Body Shape Calculator

Your body shape is determined by your bust, waist, and hip measurements and how they relate to each other. Measure around the fullest part of your bust, narrowest part of your waist, and widest part of your hips. Then use our calculator above! The five main shapes are: Hourglass (bust and hips similar, small waist), Pear (hips wider than bust), Apple (bust wider than hips, less defined waist), Inverted Triangle (shoulders/bust wider than hips), and Rectangle (bust, waist, hips all similar).

Yes, absolutely! Your body shape can change with weight loss/gain, aging, pregnancy, menopause, and fitness training. Weight training can build shoulders and create a more hourglass or inverted triangle shape. Weight gain often goes to your natural "problem areas" - hips for pears, waist for apples. However, your basic bone structure (shoulder width, hip width) stays the same, so you'll always have tendencies toward your natural shape.

The Rectangle body shape is the most common, accounting for about 46% of women. Pear/Triangle is second at about 20%, followed by Hourglass at 14%, Apple at 14%, and Inverted Triangle at 8%. But remember - these are just averages! Every body is unique and beautiful, and no shape is "better" than another.

Body shape calculators are generally 70-80% accurate for basic classification. They work best when you measure correctly and honestly. However, many people are a "blend" of two shapes or don't fit perfectly into one category - and that's completely normal! Use the calculator as a guide for clothing and fitness, not a definitive label. Your body is unique!

Yes, body shape can indicate health risks. Apple shapes (weight around the waist) have higher risks for heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome due to visceral fat around organs. Pear shapes (weight in hips/thighs) generally have lower health risks. However, overall body fat percentage, diet, exercise, and genetics matter more than shape alone. You can be healthy at any shape!

There's no "best" body shape for weight loss - everyone can lose weight regardless of shape! However, Apple shapes often lose weight faster initially (belly fat is more metabolically active), while Pear shapes may lose from upper body first before hips/thighs. Rectangle shapes tend to lose weight proportionally. Focus on sustainable habits rather than your shape!

Men typically carry weight in their midsection (Apple/Oval shape most common), while women carry weight in hips/thighs (Pear shape common). Men have broader shoulders naturally due to testosterone, while women have wider hips for childbirth. Male body shapes include: Rectangle, Triangle/Pear, Inverted Triangle, Oval/Round. The same principles apply - dress for your shape and stay healthy!

You can create the appearance of an hourglass through targeted training! Build your shoulders and upper back with weight training (lateral raises, rows, pull-ups) to balance wider hips. Core training can define your waist. However, you can't change your bone structure - hip width and shoulder width are genetic. Focus on being the best version of YOUR shape rather than trying to be a different shape entirely.

Every body shape looks great in jeans - you just need the right fit! Hourglass: High-waisted, curvy fit jeans. Pear: Bootcut or flared jeans to balance hips. Apple: Mid-rise with stretch, straight or wide leg. Rectangle: Skinny or straight with pockets/details to create curves. Inverted Triangle: Boyfriend jeans or wide-leg styles. The key is trying different styles and finding what makes YOU feel confident!

No! While hourglass has been traditionally celebrated in Western culture, beauty standards vary worldwide and change over time. In reality, only ~8% of women naturally have an hourglass shape. Rectangle is most common (46%). Every body shape has advantages: Pear shapes are associated with better health, Athletic shapes excel in sports, Apple shapes often have great legs, Rectangle shapes can wear any trend. YOUR body shape is perfect as it is!