The waist to hip ratio calculator indicates your probable health risks. It is calculated by measuring the waist circumference (located just above the upper hip bone) and dividing by the hip circumference at its widest part (waist/hip).
Waist Hip Ratio Calculator
Ideal Ratio:
Male
Female
Health Risk
0.95 or below
0.80 or below
Low Risk
0.96 to 1.0
0.81 to 0.85
Moderate Risk
1.0+
0.85+
High Risk
In general, people with more weight around the waist face more health risks than people who carry more weight around their hips.
Note : The results you receive from this tool are not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice in diagnosing a health/lifestyle problem. They are provided to give you an estimate of results based on professionally accepted formulae and algorithms.
