The calculator will determine the waist-to-hip ratio by measuring the circumference ratio between your waist and hips.
The waist to hip ratio calculator calculates the waist-hip ratio, which is a measure of body fat distribution and can be used to assess health risks and other weight-related conditions.
Recent studies reported that there is a strong correlation between a person’s waist-hip and the risk of heart attack.
Unlike your BMI (Body Mass Index), which determines the ratio of your weight to your height, WHR calculates the ratio of your waist circumference to your hip circumference. WHR determines how much fat is stored on your waist, hips, and buttocks.
This is calculated by dividing the waist measurement by the hip measurement. The ratio is often used as an indicator of overall health, with lower values generally associated with lower risk of certain health conditions.
WHR is important measurement as it is a good indicator of visceral fat. A fat which resides in the abdominal area is linked more closely to chronic diseases like coronary heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.
People who carry more weight around their midsection (Referred to as an apple-shaped body) are at higher risk for heart disease, and people who carry more of the weight in their thighs and hips (Referred to as a pear-shaped body) are at low health risks. Even if your Body Mass Index is within normal range, your risk for disease may be increased.
Your physician can calculate your waist to hip ratio, or you can determine it yourself by follow the given steps. Here's how.
Female | Male | Health Risk |
---|---|---|
0.80 or lower | 0.95 or lower | Low health risk |
0.81 to 0.84 | 0.96 to 1.0 | Moderate risk |
0.85 or higher | 1.0 or higher | High risk |
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