Measure your abdominal obesity and cardiovascular risk using the WHR — a key health indicator recommended by the WHO for assessing metabolic risk.
Your Measurements
Measure at the points described below
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cm
Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR)
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Risk Level
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WHR
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Risk Category
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Target WHR
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low risk threshold
Target Waist
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for your hip size
Your WHR
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Risk Category
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Waist
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Hip
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Target WHR (low risk)
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Target Waist for your hip
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Enter your measurements
Measure waist at the navel and hips at the widest point for accurate WHR.
WHO WHR Health Risk Categories
Category
Men
Women
Low Risk
<0.90
<0.80
Moderate Risk
0.90–0.99
0.80–0.84
High Risk
≥1.00
≥0.85
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is WHR a good health metric?
WHR measures central adiposity — fat around the abdomen — which is more strongly linked to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome than total body fat or BMI alone.
What is "apple shape" vs "pear shape"?
An apple shape (high WHR) means you carry weight around your abdomen. A pear shape (low WHR) means weight is distributed around hips and thighs. Apple shapes generally carry higher metabolic health risks.
Is WHR better than BMI?
WHR is considered a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than BMI because it directly measures fat distribution. However, both metrics together give a more complete picture of health risk.