Hip-to-Waist Ratio Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Hip-to-Waist Ratio (HWR):

\[ HWR = \frac{H}{W} \]

Where:

\(HWR\) is the Hip-to-Waist Ratio
\(H\) is the hip measurement (cm)
\(W\) is the waist measurement (cm)

What is the Hip-to-Waist Ratio?

The Hip-to-Waist Ratio (HWR) is a measure of the distribution of body fat. It is calculated by dividing the circumference of the hips by the circumference of the waist. A higher HWR indicates a higher risk of health issues such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Hip (\(H\)) = 100 cm
Waist (\(W\)) = 80 cm

Using the formula:

\[ HWR = \frac{100}{80} = 1.25 \]

The Hip-to-Waist Ratio is 1.25.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Hip (\(H\)) = 90 cm
Waist (\(W\)) = 70 cm

Using the formula:

\[ HWR = \frac{90}{70} = 1.2857 \]

The Hip-to-Waist Ratio is 1.2857.