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Other tools you may find usefulWhat is WHR?
WHR (waist-hip ratio) is the ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference - a simple indicator of fat tissue distribution. Unlike BMI, it shows whether fat is stored abdominally (an "apple" shape - more metabolically risky) or in the hips ("pear shape").
WHO standards
- women:normal < 0.80; abdominal obesity ≥ 0.85,
- men:normal < 0.90; abdominal obesity ≥ 1.00.
How to measure yourself correctly?
Waist: at the narrowest point of the torso (usually about 2 cm above the navel), at the end of a free exhalation. Hips: at the widest point of the buttocks. Horizontal tape, adherent, but not pressing into the body.
WHR and waist circumference standards (WHO)
WHR (waist-hip ratio) = waist circumference ÷ hip circumference. According to the WHO,abdominal obesityis indicated by WHRabove 0.90 in men i above 0.85 in women. The waist circumference itself is also important: the risk is increased from 94 cm (M) / 80 cm (F), significantly increased from 102 cm (M) / 88 cm (W).
| WHR | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| pear shape (low risk) | < 0.90 | < 0.80 |
| intermediate zone | 0.90–0.99 | 0.80–0.84 |
| "apple" figure (abdominal obesity) | ≥ 1.00 | ≥ 0.85 |
How to measure for a reliable result
Waist:halfway between the lower rib and the upper edge of the hip bone (usually at the level of the navel), at the end of a free exhalation, without drawing in the abdomen.Hips:at the widest part of the buttocks. Horizontal measuring tape, tight but not pressing into the body; measurement in the morning, before a meal. WHR can be a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than BMI alone because it localizes visceral fat - but it is best to look at both indicators together:BMI calculator+ WHR, and cardiac risk is estimated bySCORE2 calculator.
WHtR - waist-height ratio, a simple rival of WHR
WHtR (waist-to-height ratio) is waist circumference divided by height - both in the same units (e.g. cm). It is sometimes called the simplest health rule:waist circumference should be less than half ofheight, i.e. WHtR < 0.5. The advantage is one universal threshold, regardless of gender, and to calculate it, all you need is a tailor's tape and knowledge of your height - hips are not needed.
| WHtR (waist ÷ height) | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| below 0.40 | possible weight deficiency - it is worth consulting |
| 0.40–0.49 | healthy range |
| 0.50–0.59 | increased risk - consider lifestyle changes |
| 0.60 and above | high metabolic risk |
Example: if you are 175 cm tall, the warning threshold is a waist of 87.5 cm. WHtR often detects risk earlier than BMI in people with normal weight but a "belly".
WHR, WHtR or BMI - which indicator to choose
None of these indicators are perfect alone - they describe different things and work best together.
- BMI(weight ÷ height²) assesses overall body weight relative to height, but does not distinguish muscle from fat or show where fat is stored. It works as a quick population screening - you can count them in theBMI calculator.
- WHRrevealsbody type- "apple" (belly fat, more risky) versus "pear". Good when you want to assess fat distribution.
- WHtRcombines simplicity with accuracy - a single threshold of 0.5, without hip measurement, and may be a better predictor of cardio-metabolic risk than BMI alone.
Practical: start with BMI, and if you are normal or borderline weight, add WHR and WHtR to check whether abdominal obesity is behind it. Indicators arewarning signs, not diagnoses- leave the full risk assessment to your doctor.