Waist To Hip Ratio Calculator
Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) to assess body fat distribution and health risk.
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How to Use the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
- Select your gender – Choose Female or Male from the dropdown. This determines the risk thresholds used.
- Enter your waist circumference – Type the measurement in centimeters (cm) into the “Waist Circumference” field. Use a positive number (e.g., 80).
- Enter your hip circumference – Type the measurement in centimeters (cm) into the “Hip Circumference” field. Use a positive number (e.g., 100).
- Click “Calculate” – The button will compute your Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) using the formula: WHR = Waist ÷ Hip.
- Read your results – The ratio value and a risk category (Low, Moderate, or High) will appear. The formula used is also shown for reference.
Important notes:
- All measurements must be in centimeters (cm). The calculator does not support inches.
- Only positive numbers are accepted. If you enter zero or leave a field empty, an error will appear.
- Risk categories are based on WHO guidelines: For females, low risk is <0.80, moderate 0.80–0.85, high >0.85. For males, low risk is <0.90, moderate 0.90–0.95, high >0.95.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHR is the ratio of your waist circumference to your hip circumference. It is used to assess body fat distribution and associated health risks.
WHR = Waist circumference / Hip circumference. Both measurements should be taken in the same units (e.g., centimeters).
For women: low risk < 0.80, moderate risk 0.80-0.85, high risk > 0.85. For men: low risk < 0.90, moderate risk 0.90-0.95, high risk > 0.95.
