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Waist to Height Ratio Calculator

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Calculates the ratio of waist circumference to height, assessing central obesity risk.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Waist Circumference and Height in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Waist to Height Ratio and Risk Category in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Healthy Example

Waist Circumference: 30 inches; Height: 70 inches

Waist to Height Ratio: 0.4285714286; Risk Category: Healthy

Low Risk Example

Waist Circumference: 32 inches; Height: 78 inches

Waist to Height Ratio: 0.4102564103; Risk Category: Healthy

High Risk Example

Waist Circumference: 40 inches; Height: 60 inches

Waist to Height Ratio: 0.6666666667; Risk Category: Very High

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.