Guide
Waist-to-Height Ratio Explained
A simple metric for risk and progressplus a measurement guide that avoids errors.
Waist-to-height is a simple metric with real usefulness
Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) compares your waist measurement to your height. It’s easy to track and tends to be more informative than weight alone.
Use the Waist-to-Height Ratio Calculator and measure once per week.
How to measure waist correctly
- Same time of day (morning is easiest).
- Relaxed exhale (don’t suck in).
- Same spot each time (pick a landmark and keep it).
Why it helps
- Less noisy than daily weight changes
- Tracks fat loss progress even during recomposition