How to Calculate Waist to Height Ratio

Free Waist to Height Ratio Calculator:
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What is the waist to height ratio?
The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is also commonly known as the waist-to-stature ratio (WSR). It is the waist circumference divided by height. The WHtR is used as a fat distribution metric.
Because it accounts for the distribution of abdominal fat, which is known to raise the aforementioned hazards, statistical data suggests that WHtR is a strong predictor of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and increases the risk of stroke.
How to measure your waist to height ratio?
To measure your waist to height ratio, follow these steps:
1. Measure your waist circumference in centimeters.
2. Measure your height in centimeters.
3. Divide your waist circumference by your height.
What is an ideal waist to height ratio?
Most health experts recommend a waist to height ratio of between 0.45 and 0.5 for optimal health. Guidelines published by the UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence suggest that adults should "ensure their waist size is less than half their height in order to help stave off serious health problems" (source: The Guardian)
You can calculate your waist to height ratio for men or women using the waist to height ratio calculator and then use the waist to height chart (see link above) to measure your results.