Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator

Evaluate your central obesity and metabolic health risks quickly and accurately.

Cardio Risk

Easy Measure

Platform Capabilities

WHR: Beyond Body Weight

Learn how fat distribution impacts your health risks, regardless of your overall BMI.

WHR Formula

$\text{WHR} = \frac{\text{Waist Circumference}}{\text{Hip Circumference}}$
Key Principle:Measures body fat distribution rather than overall mass.

Central Obesity Risk

A high WHR indicates central adiposity (apple shape), meaning more fat is stored around internal organs (visceral fat), which is strongly linked to Type 2 diabetes and stroke risk.

WHR vs. BMI

WHR is often considered superior to BMI for assessing metabolic risk because it focuses directly on the location of fat storage, which is a major health risk factor.

WHO Guidelines

Low Risk (Men): $\text{WHR} \le 0.90$
Low Risk (Women): $\text{WHR} \le 0.85$

Health Metrics

Explore Related Body Metrics

Pair your WHR result with BMI or BMR calculations for a complete picture of your metabolic health.

Steps to Calorie Calculator

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Get clarity on how to measure WHR, what the results mean, and its comparison to BMI.

Still need help?

Our support team is always available to listen to your feedback or answer questions.

Contact Support

The Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) is a simple health metric calculated by dividing your waist circumference by your hip circumference using matching units.

WHR is a strong indicator of central adiposity, which is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke by assessing fat distribution around vital organs.

Measure your waist around the narrowest point just above the belly button, and your hips at the widest part of the buttocks, keeping the tape parallel to the floor.