Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator

Waist and height

Enter waist size and height; each pair of units stays in sync. WHtR is waist ÷ height (same units). A common guide is to keep waist below half your height.

Waist (cm)

Waist (in)

Height (cm)

Height (m)

Height (ft)

Height (in)

Whole feet and inches —

Waist-to-height ratio —

Guide band —

WHtR = waist ÷ height. Under 0.5 is often cited as a healthy target; 0.5–0.6 suggests increased central adiposity risk; above 0.6 suggests higher risk.

Not medical advice. Population guides only — does not replace clinical assessment.