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Enter Measurements
Measure at the narrowest point, just above the navel.
Measure at the widest point of the buttocks/hips.
Your Result
Moderate Cardiovascular Risk
Your ratio is in the moderate-risk range. Increasing aerobic activity and reducing processed foods can help improve your ratio.
WHO Reference Ranges
How to measure: For waist, stand relaxed and measure around the narrowest part of your torso, just above the belly button. For hips, measure around the widest part of your hips and buttocks. This calculator uses WHO (World Health Organization) reference ranges. WHR is one of several health markers — always consult a healthcare professional for a full assessment.
The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a simple, proven measure of body fat distribution and cardiovascular health risk. By dividing your waist circumference by your hip circumference, you get a number that reveals how much abdominal fat you carry. Our free WHR calculator applies WHO reference ranges to instantly show your health risk category — low, moderate, high, or very high — for both men and women.
According to the World Health Organization, a healthy WHR is below 0.90 for men and below 0.80 for women. Values above 1.00 (men) or 0.85 (women) indicate high cardiovascular and metabolic risk.
Measure your waist at the narrowest point of your torso, just above the belly button, while standing relaxed. Measure your hips at the widest point of your buttocks. Use a flexible tape measure and keep it level and snug but not tight.
Men and women naturally store fat differently. Women tend to carry more subcutaneous fat around the hips and thighs, so the threshold values are lower. Using sex-specific ranges gives a more accurate picture of metabolic health risk.
WHR and BMI measure different things. BMI uses height and weight but ignores where fat is stored. WHR specifically captures central (abdominal) obesity, which is a stronger independent predictor of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. Using both together gives the most complete picture.