Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Compares your waist with your hips to show where you carry weight.
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The formula
ratio = waist ÷ hips
Use the same unit for both.
What to watch out for
The WHO expert consultation of 2008 links a ratio of 0.90 or more in men, and 0.85 or more in women, with a substantially increased risk of metabolic complications. It measures the waist midway between the lowest rib and the top of the hip bone, and the hips at the widest point.
Hip size depends partly on bone structure, so the ratio can mislead when both measurements change together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ratio for an 85 cm waist and 100 cm hips?
0.85. That is below the men’s cut-off and at the women’s.
What are the WHO cut-offs?
0.90 or more for men and 0.85 or more for women.
What waist reaches the cut-off with 100 cm hips?
90 cm for men and 85 cm for women.