Overview
What Is Waist-to-Hip Ratio?
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is your waist circumference divided by your hip circumference, used as a general indicator of body fat distribution.
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Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is your waist circumference divided by your hip circumference, used as a general indicator of body fat distribution.
Useful as a general reference point alongside other health measurements like BMI.
Input your waist circumference.
Input your hip circumference.
The result updates automatically.
General guidelines suggest below 0.85 for women and below 0.90 for men, though individual health context matters.
Measure at the narrowest point, typically at the navel, without holding your breath.
Measure at the widest point around your hips and buttocks.
It's used as a general indicator of body fat distribution, which some research links to certain health risk patterns.
No, they measure different things - BMI relates weight to height; WHR relates waist to hip circumference.
Many health assessments consider multiple measures together for a fuller picture, rather than relying on just one.
Yes, healthy ranges are typically presented differently for men and women due to natural body composition differences.
No, this is a general estimation tool - consult a healthcare provider for personalized health assessment.
No, calculations happen entirely in your browser.
Yes, completely free with no sign-up required.