Enter Gender, Waist circumference and Hip circumference to review waist-to-hip ratio with this tool. The ratio is unitless because matching circumference units cancel.
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Waist-to-hip ratio = Waist circumference ÷ Hip circumferenceThe calculation links Gender, Waist circumference and Hip circumference to waist-to-hip ratio. The ratio is unitless because matching circumference units cancel. It does not measure total body fat or distinguish the tissues beneath the tape.
Enter Gender, Waist circumference and Hip circumference to review waist-to-hip ratio with this tool. The ratio is unitless because matching circumference units cancel.
Divide waist circumference by hip circumference to summarize body proportions. Use measurements taken in the same unit and with a consistent tape procedure.
The ratio is unitless because matching circumference units cancel. It does not measure total body fat or distinguish the tissues beneath the tape.
Prepare Gender, Waist circumference and Hip circumference. Measure waist and hips according to the form’s instructions and divide the waist value by the hip value, not the reverse.
The ratio is unitless because matching circumference units cancel. It does not measure total body fat or distinguish the tissues beneath the tape. Measurement locations, population context and clinical factors affect interpretation. A ratio alone cannot diagnose disease or establish a personal target.
Use the full settings in the worked-example table. They produce Waist-to-Hip Ratio: 0.89. Compare the method and units as well as the displayed number.
The displayed relationship is Waist-to-hip ratio = Waist circumference ÷ Hip circumference Measure waist and hips according to the form’s instructions and divide the waist value by the hip value, not the reverse.
Measurement locations, population context and clinical factors affect interpretation. A ratio alone cannot diagnose disease or establish a personal target. For personal care, discuss the measurements and method with a qualified clinician.
Worked waist to hip ratio calculator example. Set Gender = Male; Waist circumference = 34; Hip circumference = 38. The corresponding output is Waist-to-Hip Ratio: 0.89. The ratio is unitless because matching circumference units cancel.
Divide waist circumference by hip circumference to summarize body proportions. Use measurements taken in the same unit and with a consistent tape procedure.
Measure waist and hips according to the form’s instructions and divide the waist value by the hip value, not the reverse.
| Field | Example value | Entry check |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | Use the option required by the selected estimation model. |
| Waist circumference | 34 | Use the measurement unit printed beside this field and a consistent measuring technique. |
| Hip circumference | 38 | Use the measurement unit printed beside this field and a consistent measuring technique. |
Relationship used for this example: Waist-to-hip ratio = Waist circumference ÷ Hip circumference
The ratio is unitless because matching circumference units cancel. It does not measure total body fat or distinguish the tissues beneath the tape.
| Output | Displayed result |
|---|---|
| Waist-to-Hip Ratio | 0.89 |
With these settings, waist-to-hip ratio is 0.89. Use the same units and calculation mode when reproducing this example.
The ratio is unitless because matching circumference units cancel. It does not measure total body fat or distinguish the tissues beneath the tape. Measurement locations, population context and clinical factors affect interpretation. A ratio alone cannot diagnose disease or establish a personal target.
Replace the illustrative gender value (Male) with your own value, then complete the other inputs for the same scenario. Measure waist and hips according to the form’s instructions and divide the waist value by the hip value, not the reverse.