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Calcula tu ratio cintura-altura para evaluar el riesgo de obesidad abdominal.
Ratio Cintura-Altura
0.471
Categoría
Saludable
| Categoría | Rango WHtR | Tu WHtR |
|---|---|---|
| Bajo peso | < 0.40 | — |
| Saludable | 0.40 – 0.49 | 0.471 |
| Sobrepeso | 0.50 – 0.59 | — |
| Obesidad | ≥ 0.60 | — |
Real scenario: Sam, 35, is making a real health-related decision this month. They need to figure out their Waist-to-Height Ratio to set a baseline, track progress, or compare against a target. They plug in the values below to see the actual number, not just a rough mental estimate or something they read online.
Step 1 — The core measurement: The first value Sam enters is the main body metric: weight, height, age, activity level — whatever the calculator needs as its anchor input. Let's say they enter 170 pounds (77 kg) and a height of 5'9" (175 cm), age 35. This is a realistic figure for someone in Sam's position, based on typical values for adults with similar characteristics.
Step 2 — The supporting details: With the main number in, Sam adds the variables that fine-tune the result: gender, age, activity level, additional measurements. These shape the outcome without defining it. Sam enters male, moderately active (3-5 workouts per week), with a goal of losing 10 pounds in 12 weeks.
Step 3 — Reading the result: The calculator returns: [result]. Before trusting the number, Sam sanity-checks it. First: does this result fall in the range the calculator's reference chart suggests? Second: if Sam nudges the main input by 5-10% in either direction, does the result move in a way that makes intuitive sense? Both checks pass, so the number is good to act on.
Important note: This calculator provides a general estimate, not medical advice. Sam plans to discuss the result with their doctor at their next checkup, especially if the number is at the edge of a category or has shifted significantly from a previous measurement. For decisions about diet, exercise, or medication, professional guidance is essential.
What Sam does next: Sam records the result in a health tracking app and re-runs the calculation monthly, or whenever one of the inputs changes substantially. The goal isn't to obsess over a single number, but to track trends over time and notice when something moves in an unexpected direction.
Try it yourself: The numbers above are just an example. Plug in your own values, and the result will update instantly. Run it a few times with slightly different inputs to see how sensitive the result is to each variable — that's how you figure out which factor matters most for your specific situation.
Un WHtR inferior a 0.5 generalmente se considera saludable tanto para hombres como para mujeres. Valores superiores a 0.5 indican mayor riesgo de salud, y superiores a 0.6 indican riesgo significativamente elevado.
WHtR = circunferencia de cintura ÷ altura. Ambas mediciones usan la misma unidad (por ejemplo, centímetros). Por ejemplo, una cintura de 80 cm y altura de 170 cm da WHtR = 80 ÷ 170 ≈ 0.47.
Las investigaciones sugieren que el WHtR puede ser un mejor predictor de riesgo cardiovascular que el IMC porque tiene en cuenta directamente la grasa abdominal, que es el tipo más peligroso para la salud metabólica.
Mide tu cintura a la altura del ombligo, de pie con los pies juntos. Usa una cinta métrica flexible ajustada pero sin comprimir la piel, y mide después de exhalar normalmente.
Los umbrales de WHtR para niños difieren según la edad. Un valor de 0.5 se usa comúnmente como punto de corte, pero la evaluación pediátrica debe realizarla un profesional de la salud usando gráficos de crecimiento específicos por edad.
Disclaimer: Esta calculadora proporciona estimaciones solo con fines informativos. Los resultados reales pueden variar. Consulta a un profesional de salud cualificado para asesoramiento médico personalizado.