Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
A simple ratio that reveals a lot.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
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What This Calculator Does
The Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator measures body fat distribution by dividing waist circumference by hip circumference. A higher ratio signals more abdominal fat, which correlates strongly with cardiovascular and metabolic risk independent of BMI.
How It Works
Measure your waist at the navel and hips at the widest point of the buttocks. Divide waist by hips. The WHO classifies risk for men at 0.90 or above and women at 0.85 or above.
Example
A man with a 94 cm waist and 96 cm hips has a WHR of 0.98, placing him in the high-risk category.
Formula
WHR = Waist / HipReading the Results
Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Below 0.80 (women) or 0.90 (men) = low risk. 0.80-0.85 (women) or 0.90-1.0 (men) = moderate risk. Above 0.85 (women) or 1.0 (men) = high risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a healthy waist-to-hip ratio?
The WHO defines low risk as below 0.90 for men and below 0.85 for women. Higher values signal more abdominal fat and greater health risk.
Is WHR better than BMI?
WHR captures fat distribution, which BMI does not. Two people with the same BMI can have very different risk profiles depending on where they carry fat.
How do I measure my waist correctly?
Wrap the tape around your bare abdomen at the level of the navel, after a gentle exhale. Do not suck in or push out.