Place the tape measure around the widest area of the hips that is the area where the curve of your hips is most marked. Accuracy to the nearest half inch or within 1 cm should be sufficient. 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. 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.
Measure your hips at the widest point below your waist while keeping your feet together for an accurate measurement. Place the tape measure around your torso at its narrowest spot. Typically the narrowest part of your waist will be immediately above your belly button. Waist hip ratio whr is defined as the ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference. 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. Triangle aka pear hips wider than bust defined bust but not waist proportionately slim arms and shoulders weight.
You can use both centimeters and inches to record the measurement since our body type calculator supports both with a flip of a switch. Some have a protruding tummy which makes this portion the widest part of their body some thicker thighs. What is my body shape.