1. What is Hip To Waist Ratio?

The Hip to Waist Ratio (HWR) is a simple measurement that compares the circumference of your hips to your waist. It's used as an indicator of health and body fat distribution.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the HWR formula:

Where:

• \( Hip \) — Hip circumference in inches
• \( Waist \) — Waist circumference in inches

Explanation: The ratio compares your hip measurement to your waist measurement, providing insight into your body shape and potential health risks.

3. Importance of HWR Calculation

Details: HWR is important because it can indicate your risk for certain health conditions. A higher ratio may suggest more fat stored around the hips (pear shape), while a lower ratio may indicate more abdominal fat (apple shape).

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Measure your waist at the narrowest point and your hips at the widest point. Enter both measurements in inches. All values must be valid (measurements > 0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is a healthy Hip To Waist Ratio?
A: For women, a ratio of 0.8 or lower is considered low risk. For men, 0.9 or lower is considered low risk.

Q2: How does HWR differ from Waist To Hip Ratio?
A: HWR is hip divided by waist, while WHR is waist divided by hip. They provide similar information but are calculated differently.

Q3: When should I measure my hips and waist?
A: Measure in the morning before eating, with the measuring tape snug but not compressing the skin.

Q4: Are there limitations to HWR?
A: HWR doesn't account for muscle mass or overall body fat percentage, just fat distribution.

Q5: Should I use HWR or BMI?
A: Both provide different information. BMI measures overall weight status while HWR measures fat distribution.