Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Assess fat distribution and health risk from two tape measurements.
Waist-to-hip ratio
0.85
Low risk (WHO)
WHO risk threshold
0.90 (men)
Shape matters, not just size
Fat stored around the abdomen (apple shape) is metabolically more harmful than fat at the hips (pear shape). WHO flags elevated risk above a 0.90 ratio for men and 0.85 for women — thresholds that predict cardiovascular disease independently of BMI.
Any unit works
It's a pure ratio, so centimeters or inches both work — just measure both sites the same way: waist at the narrowest point (or navel), hips at the widest part of the buttocks, tape level, standing relaxed.
Frequently asked questions
- How does the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator work?
- Assess fat distribution and health risk from two tape measurements.
- Is the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator free to use?
- Yes. The Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no account or sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
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