Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator
Check your waist-to-height ratio, a simple indicator of metabolic health risk.
Waist-to-height ratio
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Breakdown
- Category
- Healthy range
- Healthy waist max (cm)
- 85
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FAQ
What is a healthy waist-to-height ratio?
Research suggests keeping your waist below half your height (ratio under 0.5) is linked to lower health risk.
Where should I measure my waist?
Halfway between the bottom of your ribs and the top of your hip bones, relaxed, after a normal exhale.
Why use ratio instead of BMI?
The ratio captures abdominal fat, which BMI misses — two people with the same BMI can carry very different waistlines.
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