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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