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Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator

Body shape and health risk.

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Results
Waist to hip ratio
0.863
Risk level
Low
Body shape
Pear
Healthy threshold
Below 0.90
Waist for healthy ratio
91.8 cm

Quick answer

Waist to hip ratio above 0.90 in men or 0.85 in women indicates abdominal obesity and higher cardiometabolic risk.

WHR = Waist ÷ Hip

How to use the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator

  1. 1Measure your waist at the narrowest point.
  2. 2Measure hips at the widest point.
  3. 3Enter both in the same unit.

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with:

Inputs

  • Waist88 cm
  • Hip102 cm
  • SexMale

Results

  • Waist to hip ratio0.863
  • Risk levelLow
  • Body shapePear
  • Healthy thresholdBelow 0.90
  • Waist for healthy ratio91.8 cm

Frequently asked questions

Is WHR better than BMI?

For cardiovascular risk it often predicts better because it captures fat location.

When should I measure?

In the morning, standing relaxed, after exhaling normally.

About this calculator

Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.