Body Type Calculator (Female Body Shape)

Identify your female body shape — Hourglass, Pear, Apple, Inverted Triangle, or Rectangle — using bust, waist, and hip measurements in inches or centimetres.

Author: Naeem Ullah

•Last Updated: June 20, 2026

Active Calculation FormulaBody Shape = f(Bust in, Waist in, Hips in)

Adjust Variables

Bustin

bust

Min: 0 inMax: 72 in

Waistin

waist

Min: 0 inMax: 54 in

Hipsin

hips

Min: 0 inMax: 74 in

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Your Body Shape—

Hip-to-Waist Ratio0

Bust-to-Hip Difference (in)0

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Knowing your body shape — also called your body type — helps you choose clothing cuts that flatter your proportions, understand how measurements relate to standard sizing, and set realistic fitness goals based on your natural frame. The five classic female body shapes are Hourglass, Pear (Triangle), Apple (Oval), Inverted Triangle, and Rectangle (Straight).

This body type calculator for women uses the fashion-industry standard measurement method: bust (fullest point across the chest), natural waist (narrowest point, typically 1–2 inches above the navel), and hips (fullest point around the seat, usually 7–9 inches below the waist). The calculator evaluates the absolute differences between your measurements — not just ratios — to classify your body shape correctly.

How Body Shape Is Calculated

The classification logic mirrors the methodology used by major fashion retailers and body-measurement studies:

Hourglass: Bust and hips are within 3.6 inches (9 cm) of each other, and both are at least 8 inches (20 cm) larger than the waist. The waist is distinctly defined relative to both bust and hips.
Pear (Triangle): Hips are more than 3.6 inches (9 cm) larger than the bust, and hips are at least 8 inches (20 cm) larger than the waist. Weight and volume are concentrated in the lower body.
Apple (Oval): Waist measurement is within 2 inches (5 cm) of the hips — the waist is not well-defined relative to the hips or bust.
Inverted Triangle: Bust is more than 3.6 inches (9 cm) larger than the hips, and the bust is at least 8 inches (20 cm) larger than the waist. Shoulders and bust are the widest point.
Rectangle (Straight/Banana): All other proportions — bust, waist, and hips are within a moderate range of each other with no sharply defined waist.

To use this female body shape calculator, measure yourself without clothing using a soft tape measure. Stand naturally and take each measurement at the widest point. Enter in inches (Imperial mode) or centimetres (Metric mode). Use the Male Body Type Calculator for male body shape classification, or the Water Intake Calculator to support your hydration and wellness goals.

Mathematical Formula Explanation

Calculated standard benchmarks are based on direct functional dependencies. The primary calculation logic follows this formula:

Body Shape = f(Bust, Waist, Hips) — classified by measurement ratios and differences

When using our reverse-solving system, the unknown parameter is algebraically isolated. For instance, solving for total impressions required derived from an active budget uses the inverted ratio, safeguarding metrics calculations against arbitrary platform fees or roundoffs.

Standard Campaign Scenarios (Step-by-Step)

Review these typical campaign outlines to verify how calculation steps behave under realistic media buying conditions:

Case Scenario 1

Hourglass: 36–27–37

“Classic hourglass proportions — bust and hips are nearly equal (1 inch apart) and both are significantly larger than the waist (9 and 10 inch drops respectively).”

Given Inputs

BUST: 36
WAIST: 27
HIPS: 37

Computed Outputs

BODYTYPE: 1
HIPTOWAISTRATIO: 1.37
BUSTHIPDIFF: -1

Case Scenario 2

Pear (Triangle): 34–26–40

“Pear body shape — hips are 6 inches wider than the bust and 14 inches larger than the waist. The lower body is significantly wider than the upper body.”

Given Inputs

BUST: 34
WAIST: 26
HIPS: 40

Computed Outputs

BODYTYPE: 2
HIPTOWAISTRATIO: 1.54
BUSTHIPDIFF: -6

Case Scenario 3

Inverted Triangle: 38–28–34

“Inverted triangle — bust is 4 inches wider than the hips and 10 inches larger than the waist. Shoulders and bust are the widest point.”

Given Inputs

BUST: 38
WAIST: 28
HIPS: 34

Computed Outputs

BODYTYPE: 4
HIPTOWAISTRATIO: 1.21
BUSTHIPDIFF: 4

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Use a soft tape measure and measure without clothing or in light-fitting clothing. Take three measurements: (1) Bust — wrap the tape around the fullest part of your chest, keeping it level all the way around. (2) Waist — find the narrowest part of your torso, typically 1–2 inches above the navel, and measure there. (3) Hips — stand with feet together and measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat, usually 7–9 inches below the waist. Stand naturally and breathe normally — do not suck in. Record measurements to the nearest quarter-inch or half-centimetre for best accuracy.

The five standard female body shapes are: (1) Hourglass — bust and hips are roughly equal, both significantly wider than the waist, creating a pronounced curve. (2) Pear (Triangle) — hips are noticeably wider than the bust, with weight concentrated in the lower body. (3) Apple (Oval) — the waist is not well-defined relative to the hips, often carrying weight around the midsection. (4) Inverted Triangle — the bust and shoulders are noticeably wider than the hips, tapering downward. (5) Rectangle (Straight/Banana) — bust, waist, and hips are all within a similar range, without a sharply defined waist.

The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is calculated by dividing waist measurement by hip measurement. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers a WHR below 0.80 healthy for women. A WHR between 0.80 and 0.85 is considered moderate risk, and above 0.85 indicates higher cardiovascular risk. Most hourglass and pear body shapes naturally have WHRs below 0.80, while apple shapes tend to have higher WHRs. Note that WHR is a health metric, not a body shape metric — many healthy body types fall across the full WHR range.

The female body type calculator uses measurement differences — not just ratios — to classify body shape. Hourglass requires: |Bust − Hips| < 3.6 inches AND (Bust − Waist) ≥ 8 inches AND (Hips − Waist) ≥ 8 inches. Pear requires: (Hips − Bust) ≥ 3.6 inches AND (Hips − Waist) ≥ 8 inches. Apple requires: Waist ≥ Hips − 2 inches (waist is close to or larger than hips). Inverted Triangle requires: (Bust − Hips) ≥ 3.6 inches AND (Bust − Waist) ≥ 8 inches. Rectangle is the default when none of the above conditions are met.

Yes — body shape is not fixed. Significant weight gain or loss, muscle-building training, pregnancy, hormonal changes (such as menopause), and ageing all alter the distribution of fat and muscle across the body, which can shift your classification from one body type to another. Body shape reflects current measurement proportions, not a permanent biological category. Re-measuring every 3–6 months during an active fitness programme can help you track changes in your proportions.

No — body shape (or body type) describes the external silhouette formed by the distribution of bust, waist, and hip measurements. Body composition, on the other hand, measures the ratio of fat mass to lean mass (muscle, bone, organs). Two people can have the same body shape (e.g., both classified as Rectangle) but have very different body compositions — one may have high lean muscle mass and the other higher fat percentage. Body shape is useful for fashion and fit; body composition is more relevant to health and fitness metrics.

These are common search terms used to find online body shape calculators. 'Body type calc' is shorthand for a body type calculator, while 'calculator net body type calculator' typically refers to tools found on calculator-aggregator websites. This SeeCalc body type calculator for women uses the same standard bust-waist-hip measurement methodology used across all major body shape tools, classifying your shape into one of five categories based on your actual measurement differences.

The standard body shape system (Hourglass, Pear, Apple, Inverted Triangle, Rectangle) is based purely on bust, waist, and hip measurements and focuses on external silhouette proportion. The Kibbe body type system is a more detailed fashion-theory framework created by stylist David Kibbe that categorises people into 13 types (Dramatic, Soft Dramatic, Natural, Soft Natural, Classic, Soft Classic, Gamine, Soft Gamine, Flamboyant Gamine, Romantic, Theatrical Romantic, Flamboyant Natural) based on bone structure, facial features, and body flesh — not just measurements. The measurement-based system used by this calculator is more objective and reproducible; Kibbe typing requires a more qualitative self-assessment.

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