Body Shape Calculator
Determine your physical body shape proportions and analyze Waist-to-Hip health ratios.
Morphology Results
Estimated Body Shape
Hourglass
Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR)
0.74
WHR Health Category
Low Risk
How Body Shape Proportions Are Categorized
Body shapes are classified based on specific mathematical differentials between the chest (bust), middle trunk (waist), and pelvis (hips). The standard criteria utilized in the fashion design industry are:
- Hourglass: Bust and hips are roughly equal (difference within 1 inch), and the waist is at least 8 inches smaller than the bust and 10 inches smaller than the hips.
- Pear (Triangle): Hips are significantly larger than the bust (by 3.6 inches or more), and the waist is relatively narrow.
- Rectangle: Bust, waist, and hips are relatively uniform (waist is less than 9 inches smaller than bust/hips).
- Inverted Triangle: Bust is significantly larger than the hips (by 3.6 inches or more).
- Spoon: Hips are larger than the bust (by 2 inches or more), the waist is distinct, but the hip-to-waist ratio is less pronounced than a Pear shape.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) Health Index
While fashion shape looks at silhouette, medical science uses the Waist-to-Hip Ratio to assess visceral fat distribution. A higher ratio indicates abdominal fat storage, which correlates to higher cardiovascular risks.
| Risk Category | Females WHR | Males WHR |
|---|---|---|
| Low Risk | Below 0.80 | Below 0.90 |
| Moderate Risk | 0.80 to 0.85 | 0.90 to 0.95 |
| High Risk | Above 0.85 | Above 0.95 |