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Body Type Calculator

Estimate a clothing-oriented body-shape category and waist-to-hip ratio.

ResultEstimated clothing body-shape category: hourglass

Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.73.

Body-shape categories are subjective fashion descriptors, not health diagnoses or ideals.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter bust, waist, high-hip, and hip circumferences in inches.
  2. Review the live result and use Copy result when you need to share it.

How the calculation works

Published clothing-shape thresholds compare circumference differences and the high-hip-to-waist ratio.

Formula

Published clothing-shape thresholds compare circumference differences and the high-hip-to-waist ratio.

Step-by-step calculation

  1. Enter bust, waist, high-hip, and hip circumferences in inches.
  2. Published clothing-shape thresholds compare circumference differences and the high-hip-to-waist ratio.
  3. Check the displayed result, then copy it if needed.

Worked example

Measurements 36, 27, 35, and 37 inches produce a fashion category and waist-to-hip ratio.

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Frequently asked questions

Does this tool send my inputs anywhere?

No. The interactive calculation runs in your browser and this site does not submit tool inputs to a backend.

How should I use the result?

Check that the entered units and values match your situation, especially around dates, breaks, and rounding.

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