Waist-to-Hip Ratio for Men — Calculator & Risk Chart
Calculate your WHR with WHO standards for men and assess heart disease risk.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Waist-to-Hip Ratio Calculator
What is a healthy waist-to-hip ratio for men?+
WHO standards for men: Below 0.90 is low risk. 0.90-0.99 is high risk. 1.0 or above is very high risk with significantly elevated cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk.
What is the ideal waist size for men?+
WHO recommends men keep waist circumference below 94cm. Above 94cm is increased risk. Above 102cm is substantially elevated risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
How to reduce waist size and WHR?+
The most effective interventions: 1) Sustained 300-500 kcal/day deficit, 2) 150-300 min/week aerobic exercise, 3) Resistance training 2-3×/week, 4) Reduce alcohol (empty calories + increases cortisol → belly fat), 5) Adequate sleep 7-9h.