Enter your height and weight into the calculator to determine your height ÷ weight value (in the units shown). This calculator can also determine your height or weight if you enter the other value and the height ÷ weight value in the same units shown.
Medical disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not use it to set weight-loss targets. If you are under 18, pregnant, or concerned about disordered eating or unintended weight change, consult a clinician; for general screening guidance, review trusted public-health resources (e.g., CDC/NIH) on BMI and waist measurements. Last reviewed: 2026-01-01.
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Height to Weight (Height ÷ Weight) Formula
The following formula is used to calculate height ÷ weight. This value is unit-dependent (for example, in/lb will not match cm/kg).
Q = H/W
- Where Q is height ÷ weight (it has units such as in/lb or cm/kg)
- H is your height
- W is your weight
To calculate height ÷ weight, divide your height by your body weight using the units you intend to report (for example, inches per pound).
What should your height to weight ratio be?
There is no single clinically accepted “healthy” target for height ÷ weight, and it is not a standard screening metric used by major medical organizations. If you want an evidence-based way to screen weight status or cardiometabolic risk, consider tools such as BMI categories, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio, and discuss results with a clinician.
Height to Weight Ratio Example
How to calculate a height to weight ratio?
- First, determine your height.
Take an accurate measurement of your height in inches.
- Next, determine your weight.
Take an accurate measurement of your weight in pounds.
- Finally, calculate your ratio.
Calculate the height to weight ratio using the equation above.
FAQ
A height to weight ratio should be entirely dependent from person to person based on muscle mass and size. Body fat is a better indicator of health.
