Calculate your WHR to assess body fat distribution and associated health risks.
Quick Answer:A healthy WHR is below 0.90 for men and below 0.80 for women. Enter your measurements to get your personalized results.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio
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The waist-to-hip ratio is endorsed by the World Health Organization as the best measure of abdominal obesity. A 2024 meta-analysis confirmed that WHR outperforms BMI in predicting all-cause mortality. Measure your waist at the narrowest point (usually just above the navel) and hips at the widest point of the buttocks for the most accurate reading. Even small reductions in WHR through regular exercise can significantly lower cardiovascular risk.
For men, a WHR below 0.90 is considered low risk. For women, below 0.80 is low risk. The World Health Organization defines abdominal obesity as WHR above 0.90 for males and above 0.85 for females. A lower ratio generally indicates better cardiovascular health and lower risk of metabolic disease.
Measure your waist at the narrowest point, typically just above the belly button. Measure your hips at the widest point of your buttocks. Use a flexible tape measure, keep it parallel to the floor, and measure against bare skin or thin clothing. Take measurements while standing and breathing normally.
Research consistently shows that WHR is a superior predictor of cardiovascular disease and mortality compared to BMI. This is because WHR accounts for fat distribution, particularly abdominal fat which is metabolically active and linked to inflammation, insulin resistance, and heart disease. BMI cannot distinguish between muscle mass and fat mass.