General information only
The body type calculator gives an approximate classification of body shape based on three measurements you provide. It is intended for general information and for practical uses such as understanding clothing fit.
Not medical or health advice
The calculator does not diagnose, treat or assess any medical condition, and it does not determine whether a person is healthy. Body shape categories are not measures of health, fitness or body composition. If you have questions or concerns about your health, weight or body, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional.
Limitations of the method
- The categories are simplified descriptions, and many people fall between them.
- Results depend on how and where measurements are taken.
- The thresholds are adapted from apparel research and are conventions for sorting measurements, not scientific or medical standards.
- Other calculators and methods may give a different result for the same measurements.
No professional relationship
Using this website does not create any professional relationship. The website is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the authors of the research it cites or any organization.
More information
See our Terms and Conditions for the full terms of use, and the method section on the homepage for how results are calculated.