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Healthy Waist Size for 160 cm Height (Waist-to-Height Ratio)
For an adult 160 cm tall, NICE suggests keeping your waist under 80 cm (31.5 in): half your height. See the increased and high risk sizes too.
Waist-to-height ratio
A quick check of fat around the middle. NICE says: keep your waist to less than half your height.
Your waist-to-height ratio
How to measure your waist
- Find the bottom of your ribs and the top of your hips.
- Wrap a tape measure around your middle, halfway between them.
- Breathe out naturally and measure. Don't pull the tape tight.
✅ Rules last checked:
📚 Official sources: NICE NG246: Overweight and obesity management (waist-to-height ratio)
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Waist sizes at 160 cm
NICE's simple message: keep your waist to less than half your height. At 160 cm, that's under 80 cm (31.5 in). Measure halfway between your lowest rib and the top of your hip, breathing out normally.
| Ratio | Waist | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4–0.49 | 64–80 cm (25.2 in–31.3 in) | Healthy |
| 0.5–0.59 | 80–96 cm | Increased risk |
| 0.6 or more | 96 cm or more | High risk |
For adults with a BMI under 35. Not for pregnancy. A screening check, not a diagnosis.
Questions people ask
Why waist and not just BMI?+
Fat around the middle is more closely linked to type 2 diabetes and heart disease. NICE suggests using waist-to-height ratio alongside BMI.
Does it work for everyone?+
It's for adults with a BMI under 35, including people with a lot of muscle. It's not for pregnancy.