Calculadora de Forma Corporal
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- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
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- Renato Passos, Eng. de Software
Last updated: Apr 18, 2026
Formula
compara razões ombro-cintura-quadril
About this calculator
The Body Shape Calculator is a tool that identifies your body type based on shoulder, waist, and hip measurements. It compares the ratios between these measurements to classify your silhouette into categories such as pear, apple, hourglass, rectangle, or inverted triangle. The calculation is simple: enter the circumference of your shoulders (or bust), waist, and hips in centimeters or inches. The tool then calculates the ratios between these measurements and compares them to established standards to determine your body shape.
Understanding your body shape helps in choosing clothes that flatter your curves, setting fitness goals, and even identifying health risks. For instance, the apple shape (waist wider than hips) is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases. The pear shape (hips wider than shoulders) is common in women and usually linked to lower metabolic risk. Use this calculator whenever you need a starting point for planning your wardrobe or assessing your body composition.
Important precautions: measurements should be accurate, preferably with a flexible tape measure, at the narrowest point of the waist and the widest point of the hips. The shoulder measurement can be replaced by the bust measurement in women. Remember that the classification is a simplification; real bodies may have mixed characteristics. Consult a healthcare professional for detailed body composition assessments and associated risks.
Frequently asked questions
How to correctly measure shoulders, waist, and hips?
Use a flexible tape measure. For shoulders, measure the circumference at the widest part, usually at shoulder height. For waist, measure at the narrowest point, above the navel. For hips, measure at the widest part, usually at the buttocks.
What is the difference between pear and hourglass body shapes?
In the pear shape, hips are significantly wider than shoulders, with a defined waist. In the hourglass, shoulders and hips are similar in measurement, with a waist much narrower than both.
Can body shape change with exercise or diet?
Yes, body shape can change with weight loss or gain and muscle strengthening. However, bone structure and genetic fat distribution influence it, which may limit changes.
Does this calculator replace a medical evaluation?
No. It is an educational and self-awareness tool. For health assessments, such as heart disease risk, consult a doctor or nutritionist.