Assess your body's fat distribution and potential health risks with this simple and effective tool based on WHO guidelines.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) is a measurement used to assess fat distribution. It helps determine if you store more fat around your abdomen (an "apple" shape) versus your hips (a "pear" shape). Storing more fat around the abdomen is linked to a higher risk of developing conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
| Gender | Low Risk | Moderate Risk | High Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | < 0.90 | 0.90 – 0.99 | ≥ 1.0 |
| Women | < 0.80 | 0.80 – 0.89 | ≥ 0.90 |
Reference: World Health Organization (WHO).
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Calculates waist-to-hip ratio from waist and hip circumference measurements.
The calculator divides waist circumference by hip circumference after keeping both measurements in the same unit. The calculation uses waist circumference, hip circumference and sex.
Waist-to-hip ratio is a screening indicator and does not by itself diagnose cardiometabolic disease. Use the number as an estimate and consider professional advice when the result may affect health, treatment, pregnancy, nutrition, exercise safety or another important decision.
