Body Type Calculator · Practical guide
What Body Type Am I? Take the Quiz
Four quick questions about how your body actually behaves — no tape measure required.
At a glance
The 60-Second Answer
The quiz asks four questions: are your shoulders wider than your hips, do you gain muscle easily, do you gain fat easily, and which shape describes you — thin and linear, athletic and muscular, or round and soft. Your answers score from -4 to +4: a total of -2 or lower means ectomorph, +2 or higher means endomorph, and anything in between means mesomorph.
Interactive tool
Body Type Calculator
Enter your own values, then compare the result with the examples below.
Results
How the Scoring Works
Each answer adds -1, 0, or +1 to your total. Ectomorph-leaning answers (narrower hips than shoulders, struggling to build muscle, staying lean naturally, thin and linear shape) pull the score negative; endomorph-leaning answers pull it positive. A perfectly mixed set of answers lands at zero — the classic mesomorph middle.
Sample Scenarios
| Answers | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulders wider, gains muscle easily, stays lean, athletic shape | +1 +1 -1 +0 = 1 | Mesomorph |
| Hips wider, struggles to build muscle, stays lean, thin shape | -1 -1 -1 -1 = -4 | Ectomorph |
| Even build, average muscle gain, gains fat easily, round shape | +0 +0 +1 +1 = 2 | Endomorph |
Answer Honestly, Not Aspirationally
The quiz only works if the answers describe your body's actual history, not your current fitness level. A trained endomorph may look athletic today — but if fat has always come on easily and muscle slowly, the honest answers still point endomorph, and the endomorph training advice will serve you better.
Prefer a Measurement?
The calculator also offers a wrist-to-height test that classifies your bone frame with a single measurement. Run both: if the quiz and the wrist test agree, you can be confident in the result; if they differ, you are likely a blend of two types, which describes most people.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the body type quiz take?
Under a minute. There are only four questions, each with three choices, and the result appears instantly with a description and training tips.
What if my quiz result disagrees with my wrist measurement?
You are probably a mixed type. The wrist test measures bone frame while the quiz measures how your body responds to training and food — blends like ecto-mesomorph are more common than pure types.
Can I retake the quiz after training for a year?
Yes, and it is worth doing. Answer based on how your body has historically responded rather than your current shape, but over years of training you may notice your honest answers — and your result — shifting.
Is the quiz result a medical classification?
No. Somatotypes are a coaching framework for tailoring training and nutrition, not a diagnosis. Use the result as practical guidance, not a fixed label.