Body & composition
Body Shape Calculator
Use this free body shape calculator to find your body shape from three simple measurements, your bust, waist and hips, with a plain description of what it means.
- Free to use
- Works on your phone
- Nothing saved or shared
How to use this calculator
This female body shape calculator works from three numbers, so it only takes a minute. Use the same units for all three, and keep the tape level and snug but not tight. The named shapes are most often used to describe women, but the measurements work from a chest or bust just as well, so anyone can use it.
- Measure your bust at the fullest part, your waist at the narrowest point, and your hips at the widest part.
- Type each measurement into its box above.
- Press Find my body shape to see your shape and a short description.
The five body shape types
Most people fit into one of five body shape types. They simply describe how your bust, waist and hips compare with one another. They are not about your size, and there is no better or worse shape to have.
- Hourglass: bust and hips are similar, with a clearly narrower waist.
- Pear (triangle): hips are wider than the bust.
- Inverted triangle: the bust or shoulders are wider than the hips.
- Rectangle: bust, waist and hips are fairly even.
- Round (apple): the waist is the fullest measurement.
Body shape types explained
Here is a quick reference you can scan. This body type calculator compares your three measurements and matches you to whichever of these patterns fits best.
| Body shape | What defines it |
|---|---|
| Hourglass | Bust and hips similar, with a clearly narrower waist |
| Pear (triangle) | Hips wider than the bust |
| Inverted triangle | Bust or shoulders wider than the hips |
| Rectangle | Bust, waist and hips fairly even |
| Round (apple) | Waist is the fullest measurement |
What body shape can and cannot tell you
Knowing your shape can be handy for choosing clothes that feel balanced and comfortable. It is not a measure of health, fitness, or your body fat percentage, though.
If you want a number that reflects health risk, where you carry weight matters more than your overall shape. For that, the waist-to-hip ratio calculator is the better tool.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
What are the main body shapes?
The five common shapes are hourglass, pear (also called triangle), inverted triangle, rectangle, and round (sometimes called apple). They describe how your bust, waist and hips compare with each other, not your size.
How do I measure for my body shape?
Use a soft tape measure. Measure your bust at the fullest part, your waist at the narrowest point near the belly button, and your hips at the widest part of your bottom. Keep the tape level and use the same units for all three.
Does body shape affect my health?
Shape itself is mostly about proportions and style, not health. For health, what matters more is how much weight sits around your middle. For that, the waist-to-hip ratio is a better guide, and we have a separate tool for it.
Can my body shape change?
Your basic frame is set by genetics, but your proportions can shift with weight changes, exercise, and age. Building strength and trimming the waist can change how balanced your measurements look over time.
What is the most common female body shape?
Rectangle and pear shapes are among the most common. Your shape is about proportions, not size, so people of every size can share the same shape. It can also shift over time with weight changes and age.
Can men use this body shape calculator?
Yes. It works from your chest or bust, your waist and your hips, so anyone can use it. The named shapes, like hourglass and pear, are most often used to describe women, but the same three measurements apply to everyone.
How do I figure out my body type?
Measure your bust or chest at the fullest part, your waist at the narrowest point, and your hips at the widest part. This body type calculator compares the three numbers and matches you to the closest shape.