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Male Body Shape Estimator

Identify your male body geometry (Trapezoid, Inverted Triangle, Rectangle) and receive tailored advice for suits and fitness goals.

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About

Fit is the single most important aspect of style, yet most men buy clothing that fights their natural geometry rather than complementing it. This calculator determines your body archetype-Trapezoid, Inverted Triangle, Rectangle, Triangle, or Oval-based on the structural relationship between your shoulders, waist, and hips.

Understanding your shape is not just about fashion; it dictates the biomechanical focus required in the gym. For instance, a Triangle shape requires deltoid isolation to widen the upper frame, whereas a Rectangle benefits from narrowing the waist visually through latissimus dorsi development. This tool provides immediate, actionable data for both your tailor and your trainer.

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Formulas

The estimation relies on the differential between shoulder circumference (Cs), waist circumference (Cw), and hip circumference (Ch).

Ratio = Cs - CwCw

We analyze the delta (Δ) between these circumferences to categorize the frame into one of the five primary Euclidean shapes used in standard tailoring.

Reference Data

Body ArchetypeGeometric RatioTailoring StrategyTraining Priority
TrapezoidShoulders > Waist ≈ HipsStandard fit. Most off-the-rack suits fit well.Maintain symmetry. Compound movements.
Inverted TriangleShoulders ≫ WaistUnstructured jackets. Taking in the waist significantly.Focus on legs/calves to balance top-heaviness.
RectangleShoulders ≈ Waist ≈ HipsStructured shoulders. Nipped-in jackets to create waist.Hypertrophy for shoulders/lats (V-taper).
TriangleHips > ShouldersSingle-breasted. Vertical stripes to elongate.Aggressive upper body bulk. Lean out legs.
OvalWaist > ShouldersVertical lines. Low button stance. Avoid horizontal patterns.Fat loss (HIIT) + Posture correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The shoulders are the "hanger" of the jacket. If the shoulders do not fit, the entire structure of the suit collapses. While a tailor can easily adjust the waist or length, altering the shoulder width is expensive and often structurally impossible. Knowing your shoulder-to-waist ratio helps you choose the right "Drop" (the difference between chest and waist size) off the rack.
Yes, to a degree. While skeletal width is fixed, soft tissue composition is mutable. A "Triangle" shape often results from excess adipose tissue around the waist combined with underdeveloped deltoids. By reducing body fat percentage and prioritizing hypertrophy in the deltoids and lats, you can visually restructure your silhouette to resemble a Trapezoid or Inverted Triangle.
The "Drop" is the mathematical difference between the size of the jacket (chest) and the size of the trousers (waist). A standard suit has a Drop 6 (e.g., Size 40 jacket, Size 34 pant). Athletic builds (Inverted Triangle) often require a Drop 8 or 10, necessitating "separates" or significant tailoring.