Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) Calculator
Calculate your Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) and evaluate body fat distribution patterns (android vs gynoid) and cardiometabolic risk.
About Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR)
Waist-to-Hip Ratio assesses body fat distribution, distinguishing between central visceral adiposity (apple-shaped/android) and peripheral subcutaneous storage (pear-shaped/gynoid).
WHO Cardiovascular Risk Cutoffs
- Men: Low Risk: < 0.90 | Moderate: 0.90 to 0.99 | High Risk: ≥ 1.00
- Women: Low Risk: < 0.80 | Moderate: 0.80 to 0.84 | High Risk: ≥ 0.85
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is abdominal visceral fat clinically concerning?
Intra-abdominal visceral fat drains directly into the portal circulation, elevating circulating inflammatory cytokines, free fatty acids, and insulin resistance.
Where should hips be measured?
Measure horizontally around the widest anatomical protrusion of the buttocks.
How does WHR compare to BMI?
Large cohort trials demonstrate WHR provides a stronger independent predictor of cardiovascular mortality and myocardial infarction than BMI.
Can strength training lower WHR?
Yes. Reducing visceral abdominal fat while maintaining or building gluteal musculature improves the ratio.
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- 1Enter your valuesUse the fields above and check the units shown beside each input.
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