Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator

Health

Calculate waist-to-hip ratio, a health indicator for central obesity and cardiovascular risk.

Formula

WHR = Waist Circumference ÷ Hip Circumference
  • Male categories: <0.95 Low, 0.95-1.0 Moderate, >1.0 High
  • Female categories: <0.80 Low, 0.80-0.85 Moderate, >0.85 High
  • WHR indicates central/abdominal fat distribution
  • Higher values = greater visceral fat = higher cardiovascular risk

Example

Inputs
  • Waist Circumference (cm): 80
  • Hip Circumference (cm): 100

Waist 80cm, hip 100cm: WHR = 0.8 (Female Low Risk)

Frequently asked questions

Where do I measure?
Waist at narrowest point (typically navel), hip at widest point of buttocks. Both in relaxed state.
Why WHR vs BMI?
WHR focuses on fat distribution (visceral fat = riskier), while BMI ignores where fat is located.