Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator — Cardiovascular Risk
Measure and calculate your Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) to assess abdominal fat distribution and metabolic health risk profile.
Why Measure Waist-to-Hip Ratio?
The Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR) is a simple yet powerful anthropometric measurement used to assess body fat distribution. Unlike Body Mass Index (BMI), which only evaluates total weight relative to height, WHR measures abdominal fat accumulation relative to lower-body structure.
Visceral vs. Subcutaneous Fat
Fat stored around the hips and thighs (gynoid distribution) is mostly subcutaneous, which carries lower metabolic risk. In contrast, fat stored around the abdomen (android distribution) consists of visceral fat surrounding vital organs. Visceral fat is metabolically active and secretes inflammatory cytokines that promote insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and dyslipidemia.
WHO Risk Thresholds
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a waist-to-hip ratio of >0.90 for men and >0.85 for women indicates abdominal obesity and a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular events and diabetes.