Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and see your health-risk level.
Result
Waist-to-hip ratio
0.85
Risk level
Low risk
How it works
The waist-to-hip ratio divides waist circumference by hip circumference. It describes where fat sits rather than how much there is, distinguishing an "apple" shape, with weight around the middle, from a "pear" shape carrying it lower. That distinction matters medically. Abdominal fat surrounds the organs and is more strongly associated with metabolic risk than fat on the hips and thighs, which is why two people of identical weight can face very different risk profiles. Commonly cited thresholds put increased risk above roughly 0.90 for men and 0.85 for women, though guidance varies between health bodies and populations. Like every single number here, it is a screening signal rather than a diagnosis — worth discussing with a doctor, not worth panicking over.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I measure correctly?
Measure the waist at the narrowest point (around the navel) and the hips at the widest point, without holding your breath.
Why does the ratio matter?
A higher waist-to-hip ratio is linked to a higher risk of heart and metabolic problems.
How does it differ from waist-to-height ratio?
Both look at abdominal fat, but with different references. This one compares waist to hips and captures body shape; waist-to-height compares waist to stature and has a single memorable threshold — keep your waist under half your height.
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