Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator
This "Waist to Hip Ratio" Calculator is designed to help you get a sense of whether your level of fat and its distribution is a potential health concern.
To calculate your WHR, simply
input your waist measurement in centimetres
into the first box below, then enter
your hip measurement in centimetres
into the second box below and press the
calculate button.
Your WHR will then be automatically
displayed in the third box below and
you can compare this result with the
table below the calculate button to
see what general category you fit into.
Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator:
Your waist to hip ratio is:
Waist to Hip Ratio Chart:
| Male | Female | Health Risk |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 or below | 0.80 or below | Low Risk |
| 0.96 to 1.0 | 0.81 to 0.85 | Moderate Risk |
| 1.0+ | 0.85+ | High Risk |
Important Notes
Our health is not only affected
by how much body fat we have,
but also by where most of the
fat is located on our body.
People who carry most of their
excess fat in their hips
and buttocks have roughly a pear
body shape, while people who
carry fat around the
abdomen have more of an apple
body shape .
Those of us with apple shaped
bodies are generally considered
to have an increased risk
of experiencing health
problems associated with obesity,
such as diabetes, coronary heart
disease and high blood pressure.
While our general body shape
is genetically determined we
can take special care to keep
our weight at a healthy level,
eat nutritiously, exercise as
appropriate, and maintain other
healthy lifestyle habits.
As long as we minimize
excess weight, having an
apple shaped body or a pear shaped
body doesn't put us at special
risk - it's just one of those
things to keep in mind. Even
pear shaped people should take
particular care to keep their
weight within normal limits,
to avoid the health problems
associated with obesity.
While the WHR can be useful
in providing a guide (especially
when used in combination with other
guides like the BMI), it is just
that, a guide. Whatever your WHR
and BMI, it is always best to talk
to your doctor to see if you are
at an increased risk for disease
and if you should lose or gain weight.
And remember, physical activity and good nutritional habits are key factors in leading a healthy lifestyle and reducing risk for disease.
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