HIP TO WAIST ratio
hOW TO MEASURE HIP TO WAIST RATIO
To measure the hip to weight ratio you need to:
- Use a tape measure to measure the waist circumference in centimetres st the narrowest point of the torso.
- Next measure the circumference of the hips.
- Make sure the tape measure is level throughout.
- Divide the waist measurement by the hip measurement to obtain hip to waist ratio.
Normative data
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Advantages
- Quick and easy to do
- Only requires a measuring tape and calculator
- Assistant required to administer test