Body Shape Calculator
Discover your body shape by entering your bust, waist, and hip measurements below. Understanding your body shape can help you choose clothing that flatters your figure and better understand your proportions.
Understanding Your Body Shape
Body shape classification is a way to categorize the general proportions of a person's body, primarily based on the measurements of their bust, waist, and hips. It's important to remember that these classifications are generalizations and every body is unique. The goal is not to fit into a perfect category, but to understand your proportions better for styling and personal awareness.
How to Take Accurate Measurements:
- Bust: Measure around the fullest part of your bust, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor.
- Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above your belly button. This is your natural waistline.
- Hips: Measure around the fullest part of your hips and buttocks, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor.
Ensure the tape measure is snug but not tight, and that you are standing naturally without sucking in your stomach.
Common Body Shapes Explained:
While there are many variations, here are the most common body shapes identified by this calculator:
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Hourglass:
Characterized by a well-defined waist, with bust and hip measurements that are roughly equal in proportion. This shape is often considered balanced and curvy.
Example: Bust 36″, Waist 26″, Hips 37″
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Rectangle (or Straight):
In this shape, the bust, waist, and hip measurements are fairly similar, with a less defined waistline. The body tends to have a straighter silhouette.
Example: Bust 35″, Waist 30″, Hips 36″
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Pear (or Triangle):
Individuals with a pear shape typically have hips that are significantly wider than their bust. The waist is usually well-defined, and the weight tends to be carried more in the lower body.
Example: Bust 34″, Waist 28″, Hips 40″
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Inverted Triangle:
This shape is characterized by a bust (or shoulders) that is significantly wider than the hips. The body tends to be broader on top and narrower on the bottom.
Example: Bust 38″, Waist 29″, Hips 34″
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Apple:
An apple body shape typically means that the waist measurement is similar to or larger than the bust and hip measurements. Weight tends to be carried around the midsection, with slimmer legs and arms.
Example: Bust 38″, Waist 40″, Hips 38″
Remember, these are just guidelines. The most important thing is to feel comfortable and confident in your own skin!
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function calculateBodyShape() {
var bust = parseFloat(document.getElementById("bustMeasurement").value);
var waist = parseFloat(document.getElementById("waistMeasurement").value);
var hips = parseFloat(document.getElementById("hipMeasurement").value);
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if (isNaN(bust) || isNaN(waist) || isNaN(hips) || bust <= 0 || waist <= 0 || hips = (1 – bustHipsTolerance) * hips && bust <= (1 + bustHipsTolerance) * hips && // Bust and Hips are similar
waist <= waistDefinitionRatio * bust && // Waist is significantly smaller than bust
waist <= waistDefinitionRatio * hips) { // Waist is significantly smaller than hips
shape = "Hourglass";
message = "Your measurements suggest an
Hourglass body shape. You have a well-defined waist with balanced bust and hip measurements.";
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// 2. Inverted Triangle
else if (bust > (1 + bustHipsTolerance) * hips) { // Bust is significantly larger than hips
shape = "Inverted Triangle";
message = "Your measurements suggest an
Inverted Triangle body shape. Your bust is wider than your hips, giving you a broader upper body.";
}
// 3. Pear
else if (hips > (1 + bustHipsTolerance) * bust) { // Hips are significantly larger than bust
shape = "Pear";
message = "Your measurements suggest a
Pear body shape. Your hips are wider than your bust, with a tendency to carry weight in the lower body.";
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// 4. Rectangle
else if (bust >= (1 – bustHipsTolerance) * hips && bust waistDefinitionRatio * bust && // Waist is NOT significantly smaller than bust
waist > waistDefinitionRatio * hips) { // Waist is NOT significantly smaller than hips
shape = "Rectangle";
message = "Your measurements suggest a
Rectangle body shape. Your bust, waist, and hips are relatively similar in proportion, with a less defined waist.";
}
// 5. Apple (catch-all if not fitting other distinct shapes, often implies fuller midsection)
else {
shape = "Apple";
message = "Your measurements suggest an
Apple body shape. Your waist measurement is similar to or larger than your bust and hips, with weight tending to be carried around the midsection.";
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