Body Type Calculator

Want to know your body type? Use our Body Type Calculator to quickly find out your body shape by entering your measurements. Understanding your body type can help you make better health and fitness choices. You may also find our Weight Loss Calculator helpful in reaching your fitness goals.

How the Body Type Calculator Works

The Body Type Calculator helps you determine your body shape and health risks based on your measurements, giving you valuable insights into your body and overall wellness. To use this calculator, simply input your body measurements, including bust, waist, and hip sizes. Press ‘Calculate’ to discover your body type, such as Hourglass, Apple, or Pear shape, and learn about the health risks associated with each body type. This body measurement calculator provides instant analysis to help you understand your physical proportions better.

Additional Health Insights

For a deeper look at body fat and health, check out our Body Fat Calculator. You can also calculate your BMI using our BMI Calculator or a waist-to-hip ratio calculator to assess potential obesity risk.

The Formula for Body Shape Analysis

The formula used for calculating body type is based on standard measurements and comparisons:

• Bust: Circumference measured around the chest over the fullest part of the breasts.
• Waist: The smallest circumference measured around the natural waist, just above the belly button.
• Hip: The largest circumference measured around the hips over the largest part of the buttocks.

Understanding Your Results

In the fashion industry, body shapes are often categorized into four classes:

Apple, or inverted triangle

This body shape describes a person who has broader shoulders and bust than they do hips.

Banana, straight, or rectangle

This body shape describes a person who typically has waist measurements that are less than 9 inches smaller than the hip or bust measurements.

Pear, spoon, bell, or triangle

This body shape describes a person who has hip measurements greater than their bust measurements.

Hourglass, X shape, triangles opposing, or facing inwards

This body shape (typically presented as the “ideal”) describes a person with hip and bust measurements nearly equal in size, with a narrower waist measurement.

Body Shape Statistics

A study of more than 6,000 women conducted at North Carolina State University in 2005 revealed that 46% of women were banana-shaped; just over 20% were pear-shaped; just under 14% were apple-shaped; and only 8% were hourglass-shaped.

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