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Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator

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Waist to hip ratio compares the circumference of your waist to your hips and is a simple indicator of how fat is distributed around the body. This calculator divides your waist measurement by your hip measurement and reports the ratio along with a category based on World Health Organization thresholds, which differ for men and women. For women a ratio at or below 0.80 is generally considered low risk, while for men the low risk line sits at or below 0.90, with higher numbers grouped into moderate and high categories. Use any unit as long as both measurements match, because the ratio itself has no units. All calculation happens locally in your browser with nothing sent anywhere. This is general information, not a diagnosis, so treat categories as context and discuss any health concerns with a qualified professional.

How to use Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator

  1. Enter your waist measurement.
  2. Enter your hip measurement.
  3. Select your sex.
  4. Read your ratio and its health category.

Frequently asked questions

How is the ratio calculated?

It divides your waist measurement by your hip measurement, so both should be entered in the same units.

What categories does it show?

It maps your ratio to the World Health Organization health risk bands, which differ for men and women.

Where should I measure?

Measure the waist at its narrowest point and the hips at their widest for a consistent ratio.

What is Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator?

Waist to hip ratio compares the circumference of your waist to your hips and is a simple indicator of how fat is distributed around the body. This calculator divides your waist measurement by your hip measurement and reports the ratio along with a category based on World Health Organization thresholds, which differ for men and women.

Is Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator free to use?

Yes. Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.

Does Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator work in a web browser?

Yes. Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator runs in any modern web browser. There is nothing to download or install.

Is my data private with Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator?

Yes. Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator runs entirely on your device in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.