Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator — Free WHR & Waist-to-Height Calculator

Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator — Free WHR & Waist-to-Height Calculator. Free waist to hip ratio calculator. Get your WHR, health risk, body shape (apple, pear, avocado), waist circumference risk and waist-to-height ratio in cm or inches — 100% in your browser.

Our waist to hip ratio calculator divides your waist circumference by your hip circumference and instantly tells you what the result means for your health.

Choose male or female, enter your measurements in centimetres or inches, and this WHR calculator shows your ratio, a colour-coded risk category and your body shape — pear, avocado or apple.

A ratio at or above the WHO cut-off (0.90 for men, 0.85 for women) is flagged as substantially increased risk; the 0.05 just below it is marked as borderline, a band this tool adds that is not a WHO category.

If your ratio is not in the low range, it also tells you the waist size you would need to stay below for a low-risk result with your current hips. What is an ideal waist to hip ratio?

The WHO links a WHR of 0.85 or more for women and 0.90 or more for men to substantially increased risk, so a lower ratio is the goal; this calculator treats below 0.80 (women) and below 0.85 (men) as low risk.

The built-in waist to hip ratio chart lists every range for the selected sex and highlights the row you fall into.

Because WHR alone does not capture everything, the tool also rates your waist circumference on its own (94/102 cm for men, 80/88 cm for women) and, if you add your height, works as a waist to height ratio calculator — a WHtR below 0.5 ("keep your waist to less than half your height") is linked to lower cardiometabolic risk.

Combine the results with our BMI Calculator and Body Fat Calculator for a fuller picture.

How to measure waist to hip ratio: measure your waist at the narrowest point (or just above the belly button) after breathing out, and your hips at the widest part of the buttocks, keeping the tape snug but not tight.

Switching units converts the values you already typed, and every calculation runs locally in your browser — your body measurements are never uploaded. Copy a summary of your results or share a link that restores your inputs.

This healthy waist to hip ratio check is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Related tools: Ideal Body Weight Calculator, BMR Calculator, TDEE Calculator and Water Intake Calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate my waist-to-hip ratio?

Select Male or Female and cm or inches, then enter your waist and hip circumference. The WHR (waist divided by hip) updates as you type, with a health risk category, body shape and waist circumference risk. Add your height to also get your waist-to-height ratio.

How should I measure my waist and hips?

Measure your waist midway between your lowest rib and the top of your hip bone after breathing out normally, and your hips around the widest part of your buttocks. Keep the tape snug but not tight, and use the same unit for both.

What is a healthy waist-to-hip ratio?

The WHO cut-off for substantially increased risk is 0.90 or more for men and 0.85 or more for women. This calculator also shows a borderline band just below it, 0.85 to 0.89 for men and 0.80 to 0.84 for women, which is its own addition and not a WHO category. Lower values are shown as low risk.

What do the apple, pear and avocado body shapes mean?

They describe where you carry weight. Pear matches the low-risk range with more weight on the hips, avocado the borderline range, and apple the range at or above the WHO cut-off, where more fat sits around the waist, which is linked to a higher risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

What is the waist-to-height ratio?

It is your waist divided by your height, shown when you fill in the optional Height field. Below 0.40 is labelled slim, 0.40 to 0.49 healthy, 0.50 to 0.59 increased risk and 0.60 or more high risk.

Is the waist-to-hip ratio result a medical diagnosis?

No. The results are estimates for screening only, not medical advice. WHR does not account for muscle mass or pregnancy, so talk to a healthcare professional for a full assessment. Your measurements are processed only in your browser.

How to use this online tool

Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator — Free WHR & Waist-to-Height Calculator is designed for fast browser workflows when you need to format, validate, convert, decode, encode, generate, or inspect data without opening a heavy desktop app. Start with the input field or visible options, review the result, then copy or download the output for the next step.

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When this tool is useful

Use Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator — Free WHR & Waist-to-Height Calculator for repeatable developer tasks, technical documentation, QA checks, quick conversions, debugging, content cleanup, and internal team workflows. The page focuses on clear inputs, immediate feedback, and output that is easy to reuse in code, reports, tickets, emails, or notes.

Practical tips

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