๐ Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Enter your waist and hip circumference measurements to calculate your Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR), a commonly used indicator of abdominal obesity, and see a risk category based on sex-specific thresholds. It's a useful complement to BMI, which doesn't capture how body fat is distributed.
How to use
- Select your sex.
- Enter your waist circumference (cm), measured at the level of your navel.
- Enter your hip circumference (cm), measured at the widest part of your hips โ the ratio and risk category are calculated automatically.
FAQ
What is the waist-to-hip ratio?
It's your waist circumference divided by your hip circumference. A higher ratio indicates a tendency toward abdominal ("apple-shaped") fat storage, which is used as one indicator of risk for lifestyle-related diseases.
Why do the risk thresholds differ by sex?
Fat distribution patterns differ physiologically between men and women, so organizations like the WHO define separate thresholds for each sex.
Should I prioritize WHR or BMI?
BMI reflects overall body size based on height and weight, while WHR reflects fat distribution (a tendency toward visceral fat accumulation). Checking both together gives a more complete picture of health risk.