Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator
Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), a key indicator of health risk related to excess abdominal fat.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio
0.850
Waist-to-Hip Ratio vs Waist Circumference
Fórmula
## Waist-to-Hip Ratio **WHR = Waist Circumference / Hip Circumference** ### Health Risk Categories | Gender | Low Risk | Moderate Risk | High Risk | |---|---|---|---| | Male | < 0.90 | 0.90 - 0.99 | 1.0+ | | Female | < 0.80 | 0.80 - 0.84 | 0.85+ | WHR is considered a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than BMI alone.
Ejemplo Resuelto
A person with a 34-inch waist and 40-inch hips.
- 01WHR = 34 / 40 = 0.850
Preguntas Frecuentes
What is a healthy waist-to-hip ratio?
For men, below 0.90 is low risk. For women, below 0.80 is low risk. Higher ratios indicate more abdominal fat and increased health risk.
How do I measure my waist and hips?
Measure your waist at the narrowest point (usually at the navel). Measure your hips at the widest point of your buttocks.
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