Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Waist-to-hip ratio divides waist circumference by hip circumference. Higher ratios are associated with more abdominal fat in population studies. Measure waist at the narrowest point (or at the navel) and hips at the widest point.
Waist-to-hip ratio0.8
Not medical advice.
Formula
WHR = waist ÷ hip (same units).
How to use this calculator
- Measure waist and hips with a tape.
- Enter both in centimeters.
- Divide waist by hip.
Examples
80 / 100
A 80 cm waist and 100 cm hip give WHR = 0.80.
FAQ
What is a typical WHR?+
WHO has published different risk cut-offs by sex. Ask a clinician how to interpret your number.
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