Why is waist-to-height ratio useful?

WHtR is a better predictor of cardiometabolic risk than BMI because it captures central adiposity. The simple rule of keeping your waist less than half your height applies across all ages and ethnicities.

What is the healthy WHtR threshold?

A WHtR below 0.5 is the widely recommended target for minimizing cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk. Values 0.5-0.6 indicate increased risk; above 0.6 indicates substantially increased risk.

Is WHtR better than waist circumference alone?

Yes. Waist circumference thresholds differ by sex and ethnicity, whereas the 0.5 WHtR threshold applies universally, making it more practical for population-level screening.

Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR) Calculator

Calculate waist-to-height ratio: WHtR = waist circumference / height. Healthy target below 0.5. Strong predictor of cardiometabolic risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is waist-to-height ratio useful?

What is the healthy WHtR threshold?

Is WHtR better than waist circumference alone?