Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) Calculator

What is Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) Calculator?

Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) is an epidemiological anthropometric indicator used to evaluate body fat distribution, distinguishing abdominal android (apple-shaped) visceral adiposity from lower-body gynoid (pear-shaped) fat storage. Our Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator determines your exact WHR score and relative metabolic risk classification in accordance with World Health Organization guidelines in client-side memory.

Designed for accuracy, speed, and privacy, this tool runs entirely on your local device with zero network latency.

How to Use the Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) Calculator

1. 1
   Select your Biological Sex and measurement unit system (Metric centimeters or Imperial inches).
2. 2
   Measure your Waist Circumference at the narrowest point between the lower ribs and iliac crest (or navel).
3. 3
   Measure your Hip Circumference at the widest horizontal point around the buttocks.
4. 4
   Review your calculated WHR decimal score, body fat distribution shape (Pear vs Apple), and WHO health risk category.

Formula & Calculation Logic

Calculates the dimensionless ratio of waist to hip dimensions. Per WHO criteria, values ≥0.90 for men and ≥0.85 for women indicate elevated visceral fat accumulation and associated cardiovascular and metabolic risk.