Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator
Body shape and health risk.
Enter your values
Enter the waist in cm.
Enter the hip in cm.
Choose one of: Male, Female.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- 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.
WHR = Waist ÷ Hip
At a glance
| What it does | Body shape and health risk. |
|---|---|
| Category | Health |
| Inputs needed | Waist, Hip, Sex |
| Main output | Waist to hip ratio |
| Formula | WHR = Waist ÷ Hip |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator
- 1Measure your waist at the narrowest point.
- 2Measure hips at the widest point.
- 3Enter both in the same unit.
Inputs explained
- Waist(cm)
- Enter the waist in cm.
- Hip(cm)
- Enter the hip in cm.
- Sex
- Choose one of: Male, Female.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Waist88 cm
- Hip102 cm
- SexMale
Results
- Waist to hip ratio0.863
- Risk levelLow
- Body shapePear
- Healthy thresholdBelow 0.90
- Waist for healthy ratio91.8 cm
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.
What do I need to enter into the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator?
Just 3 values: waist, hip, sex. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator work out the answer?
Waist to hip ratio above 0.90 in men or 0.85 in women indicates abdominal obesity and higher cardiometabolic risk. It applies the formula WHR = Waist ÷ Hip and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.