Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator

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Calculate your waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) to assess cardiovascular health risk and body composition.

Gender

Height (cm)

Waist Circumference (cm)

Why Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) is a Great Health Indicator

Unlike Body Mass Index (BMI), which only uses total weight, the Waist-to-Height Ratio evaluates where fat is stored. Abdominal fat (visceral fat) is associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes.

A simple rule of thumb for both men and women is to keep your waist circumference to less than half of your height (WHtR < 0.5).

Frequently Asked Questions

WHtR accounts for body fat distribution, focusing on abdominal fat which is metabolically active and more dangerous than fat stored in hips or limbs.

Measure halfway between the lowest rib and top of the hip bone, usually right above the belly button, after breathing out naturally.