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Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator

Find your waist-to-hip ratio, a common indicator of body fat distribution.

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Waist-to-Hip Ratio

0.80

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How it's calculated

Formula

WHR=WaistHipWHR = \dfrac{Waist}{Hip}
Waist, Hip
— Circumference measurements at the narrowest waist point and widest hip point

What is the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator?

Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) compares waist and hip circumference to indicate how body fat is distributed — higher ratios suggest more abdominal fat, which research associates with higher health risk.

How to use it

  1. 1 Select your gender.
  2. 2 Measure your waist at its narrowest point and enter it.
  3. 3 Measure your hips at their widest point and enter it.

Worked examples

Waist 80cm, hip 100cm

WHR is 0.80.

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Limitations

  • •An indicator, not a diagnosis — consult a healthcare provider for a full health assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly should I measure my waist?

At the narrowest point of your torso, usually just above the belly button — measure hips at the widest point around the buttocks.

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