Body measurements Info

The 5 main female body types are as follows. Measure your hips at the widest point below your waist while keeping your feet together for an accurate measurement. Accuracy to the nearest half inch or within 1 cm should be sufficient. 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. 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. Some have a protruding tummy which makes this portion the widest part of their body some thicker thighs.

Place the tape measure around your torso at its narrowest spot. Triangle aka pear hips wider than bust defined bust but not waist proportionately slim arms and shoulders weight. Typically the narrowest part of your waist will be immediately above your belly button. Place the tape measure around the widest area of the hips that is the area where the curve of your hips is most marked. What is my body shape. 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. It will help you know what to wear various fitness tips and diet plans for each body shape. Waist hip ratio whr is defined as the ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference.