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Waist to Height Ratio

The waist-to-height ratio is evaluated by dividing the waist circumference or waist size of a person by the height of the person, and it is used to assess the fat content in the human body. This tutorial explains to you, how to calculate the WHtR.

Calculator of Waist to Height Ratio

Online health and fitness calculator which calculates the WHtR (Waist to Height Ratio) of men and women.

Formula Waist to Height Ratio

Waist to height ratio (WHtR) = ( Waist circumference / Height ) x 100

Waist-to-Height Ratio Chart

For Men
Ratio less than 35Abnormally Slim
Ratio 35 to 43Extremely slim
Ratio 43 to 46Slender and Healthy
Ratio 46 and 53Healthy, Normal, Attractive Weight
Ratio 53 to 58Overweight
Ratio 58 to 63Extremely Overweight/Obese
Ratio over 63Highly Obese
For Women
Ratio less than 35Abnormally Slim
Ratio 35 to 42Extremely slim
Ratio 42 to 46Slender and Healthy
Ratio 46 and 49Healthy, Normal, Attractive Weight
Ratio 49 to 54Overweight
Ratio 54 to 58Extremely Overweight/Obese
Ratio over 58Highly Obese

Example of Waist to Height Ratio

Find the waist to height ratio of a men his waist circumference is 92 cm and height is 182 cm?

Given,

Waist circumference = 92 cm Height = 182 cm

Solution:

Substitute the given values in the formula,

WHtR
= ( Waist circumference / Height ) x 100
= 92 / 182 x 100
= 50.55

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