.
- Banana, straight, or rectangle: Waist typically less than 9 inches smaller than hip or bust.
- Pear, spoon, bell, or triangle: Hip measurements greater than bust.
- Hourglass, X shape, triangles opposing: Hip and bust nearly equal, with a narrower waist.
A North Carolina State University study of 6,000+ women found ~46% banana-shaped, ~20% pear-shaped, ~14% apple-shaped, and ~8% hourglass-shaped.
What Is My Body Shape?
Body shapes are based on societal standards that vary by culture. This calculator uses an algorithm from a study in the International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, which breaks down female body shapes into 7 categories. Sizes vary widely within each shape, and some people may not fit neatly into any category.
Hourglass: (bust − hips) ≤ 1" and (hips − bust) < 3.6" and ((bust − waist) ≥ 9" or (hips − waist) ≥ 10").
Bottom hourglass: (hips − bust) 3.6"–10", (hips − waist) ≥ 9", (high hip/waist) < 1.193.
Top hourglass: (bust − hips) > 1" and < 10", (bust − waist) ≥ 9".
Spoon: (hips − bust) > 2", (hips − waist) ≥ 7", (high hip/waist) ≥ 1.193.
Triangle: (hips − bust) ≥ 3.6", (hips − waist) < 9".
Inverted triangle: (bust − hips) ≥ 3.6", (bust − waist) < 9".
Rectangle: (hips − bust) < 3.6", (bust − hips) < 3.6", (bust − waist) < 9", (hips − waist) < 10".
Waist-Hip Ratio
Waist-hip ratio (WHR) is waist circumference divided by hip circumference. For example, 34" waist and 40" hip gives WHR = 34/40 = 0.85.
WHR is sometimes used as an indicator of health. Research suggests higher risk for those with more weight around the waist (“apple-shaped”) than the hips (“pear-shaped”). Per NIDDK, women with WHR > 0.8 and men > 1.0 have higher health risks. WHO defines obesity as WHR > 0.90 (men) or > 0.85 (women). WHR has been found more effective than waist alone or BMI for predicting mortality in adults over 75 and for cardiovascular disease. Abdominal fat is linked to higher health risks than peripheral fat.
WHR is also linked to fertility. Women with WHR > 0.80 tend to have lower pregnancy rates than those between 0.70–0.79. Men with WHR around 0.9 may be more fertile and healthier. See the Body Fat Calculator for more on fat distribution and health.
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