Use this Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator to assess your body fat distribution and identify potential health risks based on your measurements.
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What is Waist-to-Hip Ratio?
Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) is a simple measurement that compares the size of your waist to your hips. It helps assess how body fat is distributed and is often used as an indicator of health risk related to obesity and cardiovascular conditions.
Why does WHR matter?
A higher WHR suggests more fat stored around the abdomen, which is associated with a greater risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. Measuring WHR can provide more insight than BMI alone, especially when evaluating fat distribution.
How is it calculated?
WHR is calculated by dividing the circumference of your waist by that of your hips:
Waist-to-Hip Ratio = Waist circumference ÷ Hip circumference
What are healthy WHR ranges?
According to the World Health Organization:
Men: WHR under 0.90 is considered low risk
Women: WHR under 0.85 is considered low risk
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