Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) Calculator

A superior predictor of heart disease and diabetes compared to BMI alone by measuring abdominal fat distribution.

How Waist-to-Hip Ratio Works & Scientific Formula

Our online Waist-to-Hip Ratio uses clinically validated physiological formulas for high accuracy. Formula: WHR = Waist Circumference / Hip Circumference.

Scientific Formula & Calculation Logic

This calculator executes clinical formulas recognized in medical and physiological literature:


                        WHR = Waist Circumference / Hip Circumference.

Reference Ranges & Health Categories

Category / Classification	Reference Value / Range	Health Interpretation
• Men: Low Risk (< 0.90)	< 0.90	Pear / athletic shape
• Men: Moderate Risk	0.90 – 0.99	Moderate visceral fat
• Men: High Risk (≥ 1.0)	≥ 1.0	Apple shape / high cardio risk
• Women: Low Risk (< 0.80)	< 0.80	Hourglass / pear shape
• Women: Moderate Risk	0.80 – 0.84	Moderate visceral fat
• Women: High Risk (≥ 0.85)	≥ 0.85	Apple shape / elevated risk

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why is WHR better than BMI for heart risk? ▾

Visceral fat stored around internal organs (abdominal fat) produces inflammatory cytokines that increase heart disease and type 2 diabetes risk.

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