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Understanding your natural proportions can make getting dressed much easier. Our body type calculator uses your bust or chest, waist, and hip measurements to identify the body shape that most closely matches your proportions.
You can enter your measurements in either inches or centimeters. Select your gender, add your measurements, enter your weight, and click Calculate My Body Type to see your result.
Remember that body shapes are simply a way of describing proportions. They are not a measure of beauty, health, or fitness, and your result may not fit perfectly into one category.
Using the calculator takes only a few steps.
Choose Female or Male based on the body-shape categories you want to use.
Enter your bust or chest measurement.
Enter your waist measurement.
Enter your hip measurement.
Add your weight in kg or lb.
Click Calculate My Body Type.
For the most consistent result, take your measurements carefully and avoid pulling the measuring tape too tightly.
The calculator is designed to give you a general indication of your proportions rather than a medical or professional assessment.
Accurate measurements will give you a more useful result. Use a soft measuring tape and stand naturally while measuring.
For women, measure around the fullest part of your bust while keeping the tape level across your back.
For men, measure around the fullest part of your chest. Keep your arms relaxed and make sure the tape is comfortably positioned without compressing your body.
Try to keep the tape parallel to the floor for a consistent measurement.
Find the narrowest area of your natural waist, usually located above the belly button and below the rib cage. Keep your stomach relaxed rather than pulling it in.
Wrap the tape around your waist without squeezing. You should be able to comfortably place a finger underneath the tape.
Measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat. Keep your feet together and make sure the measuring tape remains level all the way around your body.
This measurement is particularly useful when comparing your upper- and lower-body proportions.
The calculator asks for your weight, but weight by itself does not determine your body shape.
Two people can have the same weight while having very different proportions. One person may carry more volume around the hips, while another may have broader shoulders or a wider chest.
Body shape is mainly about how different measurements relate to one another. That is why your bust or chest, waist, and hip measurements are more useful for this type of calculator.
Your weight is included as additional information and does not mean that a particular body shape is better or worse.
Female body-shape systems can use slightly different definitions, but several categories are commonly used.
An hourglass shape generally has a relatively balanced bust and hip measurement with a noticeably smaller waist.
Clothing that follows the natural waist can emphasize this proportion, although there is no requirement to dress according to your body shape.
A triangle or pear shape generally has more width through the hips than the bust.
If you enjoy highlighting your upper body, details such as interesting necklines, structured shoulders, or statement tops can create visual balance.
An inverted triangle shape generally has more width through the upper body than the hips.
Some people with this proportion enjoy adding volume or detail around the lower body, while others prefer to emphasize their shoulders.
A rectangle shape generally has similar bust, waist, and hip measurements with less difference between the waist and the other measurements.
This proportion works with many different clothing silhouettes. Belts, cropped layers, and shaped jackets can be used when you want to create more definition around the waist.
Not everyone fits neatly into a traditional category. A balanced result simply means your measurements do not show a strong difference that places you clearly into one of the more defined shapes.
That is completely normal. Body-shape categories are simplified descriptions of naturally varied bodies.
Men’s body-shape classifications also focus on proportions rather than weight.
This shape generally has a broader chest compared with the hips. The upper body creates a wider appearance that gradually narrows toward the lower body.
A triangle shape generally has more width through the waist and hip area compared with the chest.
A trapezoid shape typically has shoulders and chest that are somewhat wider than the waist and hips, creating a natural taper.
A rectangle shape generally has similar measurements across the chest, waist, and hips.
An oval classification generally indicates that the waist measurement is relatively larger compared with the chest and hips.
These categories are simply tools for understanding proportions and can be useful when experimenting with different clothing silhouettes.
Your measurements can change over time, so your calculated body type can change as well.
Changes in weight, muscle development, pregnancy, aging, lifestyle, and other factors can affect your measurements and proportions. Even small changes can sometimes move you from one category to another.
Your body shape can also appear different depending on posture, clothing, and how measurements are taken.
For this reason, there is no need to treat your result as permanent.
For better consistency, follow these simple tips:
Use the same measuring tape each time.
Measure against bare skin or thin clothing.
Stand naturally without holding your stomach in.
Keep the tape level around your body.
Do not pull the tape tightly.
Take each measurement twice if you’re unsure.
Use the same unit throughout your measurements when possible.
If two measurements are slightly different, use the measurement you get while standing naturally rather than trying to make the numbers fit a particular body shape.
Your result can be a helpful starting point when choosing clothes and experimenting with personal style.
You might use it to explore:
Necklines and tops
Dresses and jumpsuits
Jeans and trousers
Skirts
Jackets and coats
Belts and waist details
Layering techniques
Different proportions and silhouettes
The goal isn’t to follow strict fashion rules. Instead, use the result as a source of ideas and then decide what feels comfortable and looks right to you.
The calculator provides an estimate based on the measurements you enter. Body-shape classifications are simplified systems, so the result should be viewed as a general guide rather than an exact scientific measurement.
You can use either. The calculator allows measurements in inches or centimeters and converts them for the calculation.
No. Your body type is primarily determined by your proportions. Weight alone cannot tell you whether you have an hourglass, rectangle, triangle, trapezoid, or another body shape.
Yes. Select the appropriate option at the top of the calculator. The measurement label changes from bust to chest when you select Male.
No. You only need to provide one measurement for each area. The additional field can be used if you want to reference the measurement in another unit.
Body-shape categories are not exact. If your measurements fall close to the boundaries between categories, the calculator may give a result that feels different from how you describe your shape.
You can also recheck your measurements to make sure the tape was positioned correctly.
Yes. Because body shape is based on proportions, changes in your measurements can affect the result over time.
There is no best body type. Every category describes a different set of proportions, and body shape has nothing to do with your worth or attractiveness.
Yes. Your result can give you ideas about different silhouettes, proportions, and styling techniques. However, personal preference and comfort should always come first.
There is no need to measure frequently. If you’re tracking changes for clothing or personal styling, you can take your measurements whenever your size or proportions noticeably change.
Think of your body type as a description rather than a label. The calculator gives you one way to understand the relationship between your measurements, but it does not define how you should dress.
Use your result to discover new outfit ideas, try different silhouettes, and learn what makes you feel comfortable and confident. Your personal style is ultimately about what you enjoy wearing.