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Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator
The waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is a simple screening measure of central (visceral) adiposity. UK NICE guidance suggests keeping waist circumference below half your height.
Waist-to-height ratio
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Healthy
Waist-to-height ratio below the 0.5 NICE threshold.
Educational estimate only. This tool does not diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. Always confirm findings with a licensed clinician.
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Questions
Why measure waist-to-height ratio instead of BMI?
Menopause shifts fat toward the abdomen even when weight stays stable. WHtR captures that shift while BMI does not.
How do I measure my waist correctly?
Measure at the midpoint between the bottom of your ribs and the top of your hip bones, at the end of a normal exhale.
Sources
- NICE guideline NG246 — Overweight and obesity management (2025) — www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng246
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NPI 1609792902 · Last reviewed: July 3, 2026