Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
A free Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) Calculator to help you understand your body fat distribution and associated health risks. Simply enter your waist and hip measurements to instantly calculate your WHR, see how it compares to standard health ranges, and learn whether your body shape may indicate a higher risk of conditions like heart disease or diabetes. Fast, accurate, and easy to use.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Calculate your Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) to assess body fat distribution and potential health risks.
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How the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator Works
Follow these simple steps to get accurate results instantly.
Enter Waist Measurement
Measure and enter your waist circumference in centimeters or inches.
Enter Hip Measurement
Measure and enter your hip circumference.
Calculate WHR
The calculator divides waist circumference by hip circumference.
View Health Risk
See your waist-to-hip ratio and associated health risk category.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio Formula
Waist-to-Hip Ratio = Waist Circumference ÷ Hip Circumference
Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) measures body fat distribution by comparing waist size to hip size. Higher ratios may indicate increased health risks related to abdominal fat accumulation.
Example Calculation
Input: Waist: 80 cm, Hip: 100 cm
Output: WHR = 0.80
Common Uses
- • Health Risk Assessment
- • Body Composition Analysis
- • Weight Loss Tracking
- • Fitness Monitoring
- • Obesity Risk Screening
- • Nutrition Planning
- • Personal Health Tracking
- • Lifestyle Management
- • Preventive Healthcare
- • Fitness Goal Setting
Frequently Asked Questions
Verified answers to essential calculation and diagnostic questions.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) compares your waist measurement to your hip measurement and helps assess body fat distribution.
WHR can indicate whether excess body fat is concentrated around the abdomen, which may be associated with increased health risks.
Generally, a WHR below 0.90 for men and below 0.85 for women is considered lower risk.
WHR and BMI measure different aspects of health. WHR focuses on fat distribution, while BMI focuses on weight relative to height.
Regular exercise, healthy eating, and weight management can help reduce waist circumference and improve WHR.
Visceral fat deposits deep within the abdominal cavity around vital organs, secreting inflammatory cytokines and fatty acids into circulation. This significantly increases insulin resistance and cardiovascular strain compared to subcutaneous fat stored beneath the skin.
Written & maintained by Aditya Singh
Aditya Singh is a software engineer and the founder of DevCalc, based in Uttar Pradesh, India. He builds and maintains every calculator on this site, using standard, verified formulas — the same ones used by banks, institutions, and educators — with careful attention to accuracy. Read more about the author →
This calculator is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a qualified healthcare provider for health decisions.