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Waist Calculator


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About the Waist Calculator
Find out if your waistline is putting you at risk for diabetes, high cholesterol and other chronic conditions. Measure around your waist and then enter in inches. The Waist Calculator can tell you if you have a healthy waist size.
Sources:
  • National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. The practical guide: identification, evaluation and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults. Accessed April 11, 2008.
The calculator is for adults and is provided for your information only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, and may not represent your true individual medical situation. It does not take all possible factors into account in its assessment of your healthy weight or body type. This calculator does not apply to pregnant women. Do not use this information to make significant changes in your diet, exercise regimen, or other aspects of your lifestyle without consulting your personal physician or other qualified health care provider. Please contact your physician if you have any questions or concerns.
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