ABSI (A Body Shape Index)

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Assess mortality risk based on waist circumference, height, and BMI.

Physical Measurements

Height (cm)

Weight (kg)

Waist Circumference (cm)

Body Shape Analysis

ABSI Score0.0762

Risk LevelAverageMortality Association

Body Mass Index24.5kg/m²

Note: ABSI interpretation is most accurate when compared to age and sex-specific distributions.

ABSI is a research tool and should not be used as the sole indicator of health. Consult a physician for a clinical assessment.

About this calculator

Overview

A Body Shape Index (ABSI) is a measure that adjusts waist circumference for height and weight. Unlike BMI, which only measures total mass relative to height, ABSI specifically targets abdominal fat, which is more closely linked to metabolic and cardiovascular risk.

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Pro Tips

Measure your waist at the midpoint between your lowest rib and the top of your hip bone.
Perform measurements while standing and after exhaling normally.
ABSI is most useful when tracked alongside other metrics like body fat percentage and blood pressure.

Fun Facts

"ABSI was developed to address the limitations of BMI in identifying abdominal obesity."
"A high ABSI indicates a larger waist circumference than expected for a given height and weight."
"Research shows ABSI is a better predictor of premature mortality than BMI or waist circumference alone."
"Body shape tends to change with age, often leading to higher ABSI as people get older."

Formula: ABSI = Waist / (BMI^(2/3) × Height^(1/2)), with units in meters.