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
Waist to Height Ratio Formula
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.