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Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator

Body shape and health risk.

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Your values

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Results
Waist to hip ratio
0.863
Risk level
Low
Body shape
Pear
Healthy threshold
Below 0.90
Waist for healthy ratio
91.8 cm

Quick answer

Waist to hip ratio above 0.90 in men or 0.85 in women indicates abdominal obesity and higher cardiometabolic risk.

The formula

WHR = Waist ÷ Hip

Worked example

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with.

Inputs

  • Waist88 cm
  • Hip102 cm
  • SexMale

Result

  • Waist to hip ratio0.863
  • Risk levelLow
  • Body shapePear
  • Healthy thresholdBelow 0.90
  • Waist for healthy ratio91.8 cm

How to use the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator

  1. 1Measure your waist at the narrowest point.
  2. 2Measure hips at the widest point.
  3. 3Enter both in the same unit.

Frequently asked questions

Is WHR better than BMI?

For cardiovascular risk it often predicts better because it captures fat location.

When should I measure?

In the morning, standing relaxed, after exhaling normally.

About this calculator

What waist-to-hip ratio shows

Waist-to-hip ratio compares the narrowest part of your waist with the widest part of your hips. A higher ratio means more fat stored around the abdomen, which is linked to higher risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes than fat stored on the hips and thighs.

The World Health Organization uses 0.90 for men and 0.85 for women as thresholds for substantially increased risk.

Example

A woman with an 80 cm waist and 100 cm hips has a ratio of 0.80, below the 0.85 threshold.

Measuring

  • Measure the waist midway between the lowest rib and the top of the hip bone, after breathing out.
  • Measure the hips around the widest part of the buttocks.
  • Keep the tape horizontal and snug, not tight.

Sources

More questions

Is waist-to-hip ratio better than BMI?

It adds information about fat distribution that BMI misses; using both is more informative.

Can I lower my ratio?

Losing abdominal fat through diet and activity lowers waist size and the ratio.