What this calculator does

Waist-to-hip ratio compares waist circumference with hip circumference. It is one simple body measurement used alongside other health information.

Formula used

Waist-to-hip ratio equals waist circumference divided by hip circumference.

How to read the result

A single ratio cannot diagnose health. Measurement technique, body shape and medical context all matter.

Assumptions

  • Uses the same unit for waist and hips.
  • Shows broad reference notes only.
  • Not a medical diagnosis.

Sources and checks

Source links are included so you can check important formulas, thresholds and assumptions.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I measure?

Measure waist around the narrowest point or around the navel consistently, and hips around the widest point.