Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio and understand your cardiovascular risk.
Waist-to-hip ratio is a screening measure and does not replace medical advice.
Waist-to-hip ratio calculator
Use the same unit for both measurements.
Measure waist with a flexible tape measure.
Measurement technique can change the result.
Waist-to-hip ratio
0.80
Screening measure based on entered body measurements.
Estimated category
Moderate reference range
Waist measurement
80 cm
Hip measurement
100 cm
Profile used
female
Uses standard waist-to-hip ratio formula. Reviewed for arithmetic accuracy. Screening measure only. Does not replace medical or professional health advice.
Personalized interpretation
Your waist-to-hip ratio is 0.80.
This may fall within the moderate reference range reference range for the selected profile.
Waist-to-hip ratio can provide context about body fat distribution, but it does not measure overall health by itself.
Measurement technique, body composition, age, ethnicity, and medical history can affect interpretation.
If you have concerns about waist size or health risk, consider speaking with a qualified healthcare professional.
Waist-to-hip ratio range guide
Lower reference
Female: <0.80
Male: <0.90
Broad adult reference ranges only.
Moderate reference
Female: 0.80–0.84
Male: 0.90–0.99
Broad adult reference ranges only.
Higher reference
Female: 0.85+
Male: 1.00+
Broad adult reference ranges only.
What waist-to-hip ratio means
How to measure waist and hips
Waist-to-hip ratio vs BMI vs waist circumference
WHR
Compares waist size with hip size.
BMI
Compares body weight with height.
Waist circumference
Measures abdominal size directly.
Body fat %
Estimates body composition.
Limitations and healthy context
Waist-to-hip ratio is not a diagnosis, treatment plan, or replacement for professional medical advice.
Trends over time may provide more context than one isolated measurement.
Formula explanation
Waist-to-Hip Ratio = Waist Circumference ÷ Hip CircumferenceWaist and hip must use the same unit. The ratio itself has no unit.
Example 1
Waist: 80 cm
Hips: 100 cm
WHR = 80 ÷ 100 = 0.80
Example 2
Waist: 34 in
Hips: 40 in
WHR = 34 ÷ 40 = 0.85
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