How does the Waist-to-Hip Ratio work?

WHR = Waist circumference / Hip circumference Then: Measure waist at narrowest point (navel level) Then: Measure hips at widest point of buttocks Then: WHO thresholds: men > 0.90 = high risk; women > 0.85 = high risk.

Can you give an example of how to use the Waist-to-Hip Ratio?

Example: Input Male: waist 92cm · hip 100cm gives a result of WHR = 0.92 → high risk (Above 0.90 threshold for men).

Is the Waist-to-Hip Ratio free to use?

Yes — completely free with no registration, download, or subscription required. All calculations happen instantly in your browser.

How accurate is the Waist-to-Hip Ratio?

Our Waist-to-Hip Ratio uses verified mathematical formulas and is accurate to multiple decimal places. Results are calculated in real-time using the same methods used by professionals.

Vitendo

Waist-to-Hip Ratio

📏Waist-to-Hip Ratio

Waist (cm)

Hip (cm)

Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) compares the circumference of the waist to the hips. High WHR indicates central (abdominal/visceral) obesity, which is more strongly associated with cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome than peripheral fat.

Sex	Low risk	Moderate risk	High risk
Male	< 0.90	0.90–0.95	> 0.95
Female	< 0.80	0.80–0.85	> 0.85

⭐

Did You Know?

WHR is a stronger predictor of heart attack risk than BMI. A landmark INTERHEART study (52 countries, 27,000 people) found WHR predicted 20% of heart attack risk independently of all other factors.

References

›Waist-hip ratio — Wikipedia

🔒

100% Bure

Hakuna usajili

✓

Sahihi

Mifumo iliyothibitishwa

⚡

Papo Hapo

Matokeo unapoandika

📱

Tayari kwa Simu

Vifaa vyote

Waist-to-Hip Ratio

📏Waist-to-Hip Ratio

Ni nini Waist-to-Hip Ratio?

Jinsi ya Waist-to-Hip Ratio

Mifano Iliyotatuliwa

WHO risk classification

Mipangilio

📏Waist-to-Hip Ratio