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Apple body shape
“Apple” usually describes more upper-body or midsection prominence with a comparatively slimmer lower half. BodyTypeCalc uses repeatable measurement ratios so you can get a clearer, explainable result.
How to measure for the “apple” pattern
- Focus on waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). A relatively larger waist often matches the “midsection-focused” description.
- If your shoulders/bust are clearly wider than hips, people often describe this as top-heavy (close to inverted triangle / top hourglass).
- Trends beat one-off readings: track waist and WHR changes over time for a more reliable signal.
Closest categories inside BodyTypeCalc
“Apple” is not a single measurable category; it usually lands near one of these depending on shoulders/bust vs hips and waist ratios.