Free Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator

Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), a key indicator of health risk related to excess abdominal fat.

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Waist-to-Hip Ratio

0.850

Waist-to-Hip Ratio vs Waist Circumference

Waist-to-Hip Ratio

WHR = Waist Circumference / Hip Circumference

Health Risk Categories

GenderLow RiskModerate RiskHigh Risk Male< 0.900.90 - 0.991.0+ Female< 0.800.80 - 0.840.85+

WHR is considered a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than BMI alone.

Example Calculation

A person with a 34-inch waist and 40-inch hips.

  1. 01WHR = 34 / 40 = 0.850

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