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Hip to Waist Ratio Calculator — Waist and Hip Balance

Private, client-side calculation

Hip to Waist Ratio Calculator

Estimate waist-to-hip ratio, hip-to-waist ratio and body-shape risk category from simple tape measurements.

cm
cm
STEP 01📏
Measure waist
Use a soft tape at the narrowest waist or around navel level consistently.
STEP 02🧍
Measure hips
Wrap the tape around the widest point of the hips and glutes.
STEP 03⚖️
Read the ratio
The calculator compares waist-to-hip ratio with sex-specific risk bands.
Waist-to-Hip
Enter details
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Hip-to-Waist
inverse ratio
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Waist
measurement
📏
Hip
measurement
🧍
Difference
hip minus waist
↔️
Your Measurements
cm
cm
Ratio Breakdown
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Hit Calculate to see your result

Risk Zone
⚖️

Calculate to place your ratio

Ratio Metrics
🧮

Metrics appear after calculation

✦ Result Explainer

Your explanation appears here

▣ Action Plan
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Your plan appears after calculation

◎ What If Simulator

Test how a waist or hip measurement change would affect the ratio.

Calculate your baseline first

● Ask About Your Result
Calculate first, then ask about your ratio, category or measurement technique.
Frequently Asked Questions

They are inverses. This tool shows both, but uses waist-to-hip ratio for risk bands because that is the common health-screening convention.

Measure waist at the narrowest point or around the navel, and hips around the widest part of the hips and glutes. Use the same method each time.

No. Waist-to-hip ratio is a simple screening estimate. It should be interpreted alongside waist circumference, weight trend, fitness, medical history and professional advice.

Health & Measurement Disclaimer

Results are estimates generated locally in your browser from tape measurements. They are for informational purposes only, not medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Body-shape ratios can be affected by measurement technique, body type, pregnancy, surgery and medical conditions. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal risk assessment. VisionVix accepts no liability for decisions based on this output.

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