The Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator determines the possibility of health risks and is an indication of whether you have an apple or pear-shaped figure. The waist-to-hip ratio measurement is calculated by dividing the measurement of your waist by your hip measurement. Research from the Institute of Preventative Medicine in Copenhagen has indicated people who have more weight around their waist are referred to as apple-shaped and are subject to more health risks than pear shape-figured people, who have more weight around their hips.

The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a method of determining if you are overweight. The method compares the waist circumference and hip circumference to know how much fat you have in those regions. A waist-to-hip ratio calculator can help in the process. People with additional weight around their waist are at a higher risk of developing health complications like cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes. People with extra weight around their hips are comparatively less likely to develop any serious health issues. This happens because the first category of people are often obese, hampering their health. This is why maintaining a healthy WHR is essential. You can use a hip-to-waist ratio calculator to determine it.

The waist-hip ratio is generally an indicator or measure of health and the risk of developing serious health conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, or Alzheimer's disease. Research shows that people with "apple-shaped" bodies (with more weight around the waist) face more health risks than those with "pear-shaped" bodies who carry more weight around the hips. Check your body shape with our body shape calculator. Waist-hip ratio is used as a measurement of obesity. The WHO states that abdominal obesity is defined as a waist-hip ratio above 0.90 for males and above 0.85 for females or a body mass index (BMI) above 30. Visit our BMI calculator to learn more. Another way of measuring obesity is absolute waist circumference above 40 in (102 cm) in men and above 35 in (88 cm) in women.

According to the WHO's data gathering protocol, we should use a stretch-resistant tape to measure the waist circumference at the midpoint between the last palpable rib and the top of the iliac crest. Hip circumference should be measured around the widest portion of the buttocks, with the tape parallel to the floor. Practically, the measurements are usually taken at the smallest circumference of the natural waist, just above the belly button and the widest part of the buttocks or hip.

Our waist-to-hip ratio calculator is very easy to use. Simply choose your preferred unit of measurement in the fields marked waist circumference and hip circumference. Next, enter your waist and hip circumference. And now you should be able to see your waist-to-hip ratio. Are you interested in learning about the amount of water your body contains? Be sure to check our total body water calculator.