Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
WHR = waist ÷ hip with illustrative WHO-style elevated cues by sex. Click any i for detail.
Measurements
Waist (in)
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Waist
Narrowest waist or at navel — be consistent. |
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Hip (in)
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Hip
Widest hip/buttocks circumference. |
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Sex
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Sex
WHO-style high-risk cues differ by sex. |
How to use this calculator
- Measure waist and hip with the same units.
- Choose sex for the illustrative threshold.
- Read WHR.
- Treat thresholds as teaching cues, not a diagnosis.
Results explained
Waist-to-hip ratio is a simple central-adiposity index. Illustrative elevated cues often cited are >0.90 for men and >0.85 for women (WHO-style). Measurement site and population matter.
Quick reference: WHR
WHR = waist / hip.
| Item | Detail |
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| Men elevated cue | > 0.90 |
| Women elevated cue | > 0.85 |
| Units | Any, as long as matched |
| Vs BMI | Different information |
Educational anthropometry — not a clinical diagnosis.
How the estimate is built
WHR = waist ÷ hip.
Example scenario
34 in waist / 40 in hip → WHR 0.85.
FAQ
Where exactly to measure?
Pick a protocol (navel vs narrowest) and stick to it.
Metric cm?
Fine — ratio is unitless.
Athletes?
Muscular hips can change interpretation.
See BRI too?
Body Roundness Index uses height + waist.