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Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator

Calculate waist-to-hip ratio and compare it with WHO guidance.

cm
cm

Results

Waist-to-hip ratio
0.76
WHO guidance
Low risk

📊 Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator chart

How the waist-to-hip ratio changes as the waist varies. The orange dot marks your current value.

What is the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator?

Calculate waist-to-hip ratio and compare it with WHO guidance. Our health and fitness calculators use validated, published equations — such as Mifflin-St Jeor for metabolic rate and the U.S. Navy method for body fat — to give you a solid starting point for training and nutrition.

Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator – free online health tool illustration
Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator — free, exact and private.

How to use the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator

  1. Enter your sex, your waist, your hip.
  2. Results update automatically as you type; you can also press Calculate.
  3. Read the output: waist-to-hip ratio, who guidance.
  4. Use the 📊 chart to see the result visually, then copy or share it.

Formula and method

WHR = Waist ÷ Hip

Worked example

With sex = Female, waist = 76 cm, hip = 100 cm, the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator returns waist-to-hip ratio: 0.76; who guidance: Low risk.

Tips for better results

  • Equations estimate population averages; your individual numbers may differ.
  • Track trends over weeks rather than reacting to a single reading.
  • Pair calculators with professional guidance for medical conditions, pregnancy or major diet changes.

⚠️ This tool provides general information and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator do?

Calculate waist-to-hip ratio and compare it with WHO guidance.

How is it calculated?

The Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator uses this method: WHR = Waist ÷ Hip.

Can you show an example?

With sex = Female, waist = 76 cm, hip = 100 cm, the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator returns waist-to-hip ratio: 0.76; who guidance: Low risk.

Is the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator accurate?

It uses standard published formulas and is tested against known values, but results are estimates for guidance. This tool provides general information and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.

Is this tool free and private?

Yes — the Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator is completely free with no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser, so the values you enter are never uploaded to our servers.

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