Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator

Estimate your risk category based on how your waist and hip measurements compare — a marker of body fat distribution.

Sex

Male Female

WHO risk thresholds differ by sex due to typical differences in fat distribution.

Unit

cm inches

Waist circumference

Measure at the narrowest point, usually just above the belly button.

Hip circumference

Measure around the widest point of your hips/buttocks.

Waist-to-hip ratio

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Risk category scale

This is a general guide based on World Health Organization reference ranges, not medical advice.