Your waist to hip ratio helps determine certain health risks.  Those with more weight around the waist are at a greater risk for diabetes and heart disease. To calculate your waist to hip ratio, measure the circumference of your waist at the belly button or just above it and your hips at the widest point.

Calculate Your Waist to Hip Ratio

Calculate your body mass index (BMI). This is a measurement based on height and weight. It indicates if you are under or over your ideal weight.

Calculate Your BMI