Enter your Waist Circumference and Hip Circumference (in either imperial or metric units), select your gender, and this Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator will compute your WHR score along with your health risk category and body shape type — so you know exactly where you stand, not just how you measure.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio
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The waist-hip ratio is an important indicator of health and disease risk. Research shows that people with higher WHR (apple-shaped bodies) face greater risks of diabetes, heart disease, and other health conditions compared to those with lower WHR (pear-shaped bodies).
For waist: measure at the narrowest part, usually just above the belly button. For hips: measure at the widest part of your hips and buttocks. Use a flexible measuring tape, keep it level, and don't pull too tight.
Simply divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement. For example, if your waist is 75 cm and hips are 95 cm, your WHR is 75 ÷ 95 = 0.79.
For women, a WHR below 0.85 is considered low risk, while for men, below 0.90 is ideal. However, these are general guidelines and individual health factors should be considered.
A WHR of 0.85 is at the borderline for women (low to moderate risk) and considered good for men. It's generally healthy, but maintaining a lower ratio through diet and exercise is beneficial.
High waist-hip ratios are linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and certain cancers. The risk increases significantly as WHR rises above healthy thresholds.
Yes, WHR can change with weight loss/gain, exercise, and aging. Regular cardiovascular exercise and strength training can help improve your ratio by reducing waist circumference and maintaining muscle mass.
WHR can be more indicative of health risks than BMI alone because it specifically measures abdominal fat distribution. However, both metrics together provide a more complete picture of health status.