Waist to Height Ratio Calculator
Your waist should stay below half your height for a healthy body shape. Enter your waist and height in the same unit and see your ratio, your band, and what it means.
Enter your details above and the result will appear here.
How to use
- Measure your waist at the midpoint between your lowest rib and hip bone, or at the navel.
- Enter waist and height in the same unit.
- Your ratio and band appear instantly.
Note
Published boundary values: below 0.40 may indicate underweight, 0.40 to 0.49 healthy, 0.50 to 0.59 increased risk, 0.60 and above high risk. The ratio applies broadly across ages, sexes and ethnic groups, which is its main advantage over BMI. Estimate only — not medical advice.