WAIST/HIP RATIO

Calculating your waist to hip ratio (WHR) is a simple measure to determine if you fall within a healthy weight range. WHR is a good indicator of body shape for men and women. A high WHR (greater than 0,85 for women and greater than 1,0 for men) indicates an apple- or barrel-shaped figure, with a non-existent waistline and a higher risk for heart disease. (Waist circumference for women should not exceed 88 cm; and 102 cm for men.)

WAIST-HIP RATIO CALCULATOR

Your waist	Your hips
in cm	in cm
Gender	Female Male
Your waist-hip ratio is:

A healthy waist hip ration for women is considered to be below 0.8. Borderline cases are between 0.8 and 0.85 but above 0.85 is considered to be unhealthy.

A healthy waist hip ration for men is considered to be below 0.9. Borderline cases are between 0.9 and 1 but above 1 is considered to be unhealthy.