Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator
Calculate your waist to hip ratio with our free Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator. Aligned with World Health Organization (WHO) reference guidelines, it provides context about body-fat distribution. WHR is an anthropometric ratio. It does not directly measure visceral fat or diagnose cardiovascular disease.
Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator
Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator
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Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator & WHR Reference Tool
Calculate your waist to hip ratio with our free Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator. Aligned with World Health Organization (WHO) reference guidelines, it provides context about body-fat distribution. WHR is an anthropometric ratio. It does not directly measure visceral fat or diagnose cardiovascular disease.
WHO Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) Formula Equation
WHR = Waist / HipWHR = Waist Circumference (at narrowest point or navel) / Hip Circumference (at widest point of buttocks)
WHO Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) Reference Categories & Chart
Subcutaneous fat distribution reference window
Moderate abdominal central fat reference window
Higher central fat distribution reference window; additional screening context
| Category / Level | Reference Range / Metric | Reference Context |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Reference Category | Men: < 0.90 | Women: < 0.80 | Subcutaneous fat distribution reference window |
| Moderate Reference Category | Men: 0.90 – 0.99 | Women: 0.80 – 0.84 | Moderate abdominal central fat reference window |
| Higher Reference Category | Men: ≥ 1.00 | Women: ≥ 0.85 | Higher central fat distribution reference window; additional screening context |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator?
The Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator is an anthropometric screening tool that compares your waist measurement to your hip measurement to evaluate body fat distribution and provide context on central fat placement.
How to calculate waist to hip ratio with the WHR formula?
Divide your waist circumference in inches or cm by your hip circumference in the same units. For example, a 32-inch waist divided by a 40-inch hip equals a Waist to Hip Ratio of 0.80.
What is a healthy waist to hip ratio for men and women according to WHO?
According to World Health Organization (WHO) reference guidelines, a ratio below 0.90 for men and below 0.80 for women is standard for lower relative abdominal fat.
Why is waist to hip ratio a useful indicator alongside BMI?
While BMI measures total body mass relative to height, WHR is an anthropometric ratio that provides context about body-fat distribution; it does not directly measure visceral fat or diagnose cardiovascular disease.
How to accurately measure waist and hip circumference for the WHR calculator?
Stand upright and exhale gently. Wrap a flexible tape measure around your waist horizontally at the narrowest point (or at navel level). Measure your hips at the maximum protrusion of your buttocks.
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