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Body Type Calculator

Body Type Calculator works from the inputs you provide and returns height-to-wrist ratio, under entered thresholds. Use the calculation panel to explore a scenario, then check the formula and limitations before applying the result.

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Your inputs

Minimum: 1e-06 · Maximum: 300
Minimum: 1e-06
Minimum: 0
Minimum: 0

Your results

Enter your values and calculate to see the result.

This calculator is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Formula and calculation method

Height-to-wrist ratio = height / wrist circumference, using the same length unit.

Descriptive anthropometric ratio using editable thresholds. It is not a scientifically validated somatotype diagnosis or a predictor of metabolism.

How to use body type calculator

  1. Set Measurement system by choosing the option that matches your calculation.
  2. Set Height (cm or inches). The example below uses 175.
  3. Set Wrist circumference (cm or inches). The example below uses 16.
  4. Set User-selected small-frame ratio threshold. The example below uses 11.
  5. Set User-selected large-frame ratio threshold. The example below uses 10.
  6. Select Calculate to update the result. Reset restores the illustrated inputs. Copy, print or download your own result if you need a record.

Worked example

Example inputs
Measurement system
Metric (kg, cm)
Height (cm or inches)
175
Wrist circumference (cm or inches)
16
User-selected small-frame ratio threshold
11
User-selected large-frame ratio threshold
10
Height-to-wrist ratio
10.9375
Under entered thresholds
Medium-frame descriptor

Inputs and results explained

Body Type Calculator takes 5 inputs. Fill each one using the same units and conventions, then select Calculate.

  • Measurement system: choose one of 2 options, such as Metric (kg, cm), Imperial (lb, inches).
  • Height (cm or inches): a number from 1e-06 to 300. The worked example uses 175.
  • Wrist circumference (cm or inches): a number of 1e-06 or more. The worked example uses 16.
  • User-selected small-frame ratio threshold: a number of 0 or more. The worked example uses 11.
  • User-selected large-frame ratio threshold: a number of 0 or more. The worked example uses 10.

The result panel reports Height-to-wrist ratio and Under entered thresholds, so you can see the whole outcome rather than a single figure.

Factors affecting your result

Descriptive anthropometric ratio using editable thresholds. It is not a scientifically validated somatotype diagnosis or a predictor of metabolism.

Changing measurement system changes the scenario being evaluated. Adjust one input at a time when comparing results, keep a copy of the assumptions, and compare values using the same unit and period. A precise arithmetic result does not make an uncertain assumption precise.

Frequently asked questions

How does the body type calculator work?

Height-to-wrist ratio = height / wrist circumference, using the same length unit.

What inputs does Body Type Calculator need?

Enter measurement system, height (cm or inches), wrist circumference (cm or inches), user-selected small-frame ratio threshold, user-selected large-frame ratio threshold. Choose values that correspond to the same situation and measurement convention.

How should I interpret the body type calculator result?

Descriptive anthropometric ratio using editable thresholds. It is not a scientifically validated somatotype diagnosis or a predictor of metabolism.

Are my body type calculator inputs uploaded?

No. The calculation runs in this browser. Favorites, recent tool names, theme and formatting preferences may be saved locally, but calculation inputs are not sent to a calculation server or stored by this website. Shared links do not include entered values.

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