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BWH measurements are normally written in the order Bust – Waist – Hips. Therefore, 34-26-36 means a 34-inch bust, 26-inch waist and 36-inch hips when the measurements are recorded in inches.

The same notation can also be used with centimeters. A sequence such as 92-71-97 cm represents a 92 cm bust, 71 cm waist and 97 cm hips.

The Bust Waist Hip Measurements Calculator makes this comparison easier because you do not need to calculate each ratio manually.

The numbers 31-24-33 mean a bust measurement of 31 inches, a waist of 24 inches and hips measuring 33 inches.

The waist-to-hip ratio in this example is approximately 0.73. Bust and hips are also relatively close in size, while the waist is smaller than both measurements.

You can enter measurements such as 31-24-33 directly into the Bust Waist Hip Measurements Calculator above rather than calculating each relationship manually.

A 24-inch waist and 38-inch hip measurement produce a waist-to-hip ratio of approximately 0.63. This simply describes the relationship between the waist and hips.

It does not by itself determine overall body shape because bust and shoulder measurements can also affect body proportions.

BWH measurements can provide useful clues about body proportions. A smaller waist compared with the bust and hips may indicate greater waist definition, while wider hips relative to the bust can suggest lower-body-dominant proportions.

However, bust waist hip measurements do not include shoulder width. That measurement can be important when distinguishing body shapes such as inverted triangle, rectangle and hourglass.

For a fuller classification, use our Body Shape Calculator .

Use a flexible measuring tape and keep it approximately level around the body. Avoid pulling the tape excessively tight or allowing it to hang loosely.

Bust is measured around the fullest part of the bust, waist around the chosen waist reference point, and hips around the fullest part of the lower body.

For full step-by-step instructions, visit our How to Measure Bust Waist and Hips guide.

Bust, waist and hip circumferences are examples of body measurements used to describe human dimensions. Anthropometry is the broader field concerned with quantitative measurements of the human body.

The Bust Waist Hip Measurements Calculator uses a small subset of these measurements specifically to compare torso proportions.

For broader instructions on taking body measurements, see our Body Measurements Guide .

The Bust Waist Hip Measurements Calculator can work with either inches or centimeters. The important rule is to keep all three BWH measurements in the same unit.

One inch equals exactly 2.54 centimeters. Therefore, converting every BWH measurement consistently does not change the ratios between bust, waist and hips.

The mathematical ratios calculated by the Bust Waist Hip Measurements Calculator are straightforward. The largest source of variation is usually the accuracy of the measurements entered.

Tape position, posture, bulky clothing, inconsistent tension and mixing measurement units can all change the result.

For better consistency, take measurements using the same method and under similar conditions whenever you compare results over time.

Bust waist hip measurements are commonly used when discussing female body proportions because they provide a quick comparison of upper torso, waist and lower body.

If you want to use your BWH measurements as part of a dedicated female body-type calculation, visit the Female Body Type Calculator .

You can also compare common female shapes using our Body Type Chart for Women .

Numerical ratios can tell you how measurements compare, but some users find a visual representation easier to understand.

After using the Bust Waist Hip Measurements Calculator, you can enter additional measurements into the Body Shape Visualizer to see a simplified visual interpretation of your body proportions.

No. A BWH sequence such as 36-28-38 describes body dimensions and proportions. It does not by itself determine health, fitness, body composition or medical status.

Waist-to-hip ratio is also used in health research, but medical interpretation is different from using a Bust Waist Hip Measurements Calculator for general body-proportion comparison.