1. What is Waist-to-Hip Ratio?

The waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) is a simple measurement of the waist circumference divided by the hip circumference. It's used as an indicator of health and risk of developing serious health conditions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the waist-to-hip ratio formula:

Where:

• Waist Circumference — Measured at the narrowest point between ribs and hips
• Hip Circumference — Measured at the widest part of the buttocks

Explanation: The ratio compares the circumference of your waist to that of your hips, indicating fat distribution.

3. Importance of Waist-to-Hip Ratio

Details: WHR is a better predictor of cardiovascular health than BMI alone. Higher ratios indicate more abdominal fat, which is associated with higher health risks.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Measure your waist and hip circumference in centimeters. Enter both values to get your ratio. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a healthy waist-to-hip ratio?
A: For men, 0.9 or less is considered healthy. For women, 0.85 or less is healthy. Higher values indicate increased health risks.

Q2: How do I measure my waist and hip circumference?
A: Waist: measure at the narrowest point. Hip: measure at the widest part of your buttocks. Keep the tape measure parallel to the floor.

Q3: Why is WHR important?
A: It helps assess fat distribution. Abdominal fat (higher WHR) is more dangerous than fat stored around the hips.

Q4: Is WHR better than BMI?
A: WHR provides additional information about fat distribution that BMI doesn't. Both are useful for assessing health risks.

Q5: Can I use inches instead of centimeters?
A: The unit doesn't matter as long as both measurements use the same unit, since it's a ratio.