Calculate Waist to Hip Ratio
Waist-Hip Ratio or Waist to Hip ratio is considered as an ideal measure to determine a person's overall health risk. People with high Waist to Hip Ration (WHR) are prone to more health risks than those with low WHR. Waist Hip Ratio is also an indicator of obesity.
A waist to hip ration of 0.7 or less is considered ideal for women.
For men, the ideal WHR is 0.95 or less.
How to calculate Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR)
To calculate your Waist to Hip Ratio, with a measuring tape measure the circumference of your hips at the widest part of your buttocks. Then measure your waist at the smaller circumference of your natural waist, usually just above the belly button. Now divide the waist measurement by your hip measurement.
To find your waist to hip ratio online, enter your waist measurement and your hip measurement in the respective text boxes in the WHR calculator above and hit calculate. The calculator will calculate and display your Waist to Hip ratio.
Important: This Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator tool is intended for information use only. Always consult your doctor for personal medical advice.
