WHR Calculator

Calculate your Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) to assess your metabolic health risks and body fat distribution according to WHO guidelines.

📏 How to Measure Correctly

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Waist: Measure around the narrowest part of your torso, usually just above the belly button. Keep the tape parallel to the floor and don't pull too tight.
2
Hip: Measure around the widest part of your hips and buttocks. Keep the tape parallel to the floor.
3
Tips: Measure in underwear or tight-fitting clothes. Take measurements after exhaling normally. Repeat 2-3 times for accuracy.

📋 Basic Information

Age helps provide more specific health risk assessment.

📐 Body Measurements

Measure at the narrowest part of your torso.
Measure at the widest part of your hips.
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Normal
Your waist-to-hip ratio indicates normal health risk.

WHO Health Risk Categories

Men

Low Risk WHR < 0.90
Moderate Risk WHR 0.90 - 0.99
High Risk WHR ≥ 1.00

Women

Low Risk WHR < 0.80
Moderate Risk WHR 0.80 - 0.84
High Risk WHR ≥ 0.85

Understanding WHR

Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) is a key indicator of body fat distribution and metabolic health risk, recognized by the World Health Organization as a predictor of cardiovascular disease.

🍎 Body Shape Indicator

WHR helps identify whether you have an "apple" shape (higher WHR, more abdominal fat) or "pear" shape (lower WHR, more hip/thigh fat). Apple shapes carry higher health risks.

❤️ Cardiovascular Risk

Higher WHR is strongly associated with increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and metabolic syndrome. Abdominal fat is more metabolically active and harmful than hip fat.

🩺 Medical Significance

WHR is used by healthcare professionals worldwide to assess health risks. It's often more predictive of health outcomes than BMI alone, especially for cardiovascular disease.

💪 Improving Your WHR

Reduce waist circumference through cardiovascular exercise, strength training, and a healthy diet. Focus on reducing overall body fat percentage, especially visceral abdominal fat.