Body Shape Calculator

Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Body Shape Calculator

This guide provides detailed instructions on using the Body Shape Calculator to assess your body shape based on key measurements. Follow the steps below to enter your information and interpret the results.

Step 1: Gather the Required Measurements

Before using the calculator, ensure you have the following measurements readily available:

• Height (cm): Your total height from head to toe.
• Bust/Chest Circumference (cm): The circumference around the fullest part of your bust or chest.
• Waist Circumference (cm): The circumference around the narrowest part of your waist.
• Hip Circumference (cm): The circumference around the fullest part of your hips.
• Shoulder Width (cm): The horizontal distance across your shoulders.

Step 2: Select Your Gender

Choose your gender from the available options:

• Female
• Male

This selection is crucial as it affects the calculation of your body shape.

Step 3: Enter Your Measurements

Input your measurements into the respective fields with adherence to the following guidelines:

• Height (cm): Must be between 120 and 250 cm.
• Bust/Chest Circumference (cm): Must be between 60 and 180 cm.
• Waist Circumference (cm): Must be between 50 and 160 cm.
• Hip Circumference (cm): Must be between 70 and 180 cm.
• Shoulder Width (cm): Must be between 30 and 100 cm.

Ensure accuracy, as precise inputs produce more reliable results.

Step 4: Review the Calculated Results

After inputting your measurements and selecting your gender, the calculator will compute the following:

• Waist-to-Hip Ratio: Indicative of body proportion.
• Waist-to-Bust Ratio: Offers insights into upper body proportions.
• Shoulder-to-Waist Ratio: Highlights the relative width of shoulders to waist.

These ratios help in understanding how different parts of your body are proportioned.

Step 5: Understand Your Body Shape and Description

Based on the ratios calculated, the tool will provide a body shape categorization, such as:

• Hourglass
• Rectangle
• Apple
• Pear
• V-Shape
• Oval
• Triangle

Additionally, a descriptive summary helps explain your body shape’s characteristics. For instance:

• Hourglass: Well-proportioned figure with a defined waist.
• Pear: Fuller lower body with a defined waist.

Review this information to better understand your unique body shape.