About This Calculator
This calculator helps women determine their body type based on bust, waist, hips, and optionally shoulder measurements. It categorizes body shapes such as hourglass, pear, apple, inverted triangle, and rectangle, providing a quick reference for fashion, fitness, and health goals.
How It Works
- Enter your bust, waist, and hips measurements. You can also include your shoulder measurement for greater accuracy.
- The calculator automatically standardizes units (cm or inches) and evaluates body proportions.
- Based on specific ratio thresholds, your body type is determined and explained.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the common female body types?
The most commonly recognized body types are hourglass, pear, apple, rectangle, and inverted triangle.
How accurate is this calculator?
The results are based on geometric ratios. While helpful, individual perception and posture may also affect visual body shape.
Should I use centimeters or inches?
You can use either. The calculator supports both units and will convert them internally for accurate comparison.