How many body shapes are there?

While bodies are all different, there are about eight general body shapes. If you’re wondering what body shape you are, the answer may not be only one type. You might have characteristics from a couple of different types. Using shapes as a reference can be a handy way to visualize general body types.

What are all the body shapes?

So what are these different body types?

• Triangle or “pear”
• Spoon.
• Hourglass.
• Top hourglass.
• Bottom hourglass.
• Inverted triangle or “apple”
• Round or oval.
• Diamond.

What is a pear shape?

The Pear shape is characterized by shoulders and bust that are smaller than the hips and a defined, often high, waist. Usually this shape has proportionally slim shoulders and arms, and a long neck. Pears almost always wear at least one size bigger on the bottom than they do on top.

What body type has wide hips?

Diamond. If you have broader hips than shoulders, a narrow bust, and a fuller waistline, you have what’s called a diamond body shape.

How do you figure out your body shape?

Hips: Start at one hip (below the hip bone) and wrap the tape measure around the largest part of your butt. Now that you have your measurements, you’ll use those numbers to determine your body shape! You’ll notice the equations below allow you to use your bust or shoulder measurements interchangeably.

How do you calculate body size?

There are several ways to calculate your body frame size. One of the simplest is to wrap the thumb and the longest finger of one hand around the wrist of the other hand, being sure to measure at the narrowest point. If your fingers touch or overlap, you’re small framed.

How to determine what body type you are?

A scientific method to figure out your body type is to calculate your waist-to-hip ratio. You only need a tape measure. Measure your health in inches and not so much in pounds. Measure in inches the smallest part of your waist. If you’re overweight and apple-shape, your natural waist may be hidden, so measure one inch above your belly button.

What is the best female body shape?

Hourglass Shape: This is considered as one of the best female body shapes. Where the bust and hips measurements would be almost the same circumference, though the bust can be ‘one inch’ larger than the hips. The waist would be much smaller.