CaloriWaist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) Calculator
Measure your body shape and assess health risks related to fat distribution.
WHR Guide
What is WHR?
Waist-to-Hip Ratio compares the circumference of your waist to your hips. It indicates where your body stores fat and is linked to health risks.
WHO Health Risk Categories
For Men:
- Below 0.9: Low health risk ✓
- 0.9 - 1.0: Moderate risk
- Above 1.0: High risk
For Women:
- Below 0.8: Low health risk ✓
- 0.8 - 0.85: Moderate risk
- Above 0.85: High risk
Body Shapes
- Apple shape: Higher WHR, more fat around middle
- Pear shape: Lower WHR, more fat around hips
Apple shapes have higher cardiovascular risk than pear shapes.
How to Measure
Measure waist at narrowest point (usually belly button level). Measure hips at widest point around buttocks.