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Body Type Calculator

Determines body shape classification based on the proportions of your bust, waist, high hip, and lower hip measurements.

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Body Type Calculator

Identify your body shape (Hourglass, Pear, Rectangle, Inverted Triangle, Apple).

Bust Circumference (cm)50 – 200 cm
cm
Waist (cm)40 – 180 cm
cm
Hips (cm)50 – 180 cm
cm
Body Shape Classification
Apple (Round)

Fuller midsection and torso with slimmer legs and arms.

WHR: 0.89
WHO WHR Benchmark:Healthy ratio: <0.90 (Men), <0.85 (Women). Lower ratio indicates lower central cardiovascular risk.

Evidence-based estimations. Consult a physician for personalized guidance.

Clinical Formula & Calculation Standard

Official clinical definitions and validated mathematical models

Anthropometric Body Shape Classification

Evaluated hierarchically based on Bust, Waist, High Hip, and Hip circumferences

Classifies female body silhouette into Hourglass, Bottom Hourglass, Top Hourglass, Spoon, Triangle (Pear), Inverted Triangle, or Rectangle.

Standard Anthropometric Shape Rules

Body ShapeMeasurement Criteria (Inches)
Hourglass(Bust - Hip) ≤ 1" AND (Hip - Bust) < 3.6" AND [(Bust - Waist) ≥ 9" OR (Hip - Waist) ≥ 10"]
Bottom Hourglass3.6" ≤ (Hip - Bust) < 10" AND (Hip - Waist) ≥ 9" AND (High Hip / Waist) < 1.193
Top Hourglass1" < (Bust - Hip) < 10" AND (Bust - Waist) ≥ 9"
Spoon(Hip - Bust) > 2" AND (Hip - Waist) ≥ 7" AND (High Hip / Waist) ≥ 1.193
Triangle / Pear(Hip - Bust) ≥ 3.6" AND (Hip - Waist) < 9"
Inverted Triangle(Bust - Hip) ≥ 3.6" AND (Bust - Waist) < 9"
Rectangle|Bust - Hip| < 3.6" AND (Bust - Waist) < 9" AND (Hip - Waist) < 10"

Clinical Insights & Practical Usage

  • Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) is an independent clinical marker of visceral adiposity. WHR < 0.85 for women and < 0.90 for men indicates lower cardiometabolic risk.

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