Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator
Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio, a simple indicator of fat distribution.
Where fat sits, not just how much
The waist-to-hip ratio compares your waist measurement to your hips, giving a simple indicator of where your body carries fat — which some research links to health more closely than overall weight. This calculates the ratio from the two measurements.
Enter your waist and hip measurements to see the ratio.
What it suggests, and its limits
Carrying more fat around the middle, reflected in a higher waist-to-hip ratio, is associated in research with greater health risk than carrying it around the hips and thighs — which is why this measure adds something that weight alone misses. But it is a simple screening indicator, not a diagnosis, and accurate measurement matters, since measuring in the wrong place skews the result. It is one signal among many. This is general information, not medical advice; what your ratio means for your health, and what if anything to do about it, is a matter for a qualified professional who can consider your full picture rather than a single number.
Frequently asked questions
Why measure waist-to-hip ratio?
It indicates where you carry fat, and research links more fat around the middle to greater health risk than fat around the hips and thighs.
Is it a diagnosis?
No — it is a simple screening indicator, one signal among many, and depends on measuring in the right place. It is not a verdict on health.
Is this medical advice?
No — it is general information. What your ratio means is best discussed with a qualified professional who can consider your full picture.