Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator

Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator

The calculator will determine the waist-to-hip ratio by measuring the circumference ratio between your waist and hips.

Gender:

Waist Circumference:

Hip Circumference:

Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) Calculator

The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) calculator measures the ratio of your waist circumference to your hip circumference. It helps assess body fat distribution and health risks, particularly related to heart disease, diabetes, and other weight-related conditions.

What is Waist-to-Hip Ratio?

"The waist-to-hip ratio is a dimensionless measurement comparing the waist to the hips."

WHR differs from BMI (Body Mass Index), which measures weight relative to height. WHR specifically indicates how fat is distributed around your waist, hips, and buttocks. Research shows that higher WHR is linked to greater risk of heart attacks and other metabolic diseases.

waist to hip ratio

Waist-to-Hip Ratio Formula:

Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) = Waist Measurement / Hip Measurement = W / H

Lower WHR values generally indicate lower health risks, while higher ratios suggest higher risk of chronic diseases.

Why Is Waist-to-Hip Ratio Important?

WHR is a strong indicator of visceral fat, which resides in the abdominal area. Abdominal fat is linked more closely to chronic diseases like coronary heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.

Apple-shaped body: Fat stored around the midsection → higher health risk
Pear-shaped body: Fat stored around hips/thighs → lower health risk

Even if your BMI is normal, a high WHR can still indicate elevated disease risk.

How to Use This Calculator

Select your gender
Enter waist circumference
Enter hip circumference
Click "Calculate" – the calculator shows your WHR and associated health risk

How to Measure Waist and Hips Ratio Manually

Stand up straight and exhale naturally
Measure around your waist at the level of your belly button
Measure around the widest part of your hips
Calculate WHR by dividing waist circumference by hip circumference

Waist-to-Hip Ratio Health Risk Chart

Female	Male	Health Risk
0.80 or lower	0.95 or lower	Low health risk
0.81 to 0.84	0.96 to 1.0	Moderate risk
0.85 or higher	1.0 or higher	High risk