This waist to height ratio reference table shows the waist-to-height ratio for a range of waist circumference values, assuming a height of 170 cm. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Waist to Height Ratio Calculator, so the numbers are exact.
| Waist circumference | Waist-to-height ratio | Waist as % of height |
|---|---|---|
| 20 cm | 0.118 | 11.8% |
| 40 cm | 0.235 | 23.5% |
| 60 cm | 0.353 | 35.3% |
| 80 cm | 0.471 | 47.1% |
| 120 cm | 0.706 | 70.6% |
| 160 cm | 0.941 | 94.1% |
| 240 cm | 1.412 | 141.2% |
| 400 cm | 2.353 | 235.3% |
| 560 cm | 3.294 | 329.4% |
| 800 cm | 4.706 | 470.6% |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your waist circumference and read across to the waist-to-height ratio. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Waist to Height Ratio Calculator for a precise answer.
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