Body measurements

We are currently the only site that provides comprehensive information about 8 female body types. Rectangle a rectangle is a woman whose body shape means having waist measurements that are less than 9 inches smaller than the hip or bust measurements. Click on a photo to see all photos of that body size. Pear spoon bell or triangle. This body shape describes a person who typically has waist measurements that are less than 9 inches smaller than the hip or bust measurements. Banana straight or rectangle.

Our algorithms are based on a study of over 6000 women. This is the photographic heightweight chart. Much like you cant exercise your way into being taller you cant tell your body where to store fat. Our calculator determines the ratio between your measurements to determine what the rest of your body most likely looks like. Behold every size and shape of body here in one easy chart. Research has also found that genetic factors can affect your resting metabolic rate.

Generally the dimensions of a persons body are determined based on the circumference of their form at the three key points of the hips waist and bust. To measure your three inflection points as they are known all you need is a tape measure. Click on any thumbnail image to load a page showing a full size photograph. So you are not particularly curvy your waist is not well defined and your weight is fairly distributed throughout the bodythis shape of the body is also called as the straight or ruler body. Remember to take all measurements standing upright with a straight back. This body shape describes a person who has broader shoulders and bust than they do hips.

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