Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) with this calculator tool. Enter your waist and hip measurements to reflect on your health.
Disclaimer: The results given by this WHR calculator should be used only as a guide and should not replace medical advice. Full disclaimer.
The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a quick and simple way to estimate how body fat is distributed, particularly around the abdomen — an area that surrounds many vital organs and is linked to greater health risks when excess fat accumulates there.
[Image of abdominal fat distribution]To calculate your WHR you simply need to measure your waist and your hips, using a tape measure. In order to get an accurate figure, it is important to make sure you take your measurements in the right place:
The WHO suggests keeping your WHR below certain thresholds to reduce health risks.
| Females | Males | Health Risk |
|---|---|---|
| 0.80 or lower | 0.95 or lower | low risk |
| 0.81 to 0.85 | 0.96 to 1.0 | moderate risk |
| 0.86 or higher | 1.0 or higher | high risk |