Step-by-step instructions
- Enter or select Waist circumference.
- Enter or select Height.
- Tap Calculate.
- Review the result shown directly below the calculator.
Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator
Calculate waist-to-height ratio.
How to use the Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator
Calculate waist-to-height ratio.
What the inputs mean
- Waist circumference
- Enter the value requested by this field label.
- Height
- Enter the measurement shown, using consistent units.
Formula or calculation method
Waist circumference is divided by Height and the result is multiplied by 100 to express the relationship as a percentage.
Example
For example, if Waist circumference is 25 and Height is 100, the calculated result is 25%.
How to understand the result
The result is a percentage. A higher or lower percentage has different meaning depending on the calculator, so compare it with the goal, limit, benchmark, or historical value relevant to your situation.
Tip: Keep all values in compatible units and use values from the same time period when the calculator compares two amounts.