Health & fitness
Calculation method and formula
Waist circumference [cm] ÷ Height [cm]
Understand the inputs
- Waist circumference
- Unit: cm. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Height
- Unit: cm. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Assumptions and limitations
All circumference measurements must use the same unit. Errors in estimated body fat carry into derived values; these values are not a medical diagnosis.
The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.