WHR Calculator for Women
Calculate waist-to-hip ratio and see the WHO risk band it falls into — a better predictor of metabolic risk than BMI alone using the women equation.
Why the result differs by sex
Female values differ in the formula itself, not just in interpretation. Women carry more essential body fat — roughly 10–13% against 2–5% for men — and every validated equation here uses a separate constant or coefficient for that reason.
Why WHR adds something BMI misses
BMI cannot tell you where fat sits, and location matters. Visceral fat around the abdomen is metabolically active and associated with cardiovascular and diabetes risk in a way that fat on the hips and thighs is not. The WHO treats a ratio above 0.90 in men and 0.85 in women as substantially raised risk, and the measurement takes ten seconds with a tape.
How to measure properly
Measure the waist at the narrowest point between the lowest rib and the hip bone, and the hips at the widest point of the buttocks. Stand relaxed, breathe out normally, and keep the tape level and snug without compressing the skin. Measuring over clothes or pulling the tape tight is what makes home readings inconsistent.
The formula
WHR = waist circumference ÷ hip circumference
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the WHR Calculator for Women
- Fill in each field with your own figures — the defaults are only there as an example.
- The result updates as you type, so there is no button to press.
- Check the breakdown under the main result for the supporting numbers.
- Use the copy button to take the result with you, or share the link to reload the same inputs.
WHR Calculator for Women — frequently asked questions
Does whr differ between men and women?
Female values differ in the formula itself, not just in interpretation.
Is this whr calculator for women free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
How accurate is the result?
The maths is exact for the formula shown on the page. Accuracy in the real world depends on your inputs and on assumptions the formula cannot see, so treat the output as a well-grounded estimate rather than a quote.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. The page is responsive, weighs a few kilobytes and works offline once loaded, so it behaves the same on a phone as on a desktop.
This page is a focused version of the WHR Calculator, which handles every variation in one place.
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About this calculator
Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.
Last reviewed August 15, 2026 · Calculation runs client-side · No data collected · Report an error