Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator
Check your waist-to-height ratio - a better health indicator than BMI
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Calculate your waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), a superior indicator of health risk compared to BMI. WHtR measures abdominal obesity and is a better predictor of cardiometabolic diseases, especially for Indians and Asians. Keeping your waist circumference less than half your height is a simple rule for good health.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is waist-to-height ratio (WHtR)?
WHtR is calculated by dividing your waist circumference by your height. It's a simple measure of abdominal obesity and a better predictor of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke risk than BMI, especially for Indian populations.
Why is WHtR better than BMI for Indians?
Indians tend to store more visceral fat around the abdomen even at normal BMI. WHtR directly measures this dangerous fat, making it more accurate for assessing health risks in South Asians who may have 'normal' BMI but high abdominal fat.
What is a healthy WHtR?
A healthy WHtR is below 0.5. This means your waist circumference should be less than half your height. Values between 0.4-0.5 are healthy, below 0.4 is slim, 0.5-0.6 indicates increased risk, and above 0.6 indicates high risk.
How do I measure waist circumference correctly?
Measure at the narrowest point between your ribs and hips, usually just above the belly button. Stand relaxed, exhale normally, and keep the tape parallel to the floor without compressing the skin.
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