Calculate waist-to-height ratio using waist circumference and height in the same units.
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A 34-inch waist and 70-inch height gives a ratio of about 0.486.
Calculate waist-to-height ratio using waist circumference and height in the same units. It is designed for quick estimates and everyday problem solving. When a calculation affects a contract, tax filing, medical decision or other high-stakes situation, verify the result with the appropriate professional or authoritative source.
A 34-inch waist and 70-inch height yield a waist-to-height ratio of about 0.486.
Both waist and height must be measured in the same units for a unitless ratio.
A single ratio does not diagnose disease or account for body composition and individual medical context.
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Calculate waist-to-height ratio using waist circumference and height in the same units.
Waist-to-height ratio = waist circumference ÷ height.
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