Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Quick answer: Enter waist and hip measurements to calculate your waist-to-hip ratio and health risk level.
Your waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) measures fat distribution and is a strong predictor of cardiovascular disease risk. The World Health Organization classifies risk by gender: men with WHR > 0.90 and women with WHR > 0.85 are at substantially increased risk.
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Last reviewed: April 2026Report an error
Waist-to-Hip Ratio
0.85
WHR: 0.85 — Moderate risk. Ideal maximum for male: 0.9.
Your WHR
0.85
Health Risk
Moderate
Ideal max: 0.9
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How to Use This WHR Calculator
- 1Measure your waist at the narrowest point (above the belly button, below the ribs).
- 2Measure your hips at the widest point (around the buttocks).
- 3Enter both measurements in inches.
- 4Select your gender.
- 5Read your WHR and health risk classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
- WHO guidelines: Men: low risk < 0.85, moderate 0.85–0.90, high > 0.90. Women: low risk < 0.75, moderate 0.75–0.85, high > 0.85. WHR is a better cardiovascular risk predictor than BMI alone.
- Both have value. BMI measures overall weight relative to height. WHR specifically measures abdominal fat distribution, which is more directly linked to metabolic disease risk.
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