How to Use This Calculator
- Measure your shoulder width: Measure across the broadest part of your shoulders, keeping the tape measure parallel to the floor.
- Measure your waist circumference: Wrap the tape measure around your waist at its narrowest point, usually just above the hip bones.
- Enter your measurements in the appropriate fields in inches or centimeters (保持单位一致).
- Click the "Calculate" button to compute your Shoulder to Waist Ratio and body shape classification.
Understanding the Results
The Shoulder to Waist Ratio (SWR) is calculated as:
SWR = Shoulder Width / Waist Circumference
This ratio helps categorize body types:
- Hourglass (Classic Feminine): SWR less than 0.75 - Balanced shoulder and hip measurements with visible waist definition.
- Inverted Triangle (Broad-Shouldered): SWR between 0.75 and 0.85 - Wider shoulders than hips with little to no waist definition.
- Rectangle (Straight): SWR greater than 0.85 - Similar shoulder and hip measurements with little to no waist definition.
Applications of Shoulder to Waist Ratio
The Shoulder to Waist Ratio is commonly used in:
- Fashion design to determine clothing sizes and styles
- Body analysis to categorize body types
- Personal fitness and body transformation tracking
- Comparing different body shapes across populations
Note: This calculator provides general body shape classifications and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.