Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator | Calculate Your WHR

Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator

Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio to assess potential health risks associated with body fat distribution.

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Understanding Your Waist to Hip Ratio

What is WHR?

Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a measurement used to determine if a person has a healthy body fat distribution. It's calculated by dividing your waist circumference by your hip circumference.

Health Risk Categories

Gender Low Risk Moderate Risk High Risk
Female ≤ 0.80 0.81 - 0.85 > 0.85
Male ≤ 0.95 0.96 - 1.0 > 1.0

How to Measure

  1. Waist: Measure around your waist at the narrowest point, usually just above your belly button
  2. Hips: Measure around the widest part of your buttocks
  3. Keep the tape measure level and snug, but not tight
  4. Take measurements while standing straight