Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator
Calculate Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) to check abdominal fat distribution and metabolic health risk classification using Ashwell Shape Chart standards.
How to Use the Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator
Assess visceral fat and metabolic risk instantly. The Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) is a simple, highly sensitive screening tool. A common medical baseline guidelines is: "Keep your waist circumference to less than half your height."
- Unit System: Select metric or imperial system.
- Gender: Select gender.
- Waist Circumference: Waist circumference measured at the midpoint between the lower rib and the iliac crest.
- Height (cm): Height in centimeters.
- Height (Feet): Feet component of height.
- Height (Inches): Inches component of height.
Waist To Height Ratio Calculator Explained: Formula, Math, and Precedence
Determine Waist To Height Ratio and analyze outcomes with step-by-step working.
Read Full Guide →What is a healthy Waist-to-Height ratio?
A general clinical rule of thumb is to keep your waist circumference to less than half your height, which translates to a WHtR of 0.50 or lower.
Why is WHtR considered better than BMI?
Unlike BMI, WHtR measures where fat is stored. Central fat around the stomach (visceral fat) is far more dangerous to health than subcutaneous fat stored around the hips and thighs.
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