You can use both centimeters and inches to record the measurement since our body type calculator supports both with a flip of a switch. Rectangle a rectangle is a woman whose body shape means having waist measurements that are less than 9 inches smaller. Place the tape measure around your torso at its narrowest spot. Place the tape measure around the widest area of the hips that is the area where the curve of your hips is most marked. Measurement ofthe widest part of hip where the curve is most prominent get to know your actual body shape by answering our mens body shape and womens body shape quiz. Some have a protruding tummy which makes this portion the widest part of their body some thicker thighs.
Accuracy to the nearest half inch or within 1 cm should be sufficient. Typically the narrowest part of your waist will be immediately above your belly button. The 5 main female body types are as follows. It is not the widest part of the body as most people generally think of a hipthe hip is measured at 7 8 inches from the waist which is the narrowest part of your torso. Waist hip ratio whr is defined as the ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference. Triangle aka pear hips wider than bust defined bust but not waist proportionately slim arms and shoulders weight.
What is my body shape. Measure your hips at the widest point below your waist while keeping your feet together for an accurate measurement. It will help you know what to wear various fitness tips and diet plans for each body shape.