📐 Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
Calculate your WHR and see cardiovascular risk using WHO guidelines.
📐 WHR
Formula
Waist ÷ Hip
At narrowest and widest points
WHO thresholds
♂ > 0.90 / ♀ > 0.85
Higher ratios indicate greater risk
WHR is useful because it focuses on fat distribution. Central fat around the abdomen is generally more metabolically harmful than fat stored elsewhere.
⚖️ WHO Categories
💡 Reduce Waist
- ✓Cut refined carbs and sugar
- ✓Aim for regular cardio each week
- ✓Reduce alcohol intake
- ✓Manage stress and sleep
- ✓Increase fibre intake
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Why WHR Matters
WHR helps show where body fat is distributed. Fat stored around the abdomen is generally associated with greater cardiovascular and metabolic risk than fat stored around the hips and thighs.
How to Measure
Measure your waist at its narrowest point and your hips at their widest point. Stand relaxed, keep the tape level, and avoid pulling it too tightly. Taking two or three readings and averaging them improves accuracy.
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