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Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator
Calculate your waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), see which band it falls in, and the waist size that keeps it under 0.5.
The waist-to-height ratio is one of the simplest health measures there is: your waist circumference divided by your height. It is a better guide to the health risks of belly fat than BMI, because it looks at where fat is stored rather than at total weight, and it works the same way for men and women of any height. The rule of thumb is easy to remember: keep your waist to less than half your height.
Enter your height and waist and this calculator shows your ratio, which band it falls in, and the largest waist that keeps your ratio below 0.5 at your height. It works in centimetres or in feet and inches. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis, and nothing you enter is stored or sent anywhere.
How to use Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator
- Choose metric or imperial units.
- Enter your height.
- Measure your waist as described and enter it.
- Read your ratio, its band, and the waist size for a ratio under 0.5.
Features
- Waist-to-height ratio to two decimals.
- Band: low, healthy, increased risk or high risk.
- Largest waist for a ratio under 0.5 at your height.
- Table of waist sizes for each band at your height.
- Metric or imperial units.
- Runs in your browser; nothing is stored or sent.
Why waist size matters
Fat stored around the organs in the abdomen — visceral fat — is linked much more strongly to type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease than fat on the hips and thighs. BMI cannot see where fat is, so it can underestimate risk in people of normal weight who carry fat around the middle, and overestimate it in muscular people. Waist circumference captures abdominal fat, and dividing it by height makes the measure fair for tall and short people alike. Large studies have found the ratio predicts cardiometabolic risk at least as well as BMI, and in 2022 the UK's NICE guidance adopted it alongside BMI for adults.
What the ratio means
The same cut-offs are used for men and women. They are guides for adults, not sharp lines — risk rises gradually as the ratio rises.
| Ratio | Band | What it suggests |
|---|---|---|
| below 0.4 | Low | Check you are not underweight |
| 0.4 to 0.49 | Healthy | No increased risk from abdominal fat |
| 0.5 to 0.59 | Increased risk | Worth reducing waist size |
| 0.6 and above | High risk | Talk to a doctor about your health |
How to measure your waist
Stand up straight and breathe out normally. Find the bottom of your lowest rib and the top of your hip bone, and measure halfway between them — for many people that is around the belly button, but not always. Keep the tape level all the way round, snug but not pressing into the skin, and don't hold your breath or pull your stomach in. Measure twice and use the average. Use the same tape and the same spot each time if you are tracking change, because small differences in technique affect the result more than a week of diet will.
Limits of the measure
The ratio is a screening measure, not a diagnosis. It does not apply during pregnancy, and different cut-offs are used for children. Some ethnic groups have higher risk at the same ratio, which is one reason doctors look at several measures together, including blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. A high ratio is a reason to look more closely at your health, and a healthy ratio does not rule out other problems. For your overall weight picture, combine it with the BMI Calculator and the Body Fat Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is a healthy waist-to-height ratio?
Between 0.4 and 0.5 for adults. Below 0.5 means your waist is less than half your height.
How do I calculate it?
Divide your waist circumference by your height, both in the same units.
Is it better than BMI?
It captures belly fat, which BMI cannot. Many studies find it predicts heart and diabetes risk at least as well; doctors often use both.
Are the cut-offs different for men and women?
No. The same 0.5 guide is used for both.
Where do I measure my waist?
Halfway between your lowest rib and the top of your hip bone, after breathing out.
Can children use it?
Children's cut-offs differ, so this calculator is meant for adults.
Is my data saved?
No. The calculation happens in your browser and nothing is stored or sent.