Health & Fitness
Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator
Screen cardiometabolic risk with the waist-to-height ratio and its 0.5 boundary.
Preparing your result…
What this calculator does
Calculates Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator using the formula verified against the cited source.
What your result means
An estimate from the inputs you enter, within the scope stated below — not advice.
Formula
WHtR = waist ÷ height
The step-by-step working for your own numbers appears with the result above and in the PDF report.
Frequently asked questions
Symbols and assumptions
- Inputs
- The values entered in the fields above
- • Waist-to-height ratio=waist circumference/height, with both in the same units. A ratio of 0.5 means waist equals half height.
Sources and review
Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Next review 2027-04-18
- • Measure waist using the source protocol. Screening categories require the guideline population and context; the ratio itself is dimensionless and is not a diagnosis. Do not mix waist cm with height m.
Important limitation
This is an educational estimate based only on the values and formula shown. Verify current rates, rules, units, and professional standards before relying on the result. It is not personalized financial or investment advice.
Quick reference
| Scenario | Waist girth (cm) | Height (cm) | Waist-to-height ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worked example | 85 | 175 | 0.4857 ratio |
| Half the amounts | 50 | 130 | 0.3846 ratio |
| Double the amounts | 170 | 215 | 0.7907 ratio |
Need the full picture? Get the detailed PDF report with charts, tables, formulas and working steps.
Reviewed 2026-10-18 · Next review 2027-04-18
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