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    Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator

    Calculate waist-to-hip ratio and optional waist-to-height ratio with metric or US measurements, screening ranges, and measurement cautions.

    Waist-to-hip ratio is a screening measure of body-size distribution. It does not diagnose disease or directly measure visceral fat.

    Calculate WHR And Optional WHtR

    Waist-to-hip ratio compares waist circumference with hip circumference. The optional waist-to-height ratio compares waist size with height and can add context for central adiposity screening.

    Waist-to-hip ratio. Use the same units for both measurements.

    Optional waist-to-height ratio.

    How To Interpret The Result

    WHR and WHtR are screening tools. They do not diagnose disease or directly measure visceral fat, and their meaning depends on age, sex, ethnicity, BMI, blood pressure, glucose, lipids, pregnancy status, and medical history.

    Screening only
    Use the output as one body-measurement signal. Discuss high or changing values with a healthcare professional when other risk factors are present.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Sources and References

    Calculations are based on the listed reference sources. Links open in a new tab.

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