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Body Type Calculator

Find your body shape from bust, waist and hip measurements, along with waist-hip ratio and waist risk for Indian adults.

Formulas last reviewed: September 2026

Disclaimer: Results are general estimates for information and education only. They are not medical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Please talk to a doctor or qualified health professional before making health, diet, exercise or pregnancy decisions.

What is body shape?

Body shape describes how your bust, waist and hips compare. Researchers grouped women's figures into shapes such as hourglass, triangle (pear), inverted triangle and rectangle to help design clothes that fit.

This calculator classifies your shape from four measurements and also gives your waist-hip ratio, a simple indicator of how fat is distributed on your body.

How it is calculated

Waist-hip ratio = waist ÷ hip
Shape rules compare bust − hip, hip − waist and bust − waist (in inches)

Worked example

Bust 92, waist 74, high hip 88, hip 98 cm

Waist-hip ratio
0.76
Waist
74 cm — below the 80 cm Asian cut-off for women
Shape
Bottom hourglass

Waist and health

  • Waist-hip ratio of 0.85 or more (women) or 0.90 or more (men) signals higher health risk (WHO).
  • For Asian Indians, waist ≥ 80 cm (women) or ≥ 90 cm (men) suggests abdominal obesity.
  • Belly fat is linked with diabetes, heart disease and fatty liver.
  • Waist matters more than the shape category for health.

Body shape categories come from clothing research and are not a medical diagnosis or a measure of beauty.

Frequently asked questions

How do I measure my waist and hips?

Use a soft tape while standing relaxed. Waist is the narrowest point (or at the navel), hips the fullest part of the buttocks, and high hip about 18 cm below the waist.

Can men use this calculator?

The shape algorithm was built for women. Men can still use the waist-hip ratio and waist measurement.

Can body shape change?

Weight, muscle, age and hormones change how fat is distributed, so shape can shift. Bone structure does not change.

Is an apple shape unhealthy?

A larger waist with more belly fat carries more metabolic risk than the same weight carried on the hips.