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Waist to Height Ratio Calculator

This calculator determines your Waist to Height Ratio (WHtR), an effective screening tool for assessing abdominal fat and associated health risks. Unlike BMI, it focuses on fat distribution, making it a better predictor of cardiovascular and metabolic risk.

Waist-to-Height Health Risk Calculator

Input Fields
W
cm
H
cm
If enabled, the result will update automatically when you change any value.

Waist to Height Ratio Formula

Formula
$$\text{WHtR} = \left( \frac{\text{Waist circumference}}{\text{Height}} \right) \times 100$$


Waist-to-height ratio is a simple yet powerful measure to estimate health risk due to abdominal obesity. It’s more accurate than BMI in many cases, especially when identifying visceral fat levels.

Interpretation (Adults):

  • ≤ 35 (Men) / ≤ 34 (Women): Abnormally slim
  • 36–43: Underweight
  • 44–52: Healthy range
  • 53–57: Overweight
  • ≥ 58: Very overweight / obese

Ideal Target:
Keep your waist circumference less than half of your height.

Works with both cm/cm or in/in
, as long as both measurements use the same unit.

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2 thoughts on “Waist to Height Ratio Calculator”

  1. Anna says:
    28.08.2020 at 03:01

    Umm what do u mean Extremely slim?? I’m so fat wtf this is def not accurate 😭😭

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  2. Anonymous says:
    04.07.2018 at 21:27

    Ratio 46 and 49 Healthy, Normal, Attractive WeightAttractive…Really?

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