Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator

Calculate your waist-to-height ratio β€” a powerful, simple predictor of cardiovascular disease risk and metabolic health.

πŸ“ Waist-to-Height Ratio

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WHtR0.471
CategoryHealthy
Health RiskLow

πŸ’‘ Why Waist-to-Height Ratio Matters

WHtR = waist circumference Γ· height. The simple rule: your waist should be less than half your height (WHtR < 0.5). This single metric predicts cardiovascular risk, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome better than BMI alone.

WHtR < 0.4: underweight/underfat. 0.4–0.5: healthy. 0.5–0.6: overweight/increased risk. > 0.6: obese/high risk. Unlike BMI, it works across all ages (children and adults) and ethnicities without adjustment.

Waist 80 cm, Height 170 cm: WHtR = 0.471 β€” Healthy range. Keep your waist under 85 cm to stay below 0.5.

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