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👗 Women Body Shape Calculator

Find your estimated body shape using bust, waist and hip measurements. Identify whether your proportions are closest to hourglass, pear, rectangle, inverted triangle or apple.

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Measure around the fullest part of your bust while keeping the measuring tape level.
Measure around your natural waist, usually the narrowest part of your torso.
Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks.
Body Shape Code - 1 = Hourglass | 2 = Pear | 3 = Rectangle | 4 = Inverted Triangle | 5 = Apple
3
Bust-to-Hip Ratio
1.13
Waist-to-Bust Ratio
0.79
Waist-to-Hip Ratio
0.89

Also available in our Android app, with charts and full breakdown tables.

📘 About the Body Shape

The Women Body Shape Calculator estimates your general body shape using three measurements: bust, waist and hip circumference.

The calculator compares the relative proportions of your bust and hips and the difference between your waist and those measurements.

It provides an estimated classification into five commonly used descriptive body-shape categories: Hourglass, Pear, Rectangle, Inverted Triangle and Apple.

Body-shape classifications describe proportions and are not medical diagnoses or measurements of health.

The result is an approximation because body proportions can be affected by height, bone structure, posture, muscle distribution and where measurements are taken.

🧮 Formula

Bust-to-hip proportion
Bust-to-Hip Ratio = Bust ÷ Hip
Waist-to-bust proportion
Waist-to-Bust Ratio = Waist ÷ Bust
Waist-to-hip proportion
Waist-to-Hip Ratio = Waist ÷ Hip
Bust and hip difference
Bust-Hip Difference = |Bust − Hip| ÷ max(Bust, Hip) × 100

Where

  • Bust = circumference around the fullest part of the bust
  • Waist = circumference around the natural waist
  • Hip = circumference around the fullest part of the hips and buttocks
  • Bust-to-Hip Ratio = Bust ÷ Hip
  • Waist-to-Bust Ratio = Waist ÷ Bust
  • Waist-to-Hip Ratio = Waist ÷ Hip
  • Bust-Hip Difference = |Bust − Hip| ÷ larger of Bust or Hip × 100
  • Waist-Bust Difference = (Bust − Waist) ÷ Bust × 100
  • Waist-Hip Difference = (Hip − Waist) ÷ Hip × 100
The calculator focuses on relative body proportions rather than absolute body size.

✏️ Worked examples

Hourglass Example

You enter
Bust Circumference92 cm
Waist Circumference68 cm
Hip Circumference94 cm
You get
Body Shape Code - 1 = Hourglass | 2 = Pear | 3 = Rectangle | 4 = Inverted Triangle | 5 = Apple3
Bust-to-Hip Ratio0.98
Waist-to-Bust Ratio0.74
Waist-to-Hip Ratio0.72

A bust of 92 cm, waist of 68 cm and hips of 94 cm have similar bust and hip measurements with a substantially smaller waist.

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Pear Example

You enter
Bust Circumference86 cm
Waist Circumference70 cm
Hip Circumference102 cm
You get
Body Shape Code - 1 = Hourglass | 2 = Pear | 3 = Rectangle | 4 = Inverted Triangle | 5 = Apple3
Bust-to-Hip Ratio0.84
Waist-to-Bust Ratio0.81
Waist-to-Hip Ratio0.69

A bust of 86 cm, waist of 70 cm and hips of 102 cm has substantially larger hips than bust.

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Inverted Triangle Example

You enter
Bust Circumference104 cm
Waist Circumference82 cm
Hip Circumference92 cm
You get
Body Shape Code - 1 = Hourglass | 2 = Pear | 3 = Rectangle | 4 = Inverted Triangle | 5 = Apple3
Bust-to-Hip Ratio1.13
Waist-to-Bust Ratio0.79
Waist-to-Hip Ratio0.89

A bust of 104 cm, waist of 82 cm and hips of 92 cm has substantially larger bust measurements than hips.

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Rectangle Example

You enter
Bust Circumference90 cm
Waist Circumference80 cm
Hip Circumference92 cm
You get
Body Shape Code - 1 = Hourglass | 2 = Pear | 3 = Rectangle | 4 = Inverted Triangle | 5 = Apple3
Bust-to-Hip Ratio0.98
Waist-to-Bust Ratio0.89
Waist-to-Hip Ratio0.87

A bust of 90 cm, waist of 80 cm and hips of 92 cm have relatively similar bust and hip measurements with a less pronounced waist difference.

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Apple Example

You enter
Bust Circumference98 cm
Waist Circumference96 cm
Hip Circumference100 cm
You get
Body Shape Code - 1 = Hourglass | 2 = Pear | 3 = Rectangle | 4 = Inverted Triangle | 5 = Apple5
Bust-to-Hip Ratio0.98
Waist-to-Bust Ratio0.98
Waist-to-Hip Ratio0.96

A bust of 98 cm, waist of 96 cm and hips of 100 cm has a waist measurement close to the bust and hip measurements.

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🧭 How to use this calculator

What you enter

  • Bust Circumference (cm)Measure around the fullest part of your bust while keeping the measuring tape level.
  • Waist Circumference (cm)Measure around your natural waist, usually the narrowest part of your torso.
  • Hip Circumference (cm)Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks.

What you get

  • Body Shape Code - 1 = Hourglass | 2 = Pear | 3 = Rectangle | 4 = Inverted Triangle | 5 = Apple
  • Bust-to-Hip Ratio
  • Waist-to-Bust Ratio
  • Waist-to-Hip Ratio

💡 Body Shape Categories

  • Code 1 - Hourglass: Bust and hips are relatively similar in size and the waist is substantially smaller.
  • Code 2 - Pear: Hips are noticeably larger than the bust and the waist is smaller than the hips.
  • Code 3 - Rectangle: Bust and hips are relatively similar, but the waist is not substantially smaller.
  • Code 4 - Inverted Triangle: Bust is noticeably larger than the hips.
  • Code 5 - Apple: The waist is relatively close to the bust measurement.

💡 How to Measure Your Body

  • Use a flexible measuring tape.
  • Measure the bust around the fullest part of the bust.
  • Measure the waist around your natural waist.
  • Measure the hips around the fullest part of the hips and buttocks.
  • Keep the tape level and comfortably snug without pulling it tightly.
  • Use the same unit for all three measurements.

💡 Understanding the Hourglass Shape

  • The bust and hips are relatively similar in circumference.
  • The waist is substantially smaller than both the bust and hips.
  • The classification is based on proportions rather than total body size.

💡 Understanding the Pear Shape

  • The hips are noticeably larger than the bust.
  • The waist is generally smaller than the hip measurement.
  • The category describes body proportions and does not indicate health or body composition.

💡 Understanding the Rectangle Shape

  • The bust and hips are relatively similar in size.
  • The waist is not dramatically smaller than the bust and hips.
  • The overall measurements therefore have a relatively straight proportion.

💡 Understanding the Inverted Triangle Shape

  • The bust is noticeably larger than the hips.
  • The waist may still be smaller than the bust.
  • The classification describes the relative proportions of the three measurements.

💡 Understanding the Apple Shape

  • The waist measurement is relatively close to the bust measurement.
  • The waist does not show the pronounced reduction associated with an hourglass classification.
  • This category describes proportions and is not a measure of abdominal fat or health.

💡 Body Shape and Clothing

  • Body-shape categories can be used as an optional starting point for clothing and styling ideas.
  • There is no single correct way to dress for a particular body shape.
  • Comfort, personal preference, garment fit, fabric and design are also important.
  • Your body shape does not determine what clothing you should or should not wear.

💡 Limitations of This Calculator

  • Body-shape categories are simplified descriptive classifications.
  • The calculator uses only bust, waist and hip measurements.
  • It does not account for height, shoulder width, bone structure, posture or muscle distribution.
  • Small differences in measurement can change the classification when proportions are close to a threshold.
  • The result should therefore be treated as an approximate classification.

💡 Important Disclaimer

  • This calculator is for informational and general styling purposes only.
  • It is not a medical or health assessment.
  • The classifications are simplified descriptions of body proportions.
  • The result should not be used to judge health, fitness, attractiveness or body value.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is a women body shape calculator?

A women body shape calculator estimates general body proportions by comparing bust, waist and hip measurements.

What measurements are needed?

You need your bust, waist and hip circumferences. Enter all three measurements using the same unit, such as centimetres.

What body shapes does this calculator identify?

This calculator uses five descriptive categories: Hourglass, Pear, Rectangle, Inverted Triangle and Apple.

What is an hourglass body shape?

An hourglass classification generally means the bust and hips are relatively similar in size while the waist is substantially smaller.

What is a pear body shape?

A pear classification generally means the hips are noticeably larger than the bust and the waist is smaller than the hips.

What is a rectangle body shape?

A rectangle classification generally means the bust and hips are relatively similar while the waist is not substantially smaller.

What is an inverted triangle body shape?

An inverted triangle classification generally means the bust is noticeably larger than the hips.

What is an apple body shape?

An apple classification in this calculator means the waist measurement is relatively close to the bust measurement.

Can body shape change over time?

Yes. Body proportions can change with age, weight changes, pregnancy, muscle development and other factors.

Is body shape related to body weight?

Body shape describes proportions rather than total body weight. People with different weights can have similar proportions, and people with similar weights can have different proportions.

Is body shape a measure of health?

No. A body-shape classification describes proportions and should not be interpreted as a measure of health, fitness or body composition.

How accurate is this body shape calculator?

It provides an approximate classification based on the measurements entered. Measurement technique and small differences in proportions can affect the result.

Does height affect body shape?

Height can affect how proportions appear visually, but this calculator does not use height. It classifies proportions from bust, waist and hip measurements.

Can I use this calculator for clothing and styling?

Yes. The result can be used as a general styling reference, but personal preference, comfort and garment fit are also important.

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