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Body Shape Calculator:

Use our Body Shape Calculator to find your body type and calculate your Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR). Knowing your body shape can help you pick flattering clothes. Simply:

  1. Select your gender.
  2. Enter your body measurements (bust, waist, hips, and high hip).
  3. Click on the Calculate button.

You'll see your body type and your waist-to-hip ratio immediately.

Why Knowing Your Body Shape Matters

Did you know that dressing according to your body shape is essential for looking and feeling your best? Bradley Bayou, a top L.A. designer, says every woman has a unique body shape, height, and weight. Style isn’t about fitting into a specific size. It's about choosing clothes that suit your body's natural proportions. By creating a balanced look, you achieve the perfect style.

Use our body type calculator male to find your unique shape. Let your body shape guide you in choosing clothes that highlight your best features.

How do I take body measurements?

For accurate results, it's helpful to have someone assist you in measuring your body. Incorrect measurements can lead to an inaccurate assessment of your body shape. Follow these steps to ensure precision:

  • Bust: Wrap the measuring tape loosely around the fullest part of your chest. Round the measurement to the nearest whole number.
  • Waist: Place the tape measure around your waist at the top of your hip bone (aligned with your belly button). Exhale naturally, and note the measurement without sucking in your stomach.
  • Hips: Measure the widest part of your hips and buttocks with the tape straight and snug.
  • High Hip: Measure just below your hip bone, around your upper pelvis.

Enter your measurements into the male body shape calculator to see your body type.

What Is My Body Shape?

Our calculator uses your measurements to identify your body shape from these categories:

Hourglass Shape: 

This is the "ideal" body shape, with a balanced bust and hips and a defined waist.

Top Hourglass Shape: 

Like an hourglass but with a larger bust compared to the hips.

Bottom Hourglass Shape: 

Your hips are wider than your bust, but you still have a well-defined waist.

Rectangle Shape: 

Your waist is not as defined, and your bust and hips are about the same size.

Triangle (Pear) Shape: 

Your hips are broader than your shoulders, with a less defined waist.

Inverted Triangle Shape: 

You have broad shoulders and a big bust. Your hips are narrow. This creates a V-shaped silhouette.

Spoon Shape: 

Like a pear, but with a more pronounced curve in the hips.

Body Shape Charts

Our body shape calculator works for both men and women. Here's are quick reference charts based on typical measurements for different body types:

Female Body Shape Chart:

Body Type Bust (in) Waist (in) Hips (in)
Hourglass 34-38 26-28 36-40
Top Hourglass 36-40 24-27 34-38
Bottom Hourglass 32-36 25-28 38-42
Rectangle 34-38 28-32 34-38
Triangle (Pear) 32-36 28-32 36-42
Inverted Triangle 36-40 28-32 32-36
Spoon 30-34 26-30 40-44

Male Body Shape Chart:

Body Type Chest (in) Waist (in) Hips (in)
Rectangle 30-34 30-34 30-34
Oval 32-36 32-36 32-36
Triangle 28-32 30-34 34-38
Inverted Triangle 36-40 28-32 28-32
Trapezoid 36-40 30-34 34-38

FAQs

What is a 32-26-34 body shape?

These measurements (bust, waist, hips) indicate a rectangular body shape. If your BMI suggests a weight between 50 and 55 kg, you likely have this body type. A body shape finder can confirm it based on your measurements in a short amount of time.

What is a zero figure?

A zero figure refers to an extremely slim body shape with minimal curves. Typically, it has a bust-waist-hip measurement around 31-23-32, often seen in fashion models.

What are male body types?

Male body types generally fall into three categories:

  • Ectomorph: Slim and lean.
  • Endomorph: A rounder body with a tendency to store fat.
  • Mesomorph: Naturally muscular and athletic.

What body shape is 36-29-38?

This set of measurements is indicative of an hourglass body shape. Our body shape calculator works with both inches and centimeters.

Does a woman’s body shape change with age?

As women age, their body composition changes. This can be due to lifestyle, hormonal shifts, and natural aging. After 30, it’s common to lose lean tissue, but diet and exercise can influence this process.

References:

  1. Bayou, B. (2006). The Science of Sexy: Dress to Fit Your Unique Figure with the Style System That Works for Every Shape and Size. Gotham Books.
  2. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (2023). Waist-to-Hip Ratio. 
  3. American Council on Exercise (ACE). (2020). Body Composition and Body Shape.