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Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator

Calculate your waist-to-height ratio, a simple screening measure for health risk.

Formula v1.0.0GlobalMethodologywaist-to-height-ratio-v1
How this is calculated
WHtR = Waist circumference ÷ Height

About this calculator

Calculate your waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), increasingly cited as a better early screening measure than BMI alone since it accounts for abdominal fat distribution. Keeping your waist under half your height is the widely used rule of thumb.

Worked example

80cm waist, 170cm height

Result: 0.47 — Healthy

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