Body Shape Calculator
Determine your body shape type based on your measurements. Get personalized style recommendations to flatter your unique figure.
How to Measure Correctly
- Use a soft measuring tape
- Measure over light clothing or underwear
- Keep the tape parallel to the floor
- Don't pull too tight - leave one finger space
- For accuracy, have someone help you
Key Measurement Points
- Bust: Fullest part of your chest
- Waist: Narrowest part of your torso
- Hips: Fullest part of your hips/buttocks
- Shoulders: From shoulder edge to edge
What Is a Body Shape Calculator?
A body shape calculator is a tool that analyzes your body measurements to determine your natural silhouette type. By inputting your bust, waist, hip, and shoulder measurements, the calculator identifies whether you have an hourglass, pear, apple, rectangle, or other common body shape.
Real-World Uses
- Personal styling: Discover clothing styles that complement your figure
- Online shopping: Make better purchasing decisions without trying items on
- Wardrobe planning: Build a capsule wardrobe tailored to your shape
How to Use This Calculator
Step 1
Select your gender and measurement units
Step 2
Enter your accurate measurements
Step 3
View your personalized results
Key Body Shape Formulas
| Ratio | Formula | Determines |
|---|---|---|
| Waist-to-Hip | Waist ÷ Hips | Hourglass vs Pear/Apple |
| Bust-to-Waist | Bust ÷ Waist | Waist definition |
| Shoulder-to-Hip | Shoulders ÷ Hips | Top vs bottom balance |
Practical Examples
Example 1: Hourglass
Measurements: Bust 95cm, Waist 68cm, Hips 96cm
WHR: 0.71 (Hourglass: WHR < 0.75)
Style Tip: Emphasize waist with belts
Example 2: Rectangle
Measurements: Bust 86cm, Waist 82cm, Hips 88cm
WHR: 0.93 (Rectangle: WHR ≥ 0.85)
Style Tip: Create curves with layered looks
About This Tool
Our calculator uses measurement ratios to analyze your proportions against established body shape parameters. All calculations happen in your browser - we don't store your measurements. Style recommendations are based on fashion industry standards for flattering different body types.
Key Measurement Ratios
Measurement Tips
- Use a flexible, non-stretch tape measure
- Measure over light clothing or undergarments
- Keep tape parallel to floor
- Don't pull tape too tight
- Take measurements 2-3 times for accuracy
Highlight your smallest part - waist for hourglass, shoulders for pear, legs for apple.
Create balance - add volume to smaller areas to match larger ones.
Vertical lines elongate while horizontal lines widen - use strategically.
Dark colors minimize while light/bright colors emphasize areas.
WHR
Waist-to-Hip Ratio (waist ÷ hips measurement)
SHR
Shoulder-to-Hip Ratio (shoulders ÷ hips measurement)
BWR
Bust-to-Waist Ratio (bust ÷ waist measurement)
Proportion Dressing
Choosing clothes that create visual balance for your shape