Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator

Enter your waist and height in centimeters to find the waist-to-height ratio.

Waist (cm)
Height (cm)

Educational information, not professional advice.

Examples

  • 80 cm waist and 170 cm height ⇒ 0.47
  • 90 cm waist and 180 cm height ⇒ 0.50

FAQ

What is WHtR?

It's the ratio of waist circumference to height, used as an indicator of health risk.

What range is considered healthy?

A value below 0.5 is often seen as low risk for adults.

Why use centimeters?

Using the same unit for waist and height ensures the ratio is correct.

Can I use inches?

Yes, if both measurements use inches the ratio will be the same.

Additional Information

  • Result unit: ratio
  • waist: Waist (cm)
  • height: Height (cm)