Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator

Check your waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratio and the health risk band they fall into.

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Inputs

Formula

  • WHR = waist / hip
  • WHtR = waist / height (keep under 0.5)

Where fat sits matters as much as how much there is. Abdominal fat carries more cardiovascular risk than fat on the hips, so WHR adds information BMI misses. A simple rule: keep your waist under half your height.

Step-by-step calculation

  1. 1

    WHR

    waist / hip

    0.87

  2. 2

    WHtR

    waist / height

    0.49

Frequently asked questions

What does the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator do?

Check your waist-to-hip and waist-to-height ratio and the health risk band they fall into. The Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator on OneCalcApp returns the result instantly as you type, together with the formula and the substituted values.

How do I use the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator?

Enter your values in the input fields, choose the relevant units or options, and the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator recalculates automatically. You can copy, print or export the result.

Is the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator free to use?

Yes. The Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator is completely free, needs no sign-up and has no usage limit on OneCalcApp.

How accurate is the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator?

It uses the standard formula WHR = waist / hip and full double-precision arithmetic, so results match a manual calculation to the displayed number of digits.

Does the Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator work on mobile and offline?

Yes. The Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator runs entirely in your browser on phones, tablets and desktops, and your inputs never leave your device.

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