About the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Measure where you carry weight. Your waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios are simple indicators of abdominal fat, which is linked to heart disease and diabetes risk.
Key features
- Waist-to-hip ratio
- Waist-to-height ratio
- WHO risk thresholds for men and women
- cm or inches
- How to measure, explained
- Instant results
Measure where you carry weight
BMI doesn't show where fat is stored. Your waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratios are quick, well-researched indicators of abdominal fat, which matters more for health risk.
Risk levels
| Waist-to-hip ratio | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Low risk | Below 0.85 | Below 0.80 |
| Moderate risk | 0.85–0.89 | 0.80–0.84 |
| High risk (WHO) | 0.90 or more | 0.85 or more |
| Waist-to-height ratio | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Below 0.5 | Healthy |
| 0.5–0.59 | Increased risk |
| 0.6 or more | High risk |
Example
A man with an 88 cm waist and 100 cm hips has a ratio of 0.88, moderate risk. At 175 cm tall, his waist-to-height ratio is 0.50.
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BMI calculator, body fat calculator, and lean body mass calculator.
How to use the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
- Enter your numbers in the fields above. Units and options can be changed at any time.
- The result updates instantly as you type; there's no calculate button to press.
- Check the breakdown under the main result for the details behind the number.
- Adjust the inputs to compare scenarios, for example a different rate or term.