HEALTH

Waist-to-height ratio calculator

Calculate a body measurement ratio without diagnosis.

01 / INPUTS

Your numbers

02 / YOUR RESULT
0.486
Waist-to-height ratio

Default inputs are examples. Change them to match your situation.

How to use this calculator

Calculate a body measurement ratio without diagnosis. Enter waist circumference (cm), height (cm). The result updates when you change an input. To compare two sets of inputs, save scenario A, then enter the second set; the result panel shows the difference.

Formula and limits

Waist-to-height ratio = waist circumference ÷ height using the same units. Measurements alone do not diagnose health conditions; no risk classification is provided.

Worked example

The following example uses the calculator’s starting values. It is an illustration of the method, not a recommended target.

InputExample value
Waist circumference (cm)85
Height (cm)175

Waist-to-height ratio: 0.486

Interpreting your result

These tools describe measurements; they do not diagnose conditions or prescribe a target. Measurement technique, age, pregnancy, body composition, and other context can affect interpretation. Discuss clinical questions with a qualified professional.

Comparing alternatives

Save the first result as scenario A, then change one input. The comparison shows the numeric difference; it does not label either result as better. Choose inputs that describe realistic alternatives. Values shown on screen are rounded, so calculations from rounded intermediate results may differ slightly.

Background reading

CDC: About BMI. This is a subject reference, not an endorsement or independent review of Calcaven.

Implementation updated September 25, 2026 · How we check calculations