Waist to Height Ratio
Free Waist to Height Ratio calculator with clear step-by-step results.
About Waist to Height Ratio
Waist-to-height ratio is a simple central-adiposity risk marker.
Formula
Formula
WHtR = waist ÷ height
Worked example
With the default values below, Waist to Height Ratio returns Waist-to-Height Ratio of 0.49. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.
Inputs used
- Waist (cm)minimum 0 cm
- 85 cm
- Height (cm)minimum 0 cm
- 175 cm
Results
- Waist-to-Height Ratio
- 0.49
- Risk Category
- Healthy
- Healthy Waist for Height
- 87.50 cm
Step by step
- 1Values used
- 2Formula
- 3Waist-to-Height Ratio= 0.49
- 4Risk Category= Healthy
- 5Healthy Waist for Height= 87.50 cm
Assumptions and limits
- The result is derived only from the 2 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
- In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
- Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
- Estimates are general guidance — consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
- This is an estimate for general information and not professional medical advice. See the full disclaimer for the limits that apply to this kind of calculator.
How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.
Estimates are general guidance — consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this calculator work?
Waist-to-height ratio is a simple central-adiposity risk marker.
Why does this matter?
A ratio under 0.5 is the common healthy threshold.