Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and health risk category. Free, instant.
How to use this tool
- Enter waist circumference, hip circumference and sex in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your whr and the full breakdown beneath it.
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a simple measure of abdominal obesity. Higher values indicate greater cardiovascular and metabolic risk.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a healthy waist-to-hip ratio?
- WHO guidelines: men should aim for WHR below 0.90, women below 0.85. Values above 1.0 (men) or 0.85 (women) indicate high abdominal obesity risk.
- How do I measure my waist and hip?
- Measure waist at the narrowest point (usually just above the belly button). Measure hips at the widest point around the buttocks.