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Mar 12, 2026
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Health, Fitness & Wellness
Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator for Men and Women
WHR = waist ÷ hip; risk bands differ for men and women.
Measure waist-to-hip ratio and common health-risk screening bands. Estimates only—not a diagnosis or prescription.
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Primary result: Waist-to-hip ratio = 0.84. Re-run with optimistic and pessimistic inputs to understand the range—not just a single point.
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Terms & how it works
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Sex (0=F, 1=M)
The “Sex (0=F, 1=M)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.
Waist (in)
The “Waist (in)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.
Hip (in)
The “Hip (in)” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.
How this calculator works
Measure waist-to-hip ratio and common health-risk screening bands. Estimates only—not a diagnosis or prescription. WHR = waist ÷ hip; risk bands differ for men and women. Example: 32 in waist, 38 in hips → WHR 0.84 (moderate risk band for women).
WHR = waist ÷ hip; risk bands differ for men and women.
Example: 32 in waist, 38 in hips → WHR 0.84 (moderate risk band for women).
When to use this Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Common use cases
- Measure waist-to-hip ratio and common health-risk screening bands.
- Sanity-check with this case: 32 in waist, 38 in hips → WHR 0.84 (moderate risk band for women).
- The relationship is: WHR = waist ÷ hip; risk bands differ for men and women.
Localized examples
- Health, Fitness & Wellness: the example on this page uses the same formula as the widget.
What you get
- Fields: Sex (0=F, 1=M), Waist (in), Hip (in)
- WHR = waist ÷ hip; risk bands differ for men and women.
- Example on the page: 32 in waist, 38 in hips → WHR 0.84 (moderate risk band for women).
How to Calculate Waist-to-Hip Ratio Step-by-Step
- 1Enter Sex (0=F, 1=M), Waist (in), Hip (in). Use the values you have, not a catalog average, unless that is all you know.
- 2WHR = waist ÷ hip; risk bands differ for men and women.
- 3Worked case: 32 in waist, 38 in hips → WHR 0.84 (moderate risk band for women).
- 4If this number would change a drug, a diet, or a return-to-play call, take it to a clinician. The page never examined you.
Governing formula
WHR = waist ÷ hip; risk bands differ for men and women.
32 in waist, 38 in hips → WHR 0.84 (moderate risk band for women).
Example: set Sex (0=F, 1=M) = 0, Waist (in) = 32, Hip (in) = 38, then read the result.
Variable definitions
- sex
Sex (0=F, 1=M)
The “Sex (0=F, 1=M)” field. Default 0; typical range 0–1.
- waistIn
Waist (in)
The “Waist (in)” field. Default 32; typical range 20–60.
- hipIn
Hip (in)
The “Hip (in)” field. Default 38; typical range 25–60.
- The formula (WHR = waist ÷ hip; risk bands differ for men and women.) does not see labs, medications, sleep, or injury history. A clinician does.
- Nothing here is uploaded for the calculation itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHR = waist ÷ hip; risk bands differ for men and women.
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Feb 28, 2026
Very usable on mobile. Would love a save/export option later, but the math feels solid.
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