Healthy Waist Limit
Discover the maximum waist measurement recommended by the widely cited waist-to-height guideline. Enter your height to see the suggested waist limit for maintaining a healthy body composition profile.
Informational only. Always consult a qualified health professional for guidance tailored to your situation.
Examples
- 170 cm tall ⇒ Aim to keep waist at or below 85 cm
- 160 cm tall ⇒ Waist guideline 80 cm
- 185 cm tall ⇒ Recommended limit 92.5 cm
FAQ
Why does the guideline use half of your height?
Keeping your waist circumference under 50% of your height correlates with a healthier distribution of abdominal fat, which supports metabolic and cardiovascular health.
Does this replace medical advice?
No. It is a screening tool—speak with a healthcare professional who can consider age, sex, ethnicity, and medical history.
What if I measure in inches?
Convert your height to centimeters first or divide the output by 2.54 to get the waist limit in inches.
Additional Information
- Health researchers often flag a waist-to-height ratio above 0.5 as a risk factor for cardiometabolic issues.
- If you only know height in feet and inches, multiply total inches by 2.54 to convert to centimeters before entering.
- For additional context, a waist-to-height ratio between 0.4 and 0.49 is typically considered low risk for adults.