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Know your real
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Evidence-based body-composition tools that go beyond the bathroom scale — starting with the one number that beats BMI.

Calculate your WHtR
Keep your waist under half your height. That's a WHtR below 0.5 — five seconds with a tape measure.

WHtR.org is a free set of evidence-based health calculators. Start with the waist-to-height ratio — a simple measure that compares your waist to your height and predicts cardiovascular and metabolic risk more accurately than BMI. Enter two measurements for instant results, with no sign-up and nothing stored.

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WHtR Calculator

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Your WHtR
0.49
Healthy

Your waist is less than half your height — a strong health indicator.

WHtR is a screening indicator, not a diagnosis. Results may not be accurate for pregnant individuals, children under 5, or those with certain medical conditions. Always consult a healthcare professional.

0.340.50 target0.57+

Why WHtR, not BMI?

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WHtR measures
  • Where fat is actually stored
  • Works across all ethnicities
  • No scale needed — just a tape
  • Same rule for kids & adults
BMI misses
  • Ignores where fat sits
  • Flags muscular people as obese
  • A 200-year-old formula
  • Over-simplifies real risk

All health tools

11 calculators · free forever
WHtR Calculator
Waist-to-height ratio — a key indicator of cardiovascular and metabolic risk
BMI Calculator
Body Mass Index — the classic weight screening tool
TDEE / BMR
Total daily energy expenditure and basal metabolic rate
Waist-to-Hip Ratio
Apple vs pear shape — WHO cardiovascular risk indicator
Body Fat %
U.S. Navy method body fat percentage estimate
Body Roundness Index
BRI — an emerging metric for central adiposity and health risk
Ideal Body Weight
Evidence-based formulas for healthy weight ranges by height and sex
Lean Body Mass
Estimate your fat-free mass — muscle, bone, water, and organs
Macro Calculator
Protein, carbs, and fat split for your daily calories
Calorie Deficit
Safe calorie targets for gradual, sustainable weight loss
Water Intake
Daily hydration needs based on weight, activity, and climate

Learn the science

Evidence-based insights
Research 6 min read

WHtR vs BMI: Which Predicts Health Risk Better?

Growing research shows WHtR outperforms BMI for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.

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Guide 4 min read

How to Measure Your Waist Correctly

Accurate measurement is everything. Learn exactly where and how to measure for reliable results.

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Science 8 min read

Why Visceral Fat Is the Real Danger

Not all fat is equal. Abdominal visceral fat drives inflammation and disease.

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New Metric 5 min read

Body Roundness Index: Next Evolution?

BRI is gaining traction as another body composition metric. How does it compare?

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Nutrition 7 min read

Understanding TDEE: Your True Calorie Needs

Total Daily Energy Expenditure goes beyond BMR to account for your actual lifestyle.

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Children 5 min read

Screening Children's Health with WHtR

Research shows WHtR can identify at-risk children as early as age five.

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The simple rule

Keep your waist under
half your height.

A tape measure and five seconds — that's all you need to check one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular health.