Fat Distribution
Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio and check your risk category using standard thresholds for men and women.
How to Read Your Result
Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) compares waist circumference to hip circumference and reflects how fat is distributed. Carrying more fat around the waist ("apple shape") is linked to higher cardiometabolic risk than fat around the hips ("pear shape").
The WHO links higher risk to WHR above 0.90 in men and 0.85 in women.
Measure waist at the narrowest point and hips at the widest, without compressing.
WHR complements BMI; together they describe weight and fat distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a healthy waist-to-hip ratio?
Risk rises above roughly 0.90 for men and 0.85 for women, according to WHO thresholds.
How do I measure correctly?
Measure the waist at its narrowest point and the hips at their widest, keeping the tape level and snug but not tight.
Is WHR better than BMI?
They measure different things. WHR shows fat distribution; BMI screens weight for height. Use them together.