Waist To Hip Ratio Calculator
Enter your waist and hip measurements to instantly calculate your WHR and see your cardiovascular risk level per WHO guidelines.
Your Measurements
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cm
Enter your measurements and click Calculate.
WHO Risk Thresholds
| Risk Level | Male WHR | Female WHR |
|---|---|---|
| Low Risk | ≤ 0.90 | ≤ 0.80 |
| Moderate Risk | 0.91 – 1.00 | 0.81 – 0.85 |
| High Risk | > 1.00 | > 0.85 |
Summary
Enter your waist and hip measurements to instantly calculate your WHR and see your cardiovascular risk level per WHO guidelines.
How it works
- Select your biological sex (male or female) to apply the correct WHO thresholds.
- Choose your preferred unit of measurement: centimeters or inches.
- Enter your waist circumference measured at the narrowest point of your torso.
- Enter your hip circumference measured at the widest point of your hips.
- Click Calculate to instantly see your WHR value and risk category.
- Review the color-coded risk table to understand where your result falls.
Use cases
- Screen for abdominal obesity and associated cardiovascular disease risk.
- Track changes in body fat distribution during a diet or fitness program.
- Supplement BMI measurements with a shape-based health indicator.
- Use in clinical or wellness settings for patient health assessments.
- Compare results against WHO thresholds for men and women separately.
- Understand whether you carry more weight around your waist (apple shape) vs. hips (pear shape).
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-06-09 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu