Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator

Your waist-to-height ratio and health-risk level (keep waist under half your height).

Result

Waist-to-height ratio

0.47

Risk level

Healthy

How it works

Ratio = waist ÷ height

A simple guide: keep your waist below half your height (ratio under 0.5). 0.5–0.6 means increased risk; above 0.6, high risk.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a healthy waist-to-height ratio?

Under 0.5 — your waist should be less than half your height.

Is it better than BMI?

It captures central fat, which BMI misses, so many find it a useful complement.

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