What is Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR)?

WHR is the ratio of your waist circumference to your hip circumference and is used to assess body fat distribution and associated health risks.

How do I measure my waist and hips?

Measure waist at the narrowest point or just above the navel, and hips at the widest point across the buttocks. Use a tape measure snug but not compressing skin.

Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator | Measure WHR & Health Risk

Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator

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Waist Circumference (cm)

Hip Circumference (cm)

Gender (for interpretation)

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About Waist-to-Hip Ratio

What is WHR?

Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) is a simple measurement that divides waist circumference by hip circumference. WHR estimates where your body stores fat — around the abdomen (apple-shaped) or around the hips and thighs (pear-shaped). Central fat (higher WHR) is linked to increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.

How to Measure

Stand upright and breathe normally.
Measure waist at the narrowest point or just above the navel — tape should be snug but not compressing skin.
Measure hips at the widest point across the buttocks.
Use the same units for both measurements (cm or inches).

Interpretation (WHO guidelines — general)

Women: WHR ≤ 0.80 — low risk; 0.81–0.85 — moderate risk; ≥ 0.86 — high risk.
Men: WHR ≤ 0.95 — low risk; 0.96–1.0 — moderate risk; ≥ 1.0 — high risk.
These cutoffs are general; individual risk can vary based on overall health, age, and ethnicity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a high WHR mean? +

A high WHR indicates more abdominal fat relative to hip size, which is associated with higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic conditions.

Is WHR better than BMI? +

WHR and BMI measure different things: BMI estimates overall body mass relative to height, while WHR focuses on fat distribution. WHR can be a better predictor of cardiovascular risk in some populations.

Why Keep AdSense on Health Tools (and How to Build the WHR Calculator)

This page blends a practical waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) calculator with a short, practical guide about keeping AdSense on health calculators and best practices for building a reliable WHR tool. If you run a site with calculators like this, keeping AdSense — thoughtfully placed — supports site costs and ongoing improvements while still delivering user value. Below are considerations and a step-by-step approach for building, styling, and monetizing a WHR calculator responsibly.

1. User experience should come first

When you place ads on health pages, prioritize readability and usability. The calculator must be immediately available: inputs visible, clear labels for units, and a simple call-to-action button. Ads should not obscure the calculator, especially on mobile. Use responsive ad units (like the one included above) and reserve ad slots for logical breaks (above the fold small, mid-content medium, and near footer). A good layout keeps the tool accessible and makes readers comfortable engaging with your page rather than leaving due to intrusive ads.

2. Trust and credibility

Health tools must be trustworthy. Include brief explanations, measurement tips, and interpretation ranges (sourced from authoritative guidelines). Add structured data (FAQ, WebApplication) so search engines can understand your content. Avoid aggressive ad placements that make the page feel spammy — that undermines credibility and may reduce conversions and time on page.

3. AdSense best practices for health calculators

Keep at least two ad containers: one mid-content and one near the footer (the layout above follows this pattern).
Use responsive ad units and test placements; mobile design matters more than desktop for many users.
Comply with AdSense policies for medical and health content — avoid making direct medical claims or offering diagnosis.

4. Building the WHR calculator (technical steps)

Design the form: Inputs for waist, hip, units selector, and an optional gender selector for interpretation.
Validation: Ensure numeric inputs are sane (no zeros, reasonable min/max), and convert units if the user selects imperial.
Calculation logic: WHR = waist / hip. Round to two decimal places for display.
Interpretation: Provide gender-based risk ranges and a short explanation of what each risk level means.
Accessibility: Labels, keyboard-friendly controls, and readable fonts/colors are essential.
Analytics: Track tool usage and drop-off points to optimize layout and ad density without hurting UX.

5. Privacy & compliance

If you collect any data (even temporarily), display a clear privacy policy link and do not store personally identifying health information without explicit consent. In most cases, WHR calculators can run client-side without sending data to your servers, which keeps user data private and reduces compliance burden.

6. Monetization balance

Ads support free tools, but balance is key. Consider offering an ad-free experience for subscribers or donating a portion of ad revenue to reputable health charities — both can boost user trust and engagement.

Keeping AdSense on health calculators is a reasonable approach if you maintain a user-first design, adhere to policies, and ensure the content remains high-quality and trustworthy. This WHR calculator is intentionally simple, privacy-friendly, and arranged so ads don't interfere with the primary function: helping users measure and understand their waist-to-hip ratio.