📏 Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Calculate the waist-to-hip ratio as a marker of central adiposity.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Waist circumference (cm)
Hip circumference (cm)
Sex
When to use
Cardiometabolic risk screening alongside BMI.
How it works
WHR = waist ÷ hip circumference. WHO risk: > 0.90 (men), > 0.85 (women).
Key points
- Reflects central fat distribution independent of BMI.
- Waist circumference alone is also useful.
- Measure at consistent anatomical landmarks.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.