Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Fat distribution and WHO abdominal obesity check. Free, private and instant.
How to use the Waist-to-Hip Ratio
- Pick metric (cm, kg) or imperial (ft, in, lb) units.
- Choose sex: Male or Female.
- Enter waist circumference.
- Enter hip circumference.
- Press Calculate to get an instant result with a colour scale, chart and plain-English explanation.
About the Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Waist-to-hip ratio compares your waist with your hips to show where your body stores fat. More fat around the waist (apple shape) is linked with higher heart and diabetes risk than fat on the hips (pear shape).
Also known as: WHR calculator, waist hip ratio, waist to hip ratio chart, body shape calculator.
Worked example
- Sex: Male
- Waist circumference: 84 cm
- Hip circumference: 98 cm
Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.86 (Low risk). Your ratio is 0.86. The WHO abdominal obesity limit is 0.90 for men, so your risk is low risk.
- Waist: 84.0 cm
- Hip: 98.0 cm
- Body shape: Pear (hip fat)
- WHO limit: 0.90
Formula and cut-offs
WHR = waist circumference / hip circumference. WHO abdominal obesity: 0.90 or more for men and 0.85 or more for women.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I measure waist and hips?
Measure your waist at the narrowest point or just above the navel, and your hips at the widest part of the buttocks, standing relaxed.
What is a healthy waist-to-hip ratio?
Below 0.90 for men and below 0.80 to 0.85 for women is generally considered low risk.
What does an apple or pear shape mean?
An apple shape carries more weight around the waist and gives a higher waist-to-hip ratio. A pear shape carries more on the hips and thighs. Fat around the waist is linked with higher risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
What is the waist-to-hip ratio for a man, a waist circumference of 84 cm and a hip circumference of 98 cm?
Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.86 (Low risk). Your ratio is 0.86. The WHO abdominal obesity limit is 0.90 for men, so your risk is low risk. Enter your own numbers above for a personal result.
Sources and references
- WHO - Waist circumference and waist-hip ratio: report of a WHO expert consultation
- World Health Organization - Obesity and overweight fact sheet
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