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Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator

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Calculates the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), a simple measurement that provides an indication of body fat distribution and associated health risks.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Waist Circumference, Hip Circumference, and Gender in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Waist-to-Hip Ratio and Health Risk in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Average Male

Waist Circumference: 95 cm; Hip Circumference: 105 cm; Gender: Male

Waist-to-Hip Ratio: 0.9047619048; Health Risk: Moderate Risk

Average Female

Waist Circumference: 85 cm; Hip Circumference: 100 cm; Gender: Female

Waist-to-Hip Ratio: 0.85; Health Risk: Moderate Risk

Healthy Male

Waist Circumference: 75 cm; Hip Circumference: 95 cm; Gender: Male

Waist-to-Hip Ratio: 0.7894736842; Health Risk: Low Risk

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.