Waist to Height Ratio Formula

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Waist to Height ratio tells us whether the person is obese, slim, slender, or normal. Check FAQs
WHR=(CWaisth)100
WHR - Waist To Height Ratio?CWaist - Waist Circumference?h - Height?

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47.619Edit=(80Edit168Edit)100
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Waist to Height Ratio Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
WHR=(CWaisth)100
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
WHR=(80cm168cm)100
Next Step Convert Units
WHR=(0.8m1.68m)100
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
WHR=(0.81.68)100
Next Step Evaluate
WHR=47.6190476190476
LAST Step Rounding Answer
WHR=47.619

Waist to Height Ratio Formula Elements

Variables
Waist To Height Ratio
Waist to Height ratio tells us whether the person is obese, slim, slender, or normal.
Symbol: WHR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Waist Circumference
Waist circumference is a measurement taken around the abdomen at the level of the umbilicus (belly button).
Symbol: CWaist
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Height
Height is the distance between the lowest and highest points of a person standing upright.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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​Go Adjusted Body Weight for Male
ABW=IBW+0.4(Actual Wt.-IBW)

How to Evaluate Waist to Height Ratio?

Waist to Height Ratio evaluator uses Waist To Height Ratio = (Waist Circumference/Height)*100 to evaluate the Waist To Height Ratio, Waist to Height ratio tells us whether the person is obese, slim, slender, or normal. Waist To Height Ratio is denoted by WHR symbol.

How to evaluate Waist to Height Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Waist to Height Ratio, enter Waist Circumference (CWaist) & Height (h) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Waist to Height Ratio

What is the formula to find Waist to Height Ratio?
The formula of Waist to Height Ratio is expressed as Waist To Height Ratio = (Waist Circumference/Height)*100. Here is an example- 47.61905 = (0.8/1.68)*100.
How to calculate Waist to Height Ratio?
With Waist Circumference (CWaist) & Height (h) we can find Waist to Height Ratio using the formula - Waist To Height Ratio = (Waist Circumference/Height)*100.
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