Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator
Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio from waist and hip measurements. Informational only, not medical advice.
Use the same unit for both waist and hip measurements. The ratio itself has no unit.
Privacy: runs locally in your browser. No measurements are stored or transmitted.
How it works
Waist-to-hip ratio is calculated as waist ÷ hip. Both measurements must use the same unit. The final ratio does not have a unit.
Examples
- 80 cm waist and 95 cm hip → ratio ≈ 0.842
- 32 in waist and 40 in hip → ratio = 0.80
- Useful as a simple body-shape comparison metric
When to use this tool
This tool is designed for quick, practical tasks such as everyday calculations, data formatting, or simple conversions. It is best used when you need fast results without installing software or using complex tools.
When to use
- Quick checks or one-time calculations
- Validating or converting data before using it elsewhere
- Simple tasks that do not require advanced software
When not to use
- Critical financial, legal, or medical decisions
- Large-scale or automated processing
- Situations requiring guaranteed precision beyond basic validation
Always review results before using them in important contexts.
About this tool
This tool helps you perform quick utility operations directly in your browser. It runs entirely in your browser without sending data to a server.
You can use this tool when handling simple tasks without installing additional software. The results should be interpreted as a processed output based on your input data.
FAQ
- What is waist-to-hip ratio?
Waist-to-hip ratio compares waist circumference to hip circumference by dividing waist measurement by hip measurement.
- Do both measurements need the same unit?
Yes. Waist and hip measurements must use the same unit, such as centimeters or inches.
- Is this a diagnosis?
No. This calculator provides a simple ratio and broad reference labels only. It is not a medical diagnosis.
- Why is sex optional here?
Some broad reference label ranges are commonly shown differently for male and female categories, so the tool can optionally apply those labels.
- Are my measurements stored?
No. All calculations run locally in your browser.