Waist-to-height Ratio Calculator
❤️ The human body. Use the Waist-to-height ratio formula to find ratio, waist, height: pick the value you want, type the others, and the answer updates as you go.
Over 0.5 suggests a higher health risk.
Ratio0.44886
Pick the ○ next to the value you want to find, fill in the others, and it solves as you type.
What each letter means
| Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|
| Ratio | no unit |
| Waist | cm |
| Height | cm |
Worked example
Find the ratio when Waist = 79 cm, Height = 176 cm.
Using ratio = waist/height: Ratio = 0.44886.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula for Waist-to-height ratio?
ratio = waist/height. Over 0.5 suggests a higher health risk.
What do the letters stand for, and what units are used?
Ratio, Waist in cm, Height in cm.
How do you calculate ratio?
Put the values into ratio = waist/height. For example, with Waist = 79 cm, Height = 176 cm, ratio = 0.44886.
Can I solve for a different value?
Yes. In the calculator above, pick the circle next to any value (ratio, waist, height) and fill in the others: it rearranges the formula for you.
