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WHR Calculator (waist–hip)

Your WHR: 0.85

pear shape — favorable distribution

This result is for information only. Historical formulas do not replace an individual assessment by a doctor or dietitian.

What do these numbers mean?
  • Result for the settings above: 0.85. It updates as soon as any field changes.

These are historical data. Each draw is independent of previous draws, so these numbers do not tell us what will be drawn next.

How do I use this page?
  1. Fill in the fields in the form above — the result recomputes at once, with no page reload.
  2. Under the result you will find the interpretation scale, if the calculator has one: it says which range your value fell into.
  3. The formula we use is shown lower on this page — you can check the arithmetic yourself.
  4. To compute the same for another game or variant, change it in the select field — prices and pools update automatically.

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Interpretation scale

Interpretation scale
Range Description
below 0.8 pear shape — favorable distribution
0.8 – 0.85 borderline value
0.85 and above apple type abdominal obesity
Interpretation scale
Range Description
below 0.9 pear shape — favorable distribution ← your result
0.9 – 1 borderline value
1 and above apple type abdominal obesity
Theory — what does the WHR waist-hip ratio show?

WHR, or Waist-Hip Ratio, reveals something BMI does not — the distribution of body fat. It is calculated by dividing waist circumference by hip circumference, so a person with an 85 cm waist and 100 cm hips has a WHR of 0.85. The result indicates whether a body shape is closer to an apple or a pear type. In women, a normal value does not exceed 0.80, and a result of 0.85 or above indicates abdominal obesity, while the reference ranges for men differ.

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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