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Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR) Calculator
Calculate your Waist-Hip Ratio to assess health risks and body fat distribution patterns.
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WHR is calculated by dividing your waist circumference by your hip circumference to assess health risks.
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WHR is calculated by dividing your waist circumference by your hip circumference to assess health risks.
About WHR
Formula
WHR = Waist ÷ Hip
Health Risk Categories
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Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) Calculator for Health Professionals
Assess central fat distribution and cardiometabolic risk using the Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR), a simple yet powerful clinical screening tool.
Understanding WHR in Clinical Practice
The Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) is a valuable anthropometric measure used to estimate abdominal fat distribution, which is closely associated with cardiovascular and metabolic risk.
Unlike BMI, WHR focuses on the pattern of fat accumulation rather than overall body mass, making it particularly useful in identifying patients with higher central obesity risk.
For healthcare and nutrition professionals, WHR is an easy, low-cost screening tool that complements BMI and body fat percentage in clinical assessments.
How to Use This WHR Calculator
Measure the patient's waist circumference at the narrowest point between the ribs and iliac crest, in centimeters.
Measure the patient's hip circumference at the widest part of the buttocks, in centimeters.
Select the patient's sex.
Click Calculate to get the WHR value.
Review the WHR category to guide further counseling or risk evaluation.
WHR Risk Categories
| Sex | Normal | Moderate Risk | High Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | <0.90 | 0.90 – 0.99 | ≥1.00 |
| Female | <0.80 | 0.80 – 0.84 | ≥0.85 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is WHR important?
WHR reflects central fat accumulation, which is more strongly linked to cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome than total body weight alone.
What is a healthy WHR?
For most adults, a WHR below 0.90 for men and below 0.80 for women indicates lower risk of cardiometabolic complications.
How often should WHR be monitored?
It can be reassessed at each consultation or quarterly for patients undergoing weight management or lifestyle interventions.
Is WHR more accurate than BMI?
WHR does not replace BMI but complements it by revealing fat distribution patterns that BMI cannot capture.
Scientific References
World Health Organization. 'Waist Circumference and Waist-Hip Ratio: Report of a WHO Expert Consultation.' Geneva, 2008.
Després JP. 'Body fat distribution and risk of cardiovascular disease: an update.' Circulation, 2012.
Ross R, et al. 'Importance of assessing both fitness and fatness in predicting mortality.' Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2016.