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Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator

Compare your waist and hip size using the WHO cut-offs.

For everyoneWeight & body compositionv1.0.0

Your measurements

Sex

Measure midway between the lowest rib and the top of the hip bone, after breathing out.

Measure around the widest part of the buttocks.

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Your result will appear here

Enter your measurements, then press Calculate.

Methodology

WHO waist–hip ratio cut-offs (2008)

ratio = waist ÷ hip; cut-off ≥ 0.90 (men), ≥ 0.85 (women)

The WHO expert consultation defined substantially increased risk of metabolic complications at a ratio of 0.90 or more in men and 0.85 or more in women.

Who it is for
Adults aged 18 and over.
Version
1.0.0

Worked example: how to calculate waist-to-hip ratio

Inputs

Sex
Male
Waist circumference
95 cm
Hip circumference
100 cm

Result

Waist-to-hip ratio
0.95

At or above 0.9: substantially increased metabolic risk (WHO)

Calculation:

95/100 = 0.95

An illustration with sample values, worked out with the same method the tool above uses.

Limitations

  • Cut-offs may differ between populations.
  • Not for pregnancy or children.

References

  1. World Health Organization. Waist circumference and waist–hip ratio: report of a WHO expert consultation, Geneva, 8–11 December 2008. Geneva: WHO; 2011. https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/44583

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