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Waist Circumference Risk Calculator

Cardiometabolic risk based on waist size.

Assess cardiometabolic risk from waist circumference using IDF/NIH thresholds, which differ by sex.

Priya Venkatesan By Priya Venkatesan
Reviewed by Dr. Helena Ortiz
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

Inputs

cm

Results

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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Men: ≥94 cm increased, ≥102 cm substantially increased. Women: ≥80 cm increased, ≥88 cm substantially increased.

In depth

Assess cardiometabolic risk from waist circumference using IDF/NIH thresholds, which differ by sex.