Waist-to-Hip Ratio for Women — Calculator & Chart
Calculate your WHR using WHO standards specifically calibrated for women.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
What is a healthy waist-to-hip ratio for women?+
WHO defines healthy WHR for women as below 0.80. Between 0.80-0.85 is moderate risk, above 0.85 is high risk. Women naturally have lower WHR than men due to higher hip fat distribution.
What is an ideal waist size for women?+
WHO recommends waist circumference below 80cm for women as low risk. 80-88cm is moderate risk. Above 88cm significantly increases heart disease and type 2 diabetes risk regardless of BMI.
Does WHR predict health risk better than BMI?+
Studies show WHR is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than BMI because it captures visceral fat (abdominal fat) which is metabolically active. A normal-weight person with high WHR may be at greater risk than an overweight person with low WHR.