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Body Shape Calculator

Enter your measurements and find your body shape in seconds. Get a complete guide for dressing your proportions with confidence.

3 Measurements Instant Result Free

Typical range: 20 – 80 inches

Measure around the fullest part of your chest
Measure around the narrowest part of your torso
Measure around the fullest part of your hips and bottom

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How Body Shape Is Calculated

Your body shape is determined by the relationship between three measurements: your bust, waist and hips. The ratios between these three numbers determine which of the five body shapes most closely matches your proportions. Most women find they sit clearly in one category, though some find themselves between two adjacent shapes.

Body shape is a practical framework for understanding which clothing proportions work with your natural silhouette. It is not a measure of attractiveness or fitness. Every body shape has a wide range of styles that look and feel great. The goal of knowing your shape is to make getting dressed feel easier and more intentional, not to impose restrictions.

The 5 Body Shapes

Hourglass Pear Apple Inverted Triangle Rectangle

What These Measurements Tell You

Your bust is measured around the fullest point to evaluate your upper frame density accurately layout. Narrowest point of torso evaluates absolute continuous shape depths layout matching. Hips point measures fully absolute backings layout widths nicely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rectangle and pear are generally considered the most common body shapes. Rectangle is common because many women have bust, waist and hip measurements that are relatively close to each other. Pear is common because wider hips relative to the bust is a natural feature of female anatomy.
Yes. Body shape is based on measurements which can change with weight changes, pregnancy, muscle gain and age. Bone structure sets a general tendency but your measured shape at any given time reflects your current proportions.
Most women whose measurements fall between two shapes find that reading both guides gives them the most useful information. The recommendations for adjacent shapes often overlap significantly.
Reasonably accurate measurements give the best result. Use a soft fabric tape measure and measure without clothing or in thin clothing. Measure each point at its fullest or narrowest as described. If you are between sizes, enter the larger measurement.
No. Body shape is based purely on the ratio of bust, waist and hip measurements. Kibbe type covers the quality of your bone structure, body flesh and facial features and is a more holistic system. Many women find it useful to know both.