WHR Calculator (waist–hip)
How to use this page
- Fill in the fields in the form above — the result recomputes at once, with no page reload.
- Under the result you will find the interpretation scale, if the calculator has one: it says which range your value fell into.
- The formula we use is shown lower on this page — you can check the arithmetic yourself.
- To compute the same for another game or variant, change it in the select field — prices and pools update automatically.
What this page does not do: It does not point to numbers to play and does not predict a draw — every draw is independent of the previous ones.
Further reading
Interpretation scale
| Range | Description |
|---|---|
| below 0.8 | pear shape — favorable distribution ← your result |
| 0.8 – 0.85 | borderline value ← your result |
| 0.85 and above | apple type abdominal obesity ← your result |
| Range | Description |
|---|---|
| below 0.9 | pear shape — favorable distribution ← your result |
| 0.9 – 1 | borderline value ← your result |
| 1 and above | apple type abdominal obesity ← your result |
WHR — the waist to hip ratio tells you something BMI cannot see: the distribution of body fat. Calculating it is trivially simple — waist circumference is divided by hip circumference. Someone with a waist of 85 cm and hips of 100 cm has a WHR of 0.85. The key is a correct measurement: measure the waist at the narrowest point of the torso, roughly midway between the bottom rib and the hip bone, while exhaling and without pulling in the stomach. Measure the hips at the widest point of the buttocks. The tape measure should lie flat, without squeezing.
The threshold values depend on gender, because natural body proportions differ. For women the borderline value is 0.85, for men it is 1.0 — above these values, doctors speak of abdominal obesity, also called the apple type. Values below 0.8 for women and 0.9 for men indicate a pear-type distribution, considered more favorable metabolically. This is not a matter of appearance: visceral fat, stored around the abdominal organs, is hormonally active and linked to a higher risk of metabolic disease, while subcutaneous fat on the hips and thighs behaves much more mildly.
The indicator is not perfect, however. When the entire body circumference increases, the ratio may not change — someone who gains weight proportionally would get the same WHR as before, even though they gained a dozen or so kilograms. For this reason many specialists prefer WHtR, which divides waist by height and is not affected by this effect. It is best to look at both indicators together alongside BMI — only three numbers together give the full picture. If the result clearly exceeds the threshold, consult it with a doctor.
Frequently asked questions
What WHR value is normal?
For women, a normal value does not exceed 0.80, and a result of 0.85 or higher indicates abdominal obesity. For men, the norm reaches up to 0.90, and the abdominal obesity threshold is 1.00. Intermediate values are treated as borderline.
How do I correctly measure my waist and hips?
Measure your waist at the narrowest point of the torso, midway between the bottom rib and the hip bone, standing straight while exhaling, without pulling in your stomach. Measure your hips at the widest point of the buttocks. The tape should lie flat but not press into the skin.
What do apple and pear body shapes mean?
The apple type means a WHR above 0.85 for women or 1.00 for men — fat accumulates mainly around the abdomen. The pear type means lower values, where fat is stored on the hips and thighs. Abdominal fat distribution is linked to a higher metabolic risk.
Is WHR better than BMI?
It measures something different. BMI compares weight to height, while WHR shows where fat is stored. Two people with an identical BMI of 27 can have a WHR of 0.75 and 1.05, which means completely different metabolic risk. It is best to calculate both indicators.
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